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An afternoon of encounter with insights into MIVA's worldwide missionary work.

Moving Hope Forward Together

The Salvatorians, together with MIVA and St Michael's Parish, warmly invite you to an afternoon of encounter on 18 July 2026 as part of this year's MIVA St Christopher Campaign.

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It was with great joy that the Salvatorians and the parish community in Timișoara celebrated the first Mass of the Salvatorian Father Adrian Hafner SDS on 5 July 2026
His First Mass marked the official beginning of his priestly ministry.

A Celebration of Faith and Vocation: Fr Adrian Hafner Celebrates His First Mass in Timișoara

With great joy, the Salvatorians and the parish community in Timișoara celebrated the First Mass of the newly ordained Salvatorian priest, Fr Adrian Hafner SDS, on 5 July 2026. Just one day after his ordination, the new priest returned to the place where his journey of faith had begun. The celebration became a moving testimony to how a vocation can grow within a vibrant faith community.

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Einweihungsfeier in Gurtweil
A new spiritual home for Gurtweil

The Salvatorians celebrate the opening of their new monastery

On 14 June 2026, the Salvatorians officially inaugurated their new monastery in Gurtweil with a weekend of celebrations. The new monastery is situated in the birthplace of Blessed Francis Jordan, the founder of the Salvatorians, and thus serves as a visible symbol of their connection to their roots.

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On 13 June 2026, the symposium ‘Shared Heritage’ took place at St Michael’s in Vienna I, focusing on the 400-year presence of the Barnabites and Salvatorians in Vienna

Symposium ‘A Shared Heritage’: How the Barnabites and Salvatorians shaped Austria

On 13 June 2026, the symposium ‘Shared Heritage’ took place at St Michael’s in Vienna I, focusing on the 400-year presence of the Barnabites and Salvatorians in Vienna. As part of this shared heritage, a guided tour and a symposium were organised, shedding light on the history, spirituality and work of both religious orders.

The celebrations concluded on 14 June at 10.00 am with a solemn thanksgiving service at St Michael’s Church, which the Salvatorians celebrated together with a delegation from the Barnabites.

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On June 13, 2026, the Salvatorian Sisters celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Austrian Province
The centenary of the Austrian Province became an occasion to reflect on the congregation’s past and its role in addressing contemporary challenges.

From Life, For Life

On June 13, 2026, the Salvatorian Sisters celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Austrian Province and turned their attention to the challenges of the present day.

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Portrait of Father Titus Helde, colourised using AI

Archdiocese of Vienna launches beatification process for Fr Titus Helde

Fr Titus Helde, a Salvatorian, was killed on 22 April 1945 whilst shielding a group of women.

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“Be ready to serve the people” – Double ordination of deacons in St. Michael’s

On 4 December 2025, the Archbishop of Belgrade, Cardinal László Német SVD, ordained two Salvatorians as deacons in St. Michael's Church in Vienna I: Fr. Adrian Hafner from Romania and Fr. Jean-Luc Kapend Chiseng from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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