Who are the Redemptorists?
The Redemptorists are a congregation of Catholic Priests and Brothers with foundations all over the world. We were founded in 1732 by St. Alphonsus Liguori, a priest from the city of Naples, Italy. St. Alphonsus was looking for a way to bring the “Good News” to the poor shepherds and farmers living in the hillsides surrounding Naples. He gathered around him young, dedicated priests and brothers who were willing to go where no one else would go to fulfill this mission.
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From these small beginnings the Redemptorists, officially known as “The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer”, have grown to over 5000 members who are still dedicated to the original vision of St. Alphonsus; to bring the message of the Gospel to the Most Poor and Abandoned.
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REDEMPTORIST PROVINCE OF CANADA
The Redemptorist Province of Canada was founded on August 1, 2019, following the union of the three Redemptorist provinces that used to be present in Canada : the English-speaking Edmonton-Toronto Province, the French-speaking Province of Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, and the Ukrainian Catholic Redemptorist Province of Yorkton. The provincial headquarters are located in Toronto. Check out the history of each former province here.​
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Through collaboration with the Church and laity, the Redemptorist Fathers and Brothers of Canada serve both the French and English-speaking population of Canada in the Roman Catholic and Byzantine Ukrainian Catholic rites. We minister to parishes, shrines, missions and serve in indigenous communities, young adult ministries and inner-city ministries with the poor and marginalized.
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PROVINCIAL SUPERIORS
REV. FR. CHARLES DUVAL, C.Ss.R.
August 2019 to January 2023
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REV. FR. MICHAEL SMOLINSKI, C.Ss.R.
January 2023 to November 2023
named Bishop of the Eparchy of Saskatoon
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REV. FR. JACQUES FORTIN, C.Ss.R.
November 2023 to December 2023
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REV. FR. SANTO ARRIGO, C.Ss.R.
Provincial Administrator
December 2023 to February 2024
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REV. FR. MICHAEL BREHL, C.Ss.R.
February 2024 to June 2024
named Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke
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REV. FR. SANTO ARRIGO, C.Ss.R.
June 2024 - Present
