The Society of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic religious congregation founded in France by Father Giacomo Alberione in 1914, and approved by the Holy See in 1949. Members of the Society of Saint Paul are known as Paulines, a name that is also applied to the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit, an older order. The purpose of the Society is to communicate the message of Christ using every means that technology permits. Active in thirty countries around the world, the Paulines are involved in print publishing, television, radio, and the Internet. They operate book stores, research centers and centers of study, and work in the fields of journalism, cinematography, audiovisual, animation and telematics. Originally, Father Alberione adopted the printed press as a means of communication. As they became available, the Society added cinema, radio, television, and LPs. Currently, they are involved in all fields of communication, with the view that communication is not merely an aid to evangelization, but an original way of preaching, one that can reach the mass of people far away from the parishes. Among the countries in which the Society works are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Ecuador, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Venezuela, the Republic of the Congo, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Besides the Society of Saint Paul, Father Alberione founded four other congregations: the Daughters of Saint Paul, Disciples of the Divine Master, Sisters of Jesus Good Shepherd, and Sisters of Mary Queen of Apostles; as well as four associated institutes: Priest Jesus, Saint Gabriel Archangel, Mary Most Holy Anunciation, and Holy Family; and the Association of Pauline Cooperators, which together comprise the Pauline Family. Of course, the Anglican order by the same name will be listed within the Anglican category.
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The Society of Saint Paul is a religious congregation founded at Alba, Italy in 1914. Known as Paulines, its members are religious priests and lay consecrated, and are present on five continents. An overview of the Society and the larger Pauline Family is put forth, along with a history of the congregation, an introduction to its founders, and the mission of the Society. The site’s content is available in several languages.
http://www.stpauls.it/istit/ing/
Society of Saint Paul, India-Nigeria-UK-Ireland
The Society of St. Paul, its founders, spirituality, mission, Pauline models, and the Pauline Family are discussed, and its work in India and Nigeria are featured, including its locations, and its services, which include publishing and digital media, are included. Its formation policies and procedures, its approach to formation, and the different stages of formation are posted.
http://www.stpauls.in/
Society of Saint Paul, Philippine-Macau
Founded at Alba, Italy in 1914, the Society of St. Paul’s mission is to evangelize using all of the modern tools of communications. Its work in the Philippines is highlighted, and a profile of the congregation and its founders is included, along with information about becoming a member of the congregation, its locations and formation houses in the Philippines and Macau, news of its work, and announcements.
http://www.ssp.ph/
St. Paul’s Institute of Communication Education
Situated in Mumbai, India, SPICE is headquartered in Bandra, in the heart of Mumbai, with another campus in Bangalore. Offering under-graduate, post-graduate, and master’s programs, as well as short-term learning, its programs and degrees are highlighted, its faculty is introduced, and a staff directory is included. Its admissions policies, and information about the Society of Saint Paul, which sponsors the school, are posted.
http://www.stpaulsice.com/
Operated by priests and brothers of the Society of Saint Paul in Australia, St. Pauls is part of the larger group of publishing houses operating in twenty-seven countries, publishing religious books that are focused on biblical, devotional, liturgical, pastoral, and spiritual aspects of the Christian life, as well as official Catholic Church documents and liturgical bulletins. Purchases may be made online.
http://www.stpauls.com.au/
The Society of St. Paul makes use of magazines, books, cinema, radio, television, compact discs, DVDs, the Internet, and other technological means of communication to preach the Gospel of Christ. St. Pauls is part of a group of publishing houses operated by the Society. Its English-language catalog offers books, magazines, and other products for sale online. Information about vocations with the Society is included.
http://www.stpaulsusa.com/
Officially recognized by the University of Cincinnati in 2013, and with the full support of the Archbishop of Cincinnati, the Catholic student community follows the Rule of the Society of Saint Paul. Its organizational structure, spirituality, and a calendar of events are posted to the site. Involvement with the Society as an apostolate, in its evangelization activities, or through financial contributions, are discussed.
http://www.ucssp.com/
