APOSTOLATE OF THE CROSS | CRUZ DEL APOSTOLADO

Nature, origins, and symbol of the Apostolate of the Cross (Statutes 1-6).

1. The Apostolate of the Cross is a Catholic association of Christians who, moved by the Holy Spirit, follow Jesus Christ Priest and Victim, Contemplative and Compassionate, and in communion with Jesus collaborate with his salvific mission.
2. The Apostolate of the Cross is open to all of the People of God: laypersons, religious, and ordained ministers.
3. The Apostolate of the Cross is a work inspired by God to Blessed Concepcion Cabrera. It was founded on May 3, 1895, by Archbishop Ramón Ibarra y González with the collaboration and support of Father Alberto Mir, SJ.  Pope Leo XIII approved the Work on May 25, 1898. On July 9, 1926, Pope Pius XI entrusted the care and direction of the Work to the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit. At the time the enthusiastic driving force behind the Apostleship of the Cross was Venerable Felix of Jesus Rougier, Superior General of the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit.
   
4. The Apostolate of the Cross was the first of the five Works founded. The other four Works are: the Sisters of the Cross of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Covenant of Love with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Fraternity of Christ the Priest, and the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit.
   
5. The Apostolate of the Cross and the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit are two distinct works united by a common spirituality, mission, and history. Both works are entrusted with the responsible governance and guidance of the Apostolate of the Cross.
   
6. Our symbol is the Cross of the Apostolate, and the intercessory cry of Blessed Concepcion Cabrera, Jesus, Savior of all people, save them! embodies our life long mission.

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