Novena
February 9–16, 2026
Let us pray for the healing of Jean-Claude, who has been battling prostate cancer for three years…
Prayer for the beatification of Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon
Lord Jesus Christ, you called Emmanuel d’Alzon to be with you, among men, in the service of the Father and his Kingdom.
This service and his love for You, the Virgin Mary and the Church, you led him to share with brothers and sisters at the Assumption.
Today, in hope and prayer, we await the Church’s recognition of Father d’Alzon’s holiness.
That’s why, through his intercession, we beseech You, with the poor and the disciples of the Gospel (to grant us the grace we ask for…) Have mercy! Share with us your passion for the Father and for mankind. Make us, through your Spirit, workers of your Kingdom.
You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
Our deceased brothers
“Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who have fallen asleep in death; you should not be sad like others who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again; likewise, we believe that those who have fallen asleep, God will bring them with his Son because of Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
† Fr. Tomás GONZÁLEZ, of the community of the Gentle Name of Mary in Madrid (Province of Europe), died on December 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. His funeral was celebrated on December 13 in his native village of Villantodrigo (Palencia, Spain). He was 86.
† Fr. Lambert MAURISSEN, of the Leuven community (Province of Europe), died on November 28, 2025, in Bierbeek, Belgium. His funeral was celebrated on December 4 in the Church of Sint-Geertrui de Leuven. He was 96.
† Fr. Gerard MESSIER, of the North American Province, died on October 25 in Worcester (USA). His funeral was celebrated on October 30 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Assumption University. He was 93.
† Fr. Michel ZABÉ, of the Albertville community (Province of Europe), died on October 16, 2025, in Albertville, France. His funeral was celebrated on October 22 in the chapel of Notre-Dame des Vignes, followed by burial in the cemetery at Chiriac. He was 95.
† Br. Francisco Maria CARRASCO DIEZ, of the community of Our Lady of Lourdes in Santiago, Chile (Andean Province), died on August 13, 2025, in Rio. His funeral was celebrated on August 14, in the Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica, followed by burial in the crypt of the Basilica. He was 88.
† Fr. Joseph MERMOS, of the Albertville community (Province of Europe), died on August 1, 2025, in Albertville. His funeral was celebrated on August 6, in the chapel of Notre-Dame des Vignes, followed by burial in the cemetery in Chiriac. He was 92.
† Fr. Petar LJUBAS, of the Albertville community (Province of Europe), died on July 21, 2025, in Albertville. His funeral was celebrated on July 28, in the chapel of Notre-Dame des Vignes, followed by burial in the cemetery in Chiriac. He was 78.
† Fr. François LE MAREC, of the Rio de Janeiro community (Province of Brazil), died on June 22, 2025, in Rio. His funeral was celebrated on June 23 in the Church of St. Sebastian of Mata in Eugenopolis. He was buried in the local cemetery. He was 93.
† Fr. Vincent THOMAS, of the Layrac community (European Province), died on May 19, 2025, in Layrac. His funeral was celebrated on May 23 in the chapel of Prieuré. It was followed by a burial in the Layrac cemetery. He was 91.
† Fr. Maurice MÉTRAL, of the Albertville community (European Province), died on May 11, 2025, in Albertville. His funeral was celebrated on May 15 in the chapel of Notre-Dame des Vignes, followed by a burial in the cemetery at Chiriac. He was 94.
† Fr. Jan ZUIKER, of the European Province, died on May 7, 2025, in Nimègue (Netherlands). His funeral was celebrated on May 15 in the chapel of Wereldhuis in Boxtel. He was interred in the cemetery at the Stapelen Park. He was 93.