Bishop Portier addresses Brothers who have volunteered as missionaries in the United States, reminding them that their purpose is the religious and moral instruction of youth. He quotes Isaiah 52:7 and reminds them that their banner is the Heart of Jesus. The Brothers first established themselves in New Orleans and St-Pierre-Miquelon before spreading throughout the Southern US, New York, New England, and Canada.

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BISHOP PORTIER

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Who are the privileged
missionaries…?
Who is willing to
sacrifice …?
Who will volunteer
to give up
country…?

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“How beautiful
upon the mountains
are the feet
of those who bring
good tidings and
proclaim peace.”
Isaiah 52:7
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who bring good tidings and proclaim peace.”

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“Your banner is the
adorable Heart of Jesus.”

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St-Pierre-Miquelon

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St-Pierre-Miquelon

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“The work of the brothers in
America is the closest to my
heart. But to respond well to
my hopes, it must not deviate
from its true purpose.
Now, my very dear brothers,
allow me to remind you of it
here: that purpose is the
religious and moral instruction
of youth.

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“All your desires and efforts
must tend toward that goal;
never forget this.
You have left your country,
family, friends, and your
brothers in Christ to proclaim
on distant shores the name of
the Divine Savior.
You must always be worthy
of your holy mission.”

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Once they established a presence in the United States, the
congregation began its transformation into a worldwide
institute, spreading throughout the Southern United States,
the New York and New England areas, and into Canada.

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