"We hear them speaking in our own languages" — Acts 2:11
A Catholic male religious congregation devoted to the preservation, development, and sanctification of indigenous languages. We believe that every tongue is a vessel of grace, and no language is too small to bear the weight of divine glory.
The particular mission entrusted to Servi Pentecostes by the Holy Spirit
Translating Holy Scripture, liturgical texts, and devotional works into indigenous languages with the highest standards of doctrinal fidelity and linguistic accuracy.
Creating comprehensive grammars, dictionaries, and digital archives for endangered indigenous languages, preserving the wisdom of generations.
Operating schools and programs that honor indigenous mother tongues while preparing youth for the future through quality Catholic education.
Defending the linguistic rights of indigenous peoples before civil authorities and promoting the use of indigenous languages in public life.
Encouraging theological reflection and spiritual writing in indigenous languages, enriching the universal Church with unique cultural insights.
Long-term residence in indigenous communities, celebrating the sacraments in the vernacular, and walking alongside the People of God.
The canonical and normative texts governing our life and mission
The fundamental law of the Congregation, establishing our identity as a clerical religious institute of pontifical right, our spirituality, governance, and apostolate.
The complete program of human, spiritual, intellectual, pastoral, linguistic, and intercultural formation for members from postulancy through ongoing formation.
Standard methodologies for language documentation, grammatical analysis, lexicography, translation, orthography development, and digital archiving.
The daily order governing prayer, work, study, meals, recreation, silence, and fraternity in all houses of the Congregation.
We seek men who are called to consecrate their lives through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and to become "tongues" of the Holy Spirit for indigenous communities. If you feel drawn to this mission, we invite you to discern with us.
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