On October 2, 2019, a member of the Heralds wrote a letter to renowned Vaticanist Marco Tosatti to share with him some reflections on the canonical procedures of which the Heralds of the Gospel were being objected to. Without entering into the merits of the assessments it contains, we believe it appropriate that this letter, having already been reproduced in several means, was published here to help contextualize our readers. by M. Jiménez (*) Dear Dr. Tosatti, I am a celibate layman, 67 years old, graduated in Canon Law. As … Leia mais
The letter from an herald lawyer about the Commissariat
On October 2, 2019, a member of the Heralds had written a first letter to the renowned Vaticanist Marco Tosatti to share with him some reflections about the canonical procedures of which the Heralds of the Gospel were being objected to. Ten days later, on October 12, another member of the Heralds decided to do the same, this time to refute slander propagated by a journalist. Again, without entering the merits of the assessments it contains, we believe it appropriate that this letter, having already been reproduced in several means, … Leia mais
What's mr. Andrea Tornielli attacking the Heralds of the Gospel? Create a schism in the Church?
On June 14, 2017, Andrea Tornielli published on the Blog Vatican Insider, la Stampa, an article against the Heralds of the Gospel. Two days later, on June 16, the Heralds responded with a manifesto that turned around the world, being published by various media outlets. In the intention of offering, in one place, the important documents that have gone public since the Heralds became the target of attacks in the media, we believe it is appropriate to record here the arguments offered at the time. by Heralds of the Gospel … Leia mais
Why is the Commission Decree invalid?
by Dr. José Manuel Jiménez Aleixandre (*) The visit that D. Raymundo Damasceno Assis and D. José Aparecido Gonçalves de Almeida held to the General House of the Heralds Association of the Gospel, in order to present the Decree of presumed commissariat, on October 18, took place in a climate of profound transparency and sincerity, as foundations of ecclesial communion. On that occasion, the President General of the Heralds of the Gospel, Mr. Felipe Lecaros Concha, with the members of his Council, and some advisors, including a canonist, showed the … Leia mais
Why isn't the Herald Association commissaritable?
by Dr. José Manuel Jiménez Aleixandre (*) This article refers to the legislation of the Church, in particular, to the Code of Canon Law, promulgated in 1983 by John Paul II. The connotation of the term "commissioner" The term "commissioner" in the current language in Brazil usually refers to a police authority, but also has other uses, such as in the expression "flight attendant", that is, who provides service to passengers during a flight. In history, the term has unpleasant resonances, whether in the "commissioners" of the "Committee of Salut … Leia mais
Fantastic interview the Heralds – 8 out of 8: Do the Heralds use weapons?
Walace Lara, a reporter for TV Globo, in an interview recorded on October 19, 2019, asked if the Heralds have guns, and the reason – he claims – of "students" (sic) taking shooting courses. The Ep. Alex immediately answered that this lie, expressing his indignation against certain slanderthat are being raised, as scandalous as gratuitous, even stating that the institution has gun sheds, which is absurd and completely Unfounded. Just visit any house of the Heralds to prove that this accusation is false; so, if someone claims it, but does … Leia mais
Fantastic interview the Heralds – 7 out of 8: What kind of training do the Heralds give young people?
Wallace Lara, a reporter for TV Globo, in an interview recorded on October 19, 2019, said that the Public Prosecutor's Office would have found that teaching, in the schools of heralds, is at odds with the guidelines of the MEC, because it is predominantly Religious. The Ep. Alex Brito replied that the colleges meet the determinations of the MEC, because they are only of Catholic inspiration. Parents, when they put their children in the educational institution, are aware of the Catholic formation that will be taught, and their children may … Leia mais
Fantastic interview the Heralds – 6 out of 8: Do the Heralds make exorcisms?
Walace Lara, a reporter for TV Globo, in an interview recorded on October 19, 2019, asked about the practices of exorcism that, according to circulation, would be carried out by the Heralds of the Gospel. The Ep. Alex Brito explained that the Catholic Church distinguishes between two types of exorcism: the "public", which can only be exercised by the Diocesan Bishop or someone with leave given by him, and the "private", also called "blessing of healing and liberation", that any priest can Do. Summary About the videos aired – unscrupulously … Leia mais
Fantastic interview the Heralds – 5 out of 8: In the Heralds, there are abuses?
Walace Lara, a reporter for TV Globo, in an interview recorded on October 19, 2019, asked about alleged reports of ongoing harassment of investigation, including reports of kisses and rapes, directed at the person of the founder, Monsignor João Clá. Pe. Alex has made records the need for the press to meticulously analyze the data he receives before publishing something, so that slander is avoided and, finally, court decisions, as in the case of "Base School". Summary The Ep. Alex Brito replied that it was necessary to distinguish, because kissing … Leia mais
Fantastic interview the Heralds – 4 out of 8: Are the Heralds racist?
Walace Lara, a reporter for TV Globo, in an interview recorded on October 19, 2019, asked for explanations about an alleged report that the bookwork of the house was up to the "black interns" – including teenagers – who they have separated lunch and do not participate in the activities such as the others. Mother Mariana Morazzani replied that in the various houses of the Heralds of the Gospel the conviviality is natural, harmonious and devoid of any ethnic prejudice among members of various origins, based, this is, on fraternal … Leia mais
Fantastic interview with the Heralds – 3 out of 8: Psychological abuses in the Heralds?
Walace Lara, a reporter for TV Globo, in an interview recorded on October 19, 2019, asked about the existence, in the Heralds of the Gospel, of the "chapters", where – according to reports from former members – there would be humiliation and psychological abuse, with people being – including teenagers – prosterned to the ground. The Ep. Alex Barbosa de Brito clarified that the "chapters of absences" are only a practice of fraternal correction, exclusively in relation to people of age, often requested by the person himself, and always performed … Leia mais
Fantastic interview with the Heralds – 2 out of 8: Do the Heralds hate the family?
Walace Lara, a reporter for TV Globo, in an interview recorded on October 19, 2019, said that former heralds would have informed him that the Heralds of the Gospel encourage hatred of families and that some families would have confirmed that their children move away from homes and have a major change in behavior. The Ep. Alex Barbosa de Brito responded by showing the unfounded of these accusations, evidenced by the hundreds and thousands of testimonies of members, former members and families who claim otherwise. Summary The Ep. Alex Barbosa … Leia mais
Fantastic interview with the Heralds – 1 out of 8: Historical synthesis of the Heralds of the Gospel
On October 19, 2019, TV Globo went to casa Mãe dos Heralds do Evangelho in São Paulo (SP), to interview representatives of three institutions that are being the subject of defamation by some disaffections. There, reporter Walace Lara met revmo. Pe. Alex Barbosa de Brito, representing the Clerical Society of Apostolic Life Virgo Flos Carmeli; Mother Mariana Morazzani Arráiz, EP, Superior of the Regina Virginum Female Apostolic Life Society; and Dr. Humberto Luiz Goedert, lawyer, press spokesman for the Private Association of Heralds of the Gospel. Before asking his questions, … Leia mais
Fantastic interview the Heralds, but does not publish
In the framework of the communication of the Vatican-issued Commissariat Decree, there seems to have been an outbreak of interest regarding our Association from many press agencies, perhaps especially attracted by a wave of defamatory news that unscrupulous journalism agencies have spread. This gave us the opportunity to demystify, in the program Fantastic (recorded on October 19, 2019, and launched the next day), the main ghostdorias who have sought to foam very much in low water. However, the interview of almost an hour practically nothing ended up going out on … Leia mais
Reporting by Gaudium Press: Heralds of the Gospel declare "invalid commissariat"
Writing (Saturday, 19-10-2019, Gaudium Press) Soon after the spread of the news about the commissariat of the Heralds of the Gospel published by the Holy See, the Association was inserted into the headlines of some of the most famous news agencies in the world. While some bodies sought to focus on the situation with professionalism, others preferred to provide themselves – before proving the reality of the facts – to the delivery of partial, or even distorted, versions of the facts in a way that, consciously or unconsciously, denigrate the … Leia mais
Press Release of the Private Association of Heralds of the Gospel Faithful on the Commissariat
by Humberto Goedert The President of the Private Association of Faithful of Pontifical Law heralds of the Gospel, Felipe Eugenio Lecaros Concha, along with his General Council, welcomed last Thursday, October 17, with respect and ecclesial spirit, the visit of His Eminence D. Raymundo Damasceno Assisand and His Excellency D. José Aparecido Gonçalves de Almeida, bearers of a Decree issued by the Congregation of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life in order to officially notify the beginning of the commissioner of this Heralds Association of the Gospel. … Leia mais
Decree of Commission of the Heralds of the Gospel
The Heralds of the Gospel were notified, in a meeting with Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assisi, of a Decree emanating from the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The provisions of this Decree are being controversial, and so we believe it is appropriate to present to the public the full text of the official text.