Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

Congregation of The Blessed Sacrament
Congregatio Sanctissimi Sacramenti (Latin)[1]
AbbreviationPost-nominal letters: S.S.S.[1]
Formation13 May 1856; 168 years ago (13 May 1856)[1]
FounderSaint Fr. Pierre-Julien Eymard, S.S.S.[1]
Founded atParis, France
TypeClerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men)[1]
PurposeTo live the mystery of the Eucharist fully and to make known its meaning, so that Christ's reign may come to the glory of God and be revealed to the world.
HeadquartersMother house
Via G. B. De Rossi 46, 00161 Rome, Italy[1]
Coordinates41°55′02.4″N 12°31′07.2″E / 41.917333°N 12.518667°E / 41.917333; 12.518667
Members
883 members (includes 591 priests) as of 2020[1]
Motto
Latin:
Adveniat Regnum Tuum Eucharisticum
English:
Thy Eucharistic Kingdom Come
Superior General
Very Rev. Fr. Eugênio Barbosa Martins, S.S.S.[1]
Ministry
Eucharistic apostolate
Nickname
Sacramentino
Main organ
Emmanuel (English)
Parent organization
Catholic Church
Websitewww.ssscongregatio.org

The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Sacramenti), commonly known as the Sacramentinos[1] is a Catholic Clerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right for men (priests, deacons, and brothers) founded by St. Pierre-Julien Eymard. Its members use the nominal letters S.S.S. which is the acronym of its official name in Latin, after their names. By their life and activities, they assist the Church in her efforts to form Christian communities whose center of life is the Eucharist. They commit themselves to the implementation of this ideal in collaboration with lay men and women engaged in various ministries.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (S.S.S.)".