Passionists
Passionists in England & Wales are part of a worldwide movement within the Catholic church, dedicating themselves to radical solidarity with the suffering of the world.
Passionist Stories
The latest stories and videos from Passionist communities across England & Wales. Find more here.
Common Era: The Silk Road of Spiritualities (Episode 3)
Episode 3 of our podcast series. Between different faith groups, there now seems to be deep desires to learn from each others' wisdom, without worrying about membership. What's caused this, and where's it headed?
Common Era: Old Decline and New Growth (Episode 2)
Episode 2 of our podcast series. Is there a bigger story to be found behind the sense of decline felt by some faith traditions? What positive visions of the future could we find in place of those anxieties?
Common Era: Everything is Changing (Episode 1)
Episode 1 of our new podcast series. What does this current time of change mean for spiritual communities? How are the traditions that we call 'home' changing?
Holding onto hope on the relay towards COP26
Activist Molly Clark shares her experiences on Day 1 of Young Christian Climate Network's 1,000-mile relay walk.
Latest Reflections
Read thinkpieces, reflections and commentary from the wider Passionists community. See more
We can all help empower and affirm those on a dementia journey
This Dementia Action Week, please do what you can to reach out to those in your community who may be affected by a dementia-type illness.
We need to see, and understand, a God who suffers with us
In the face of life's evil and suffering, it is only possible to believe in a loving God, if that God is ‘on the scaffold’ too, alongside us.
Will we give up our certainty and comfort to meet God among the suffering?
Humanity is waiting for those who will find their lives - and find God - by leaving institutions behind and joining the powerless.
Being and suffering with others helps us to understand the love of God
Standing at the foot of the cross may seem fruitless, but it is important, and significant. To speak this way is to speak of a deep unity, a deep communion, with others.
Passionists Explained
Find out more about the Passionists, a worldwide Catholic movement dedicated to radical solidarity with the suffering of the world. Read more.
Passionist Contemplation and Action
Passionists in England and Wales see the crucified God in the crucified people of this age, and the crucified Earth. Read more about what this means.
At the heart of Passionist spirituality is contemplation of the Passion the suffering and the Cross - of Jesus Christ. Our spirituality is simple but very, very deep.
Projects and Partnerships
Our ongoing projects and partnerships are a means of putting faith into action. Find out more about them here.
Austin Smith House is a Passionist community of prayer, hospitality and resistance. We host up to 6 destitute refugees / asylum seekers, providing a safe welcoming home and community, food and some advocacy.
Maria Skobstova House is a house for volunteers who worked amongst the refugees in the jungle of Calais.
A community of ordinary Christians from all backgrounds and traditions, promoting prayer, hope and action.
Supporting communities harmed by London-based mining companies.