Church of Sant'Egidio in Rome
The Community of Sant'Egidio is a "Church public lay association". The different communities, spread throughout the world, share the same spirituality and principles which characterize the way of Sant'Egidio:
Prayer, which is an essential part of the life of the community in Rome and communities throughout the world. Prayer is central to the overall direction of community life.
Communicating the Gospel, the heart of the life of the Community, which extends to all those who seek and ask for a meaning for their life.
Solidarity with the poor, lived as a voluntary and free service, in the evangelical spirit of a Church that is the "Church for all and particularly the poor" (Pope John XXIII)
Ecumenism, lived as a friendship, prayer and search for unity among Christians of the whole world.
Dialogue, recommended by Vatican II as a way of peace and co-operation among the religions, and also a way of life and as a means of resolving conflicts.
The Community has as its centre the Roman Church of Sant'Egidio, from which the Community takes its name. From its very beginnings, the Community has maintained, in the area of Trastevere and in Rome, a continuous presence of prayer and welcome for the poor and for pilgrims.
In New York, the Community of Sant'Egidio prays together each Friday evening at 6:30 in St. Joseph Church. We also pray eachTuesday at Corpus Christi at 6:30. One of our programs is visiting the elderly at Cabrini Center and Apartments. If you want to know more please contact: Paola Piscitelli or 212-663-1483; email: santegidio@nyc.rr.com