In homily given on May 14, 2006, at a headquarters of the entity in São Paulo (SP), the founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, Monsignor João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP, establishes a parallel between the way of acting God with men, and the way a mother acts with the us children. Watch this excerpt: Following are the very words of Monsignor John Claudia: "We had no idea of God's maternality if we didn't know what a mother is. And, you see: mother, mother, God raised his mother because He … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 2 out of 11: house of cards
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. Ii. Chapters of the report First of all, it is absolutely false to state that this "private association of 'priests' (in reality: of faithful) … Leia mais
Prof. Ives Gandra interviews the Heralds of the Gospel
In his last program, Anatomy of Power, broadcast on Sunday, November 17, 2019, by rede Vida, Prof. Ives Gandra Martins brought into the air a friendly conversation with Fr. Alex Barbosa de Brito, spiritual director of the Heralds of the Gospel association. In a very pleasant environment, the representative of the Heralds of the Gospel answered the most diverse questions asked by the Professor. Gandra, since how the Association has managed to expand to so many locations in the world, its connection with Dr. Plinio and TFP, and even how … Leia mais
Fantastic runs over the Heralds: testimony from Br. Teresinha
On October 26, 2019, Mr. Walace Lara, a reporter for Rede Globo, went to a headquarters of the Heralds of the Gospel in Caieiras to interview the religious institution in the context of a program to be presented by him in Fantástico. However, once on the scene, the reporter refused to listen to members of the Heralds who were there, eager to restore the truth that had been distorted by the broadcaster in previous program. Outraged by the attitude of the report, the families who were present expelled the reporter … Leia mais
Response to Metropolises – 1 out of 11: introduction
The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, 2019 by the news portal Metropolises. See the overall response plan here. I. Introduction The News Portal "Metropolises" published on 8/23/2019 extensive reporting with the title: "The secrets of the Heralds: what hide the walls of … Leia mais
Fantastic tramples the Heralds: presentation of Pe. Alex
On October 26, 2019, Mr. Walace Lara, a reporter for Rede Globo, went to a headquarters of the Heralds of the Gospel in Caieiras to interview the religious institution in the context of a program to be presented by him in Fantástico. However, once on the scene, the reporter refused to listen to members of the Heralds who were there, eager to restore the truth that had been distorted by the broadcaster in previous program. Outraged by the attitude of the report, the families who were present expelled the reporter … Leia mais
Response to accusations from Brazilian news agency
by João Paulo Bueno In a statement entitled "Religious Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", catholic association claims to have been the target of religious discrimination and qualifies the claims as partial, offensive and slanderous. The Press Department of the Heralds of the Gospel published on August 28, 2019, an extensive report entitled "Persecution of the Catholic Church in Brazil?", in which the fallacious statements contained in a report entitled "The secrets of Heralds: what hide the walls of castles inhabited by ultraconservative Catholic group", published on August 23, … Leia mais
Don Dimas Lara Barbosa praises the participation of the Heralds in Campo Grande
We reproduce below a news from the digital portal Campo Grande News, which brings a compliment from Don Dimas Lara Barbosa, Archbishop of Campo Grande, to the actions of the Heralds of the Gospel in the Church. The institution has been working on apostolate and pastoral activities for years in this archdiocese, always in tune with diocesan instructions and local clergy. Source: https://www.campograndenews.com.br/cidades/capital/-sem-queixas-afirma-dom-dimas-sobre-arautos-do-evangelho "No complaints," Says Don Dimas on Heralds of the Gospel Members of the religious association participate in church activities frequently, says Archbishop Sought on Monday (28) to … Leia mais
The sequence that the Commissariat did not follow…
by Dr. José Manuel Jiménez Aleixandre (*) There was an "Apostolic Visit"… that nothing found As has already been widely disseminated, the "Heralds of the Gospel" were the subject of an "Apostolic Visit", promulgated by a Decree of D. Braz de Aviz, dated June 2017. This Decree had been predetermined three years earlier in 2014, as can be seen by its own Protocol number. According to repeatedly declared the "visitors", they found nothing to dispay life, behavior, government, administration, vocational pastoral care, training, especially of the younger… Not anything that … Leia mais
From Fantastic's DNA, aggression and forgery never exclude
O Revmo. Pe. Olaf brought us a valuable statement, which we are pleased to reproduce below. This priest is a great friend of the Heralds, longtime; a friend of the hard hours of all time and the Heralds are especially grateful to him for their tireless unveiling, as i do not mediate efforts to meet the needs of each. In your statement, Fr. Olaf – while expressing his solidarity with the Heralds of the Gospel – recalls facts that lived first-person, which mean, to him, that "aggression and forgery" are … Leia mais
In defense of the Heralds of the Gospel
Prof. Sampel was kind enough to send us the following article, published on his initiative on the website of the Brazilian Society of Canonists (SBC) and in Missões Magazine, where he writes weekly. Indeed, he said he was "following stupefied" to the media lynching of which the Heralds of the Gospel have been a systematic object. We are very happy to reproduce here the article of prof. Sampel, while we thank him for his support and friendship. by Prof. Edson Luiz Sampel (*) The Heralds of the Gospel, a Catholic … Leia mais
Report on the Heralds of the Gospel in Campos
On November 3, 2019, the online newspaper Terceira Via — a news portal in Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ — published a five-page article, citing recent reports of violence, sexual abuse, racism and mistreatment allegedly committed by the Association Heralds of the Gospel. The news interviewed the mother of a young camper who attended the Association for a few years, and conveyed the opinion of two ecclesiasticals: Don Roberto Francisco, bishop of the diocese of Campos, and Don Fernando Rifan, bishop of the Apostolic Administration St. John Mary Vianney. Under the … Leia mais
Physical aggression or attack on the Church?
by Ney Meireles Physical aggression and abuse of the rights of children and adolescents are the latest accusations against the Heralds of the Gospel. In a program of October 27, "Fantástico", rede Globo, veiculou videos in which the founder of the institution, Mons. John Scognamiglio Clá Dias, taught the Sacrament of Confirmation to some young people. At one point, according to liturgical praxis, the celebrant slapped the face of the confirmation. Nothing new or abnormal… But in the view of the accusers, it constitutes "aggression", "violence", "abuse". For Globo, administering … Leia mais
An herald breaks the silence
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.