The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-04-20
The Brothers Of Charity.


The Congregation of the Brothers Of
Charity, whose Rules and Constitu-
ton were definitely approved and con-
firmed by His Holiness. Pope Leo
MIL, by Decree of July 4th, 1899,
was founded in Belgium early in the
present century by the Very Rev. p. ].
Trlest, titular canon of Saint Bavon of
Client.
The special aim of this Congrega-
ton is the qualification of it's members
in the Religious state by the exercise
of works of Charity. These works, in
the spirit of the holy Founder, EN-
brace every phase of moral and ply
steal suffering and want. They con-
sist in special manner in tending the
sick, the care of the aged and insane,
and in instructing and caring for Or
phan children and young people of ev-
cry condition.
In Belgium, the Mother Province,
the Order has thirty-six communities.
where the Brothers of Charity, to the
number of almost Il thousand, care for
about 1900 insane persons hundreds of
old and invalid men. and Il large num-
her of blind adults. In this same
Province they instruct and care for
more than 1000 poor children. or
phanS idiots, denf-muteS, and blind.
Here also is found the government
affiliated Normal School. whose grad
yates teach in the numerous boarding
and model schools belonging to the
Congregation. America, England, Ire
land, and Holland, have each IL colony
of workers, and have in turn become
large and tlourshing provinces.
Here in America, the Congregation
has found IL wide and varied field of
action. The Brothers of Charity di-
rect among other establishments. the
Montreal Reformatory School and
Protectory in Montreal; the st. Bene-
dict Insane Asylum and st. Philip
Neri Retreat. ut Long Point. near
Montreal; the Mount st. Bernard Com
mercial and Scientific College Mt Sorel,
Quebec. and the House of the Angel
Guardian. Boston.
Brother Hilduartl Provincial SuDe-
rior of the Brothers of Charity in this
country. has had, within the past few
years. many urgent applications from
Bishops in the United States and Can
ada, asking him to found religious in
situations in their dioceses, such as
orphanages and Industrial schools.
Owing to the lack of Brothers. and
tine many calls made upon the Order
for their various institutions, the Pro-
vincial Superior has been obliged,
greatly to his regret. to decline accept
ing new foundations. The Brothers
earnestly appeal to young men who
feel that they have Il vocation, to join
their ranks under the sublime banner
of charity.
Candidates for admission to the Or
der must be Of legitimate birth and be-
long to an honest and respectable
family. They must be Of good and
sound intellect and have social dis
position. AS the Congregation has
need not only of subjects for teach
ing, but also for the care Of the sick
and helpless, and for general work,
the educational requirements for adj
mission does not extend beyond a
practical knowledge of reading and
writing. The ordinary age for adj
mission is from sixteen to twenty,
eight years. but boys of fourteen or
older, who feel called to the religious
life. and who prove they have voca,
ton, are received ut our Junior No.
vitiate attached to Mount st. Bernard
College, Sorel. Canada, where they
receive special training.
Candidates for the Novitiate must
apply in person to the Provincial Su.
perior of the American Province. They
may, however. write to him previous.
~, or apply to the Superior of the
nearest House. in order to obtain the
information they require. They are
obliged to present a certificate of good
morals and CONDUCT from their pastor
an extract of the act of their Baptism
and Confirmation. and If minors the
written consent of their parents OF
guardians. Full particulars will he
gladly furnished on application to the
Provincial Superior. Brothers of Char
ity. 1880 De Montigny ST.. Montreal
Canada.