Ana Clara, the Gen School and the most important question
Ana Clara Rodrigues Schmidt, a young Brazilian translator, talks about her experience at the Gen School 2025/26.
Two Franciscans surprised by the spiritual exercises
by Paolo Lòriga – Two Franciscans from Puglia are in Loppiano for spiritual exercises. Brother Gianmarco is to be ordained a priest on 26 September by Cardinal Pizzaballa.
“Loppiano is our Galilee, where it all began”
by Paolo Lòriga – One hundred of focolarine and focolarini gathered in Loppiano for their annual review meeting and to renew their commitment to their vocation and mission.
The discovery of a special mission
by Tamara Pastorelli – From 6 to 24 July, the citadel hosted the Loppiano Family Experience: the Loreto School’s summer programme.
Monk Phra Pittaya: ‘I would like to be the continuation of Luce Ardente’
by Paolo Lòriga – The Thai Buddhist monk returned to Loppiano for two months, immersing himself fully in life at the citadel.
Ave, an artist in the Potter’s hands
by Tamara Pastorelli – On 3 July, Silvana (Ave) Cerquetti, aged 96, a sculptor and co-founder of the Centro Ave Arte in Loppiano, returned to the Father’s house.