The Passionist Family Group Movement is an international organisation, which was founded in 1973 by Father Peter McGrath CP in the parish of St. Anthony in the Fields, Terrey Hills, Sydney Australia. Since then, it has grown from those very humble beginnings to an important part of community life in over 400 parishes in six countries. The Movement is Ecumenical and continues to grow.

The aim of the Movement is to build Christian community through the development of extended families. With loneliness and isolation so prevalent in our society, there is a genuine need for people to know and support each other. Family Groups create an extended family atmosphere within the community and are open to everyone.

Our focus is on people caring for, loving and accepting each other just as they are and, in so doing, building up the Christian community. A Family Group is very human in the deepest sense of the word. The faith level of Family Groups runs deep.

"Matters of the Heart" - Our faith is to be human with each other, to love each other, warts and all. In these very difficult times that confront us, the world needs, more than ever, to return to the values of the family.

Father Peter McGrath CP
Founder
For more information visit:  http://www.pfgm.org


The Passionist Family Group Movement can give us the strength and courage to live as followers of Christ. For details about the Passionist Family Group Movement in St. Joseph's Parish, Hobart, contact Maureen & Michael Ball on 6223 8373 or contact the Parish Office.

The four Family Groups in the Parish each have a separate activity each month. Please check with your group leaders for times and places if necessary.

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