Sons of Divine Providence
- Sons of Divine Providence
The Sons of Divine Providence (Figli della Divina Provvidenza) was founded in 1893 by Saint Luigi Orione (1872-1940). Over 100 years later, this Roman Catholic organization dedicated to helping the poor is still active on many continents throughout the world.
Saint Luigi Orione's motto, and that of the SDP, is: "Fare del bene a tutti, fare del bene sempre, del male mai a nessuno." ("Do good to all, help everyone, harm no one.")
Currently, the Sons of Divine Providence number 1023: 3 bishops, 728 priests, 82 brothers, 8 monks. In formation there are 201 clerics and 19 brothers of temporary vows, 45 novices. The SDP have centers in 296 localities in 28 nations. In America, the National Shrine and headquarters of the Orionine order is located on a historic hill in East Boston, Massachusetts, known as Orient Heights.
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