The Passionists are a Catholic Religious Order, as well as a worldwide family who dedicate themselves to Passionist principles.
Our statement on abuse and safeguarding
As Catholics committed to the causes of social justice, we are painfully aware of the abuse crisis in the Church, and will always stand on the side of victims and survivors.
What does Passionist life look like in England and Wales? Explore articles and videos to give you a picture.
Passionist life in England and Wales isn’t limited to those who take vows. We partner with others who are giving their lives for justice, peace, creation and human rights.
Podcast
Common Era
What does spirituality look like in this age of change? On our Common Era podcast, we host conversations about faith, social justice, and environment – seeking out like-minds across different traditions, denominations and practices.
Publishing
LAB / ORA Press
LAB / ORA PRESS is an independent publisher of books, zines & podcasts on ecology, social justice + contemplation, run by the Passionists.
Explore Passionist Life
Stories, videos, meditations and more from Passionist communities across England & Wales. Find more here.
A society which forces people to wait (from ‘Passion for the Inner City’)
An extract from Austin Smith's 'Passion for the Inner City': the psychological violence of 'waiting' which the powerless in our societies experience.
Austin Smith’s reflections on inner-city monasticism — republished
Now freshly re-edited and reformatted, 'Passion for the Inner City' is the first publication to be released by the Passionists' brand new book imprint, Lab/ora Press
Passionists featured on BBC Radio: Keeping Faith at Easter
Catch the Passionist contributions to this BBC Radio programme from Fr Martin Newell and Fr Nicholas Postlethwaite.
Common Era: The Justice at the Heart of God (S2 Episode 06)
In the final episode of this season, we return to an ongoing theme: what does a just society really look like, and how can we get there?
Passio Magazine
For anyone on a journey of faith and social justice
Our bi-annual magazine, Passio, collects news, interviews and reflections on the Passionist life: from our own inner-city monastics, to friends on the frontlines of ecological justice.