Passionist International Bulletin

The Curia InformsTHE GENERAL ARCHIVES:An open door to the cultural and spiritual patrimonyof the Passionist CongregationEditor's Note: In January, 2005, Fr. Juan Llorente (FAM) was reassigned to the Passionist communityof Bethany in the Holy Land and consequently, resigned his position as GeneralArchivist. To date a new General Archivist has not been named. There is staff of very competentassistants ever ready to serve you.To visit the General Archives is like walkingamong all the former and present "giants"of our Congregation, beginning with our HolyFounder up to the present day. There arecopies of everything written by and aboutPassionists, including all of our magazines andProvince happenings, etc. Here is a placewhere one is able to share in the many talents,insights and stories of us Passionists. Thedoors are always open to those who wish toobtain any information. Many do take advantageof coming to the General Archives for differentreasons - even non-Passionists, studentsin Rome or the personnel of various embassies-- all are welcome. Information can also berequested via FAX, email or ordinary mail.Presently, one project that is being undertakenis that of categorizing the many papersand letters, etc. of Fr. Carmelo Naselli, C.P.that were recently obtained. The computerdata base program has been changed toMicrosoft Access which now makes it mucheasier to save and computerize data.Remember that anytime you are in Rome,you are more than welcome to visit theGeneral Archives and experience all the wondersof the past and present history of ourPassionist Congregation.The General Archives25