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FRIAR MIGUEL MARIA (PRIEST since May 23, 2021)
TASKS FOR THE COMMUNITY
In addition to the primary work of evangelization (cf. Luke 10:7)
- Servant Superior of the pfgm Formation House in Mexico, since January 1st, 2021 & renewed on December 31, 2023
- Board Member pfsgm
- Primary Responsible for the Liturgy of the whole pfsgm Community, since June 27, 2024
For the Diocese
- Pastor of the Parish "Maria Madre de la Luz", Matamoros (MX), since August 4, 2021
- Professor of Pastoral Theology at the Diocesan Institute of Theology & Pastoral, since 2024
- Italian teacher at the Catholic University and the Diocesan Seminary, since 2021
Positions held previously
- Vice-Chancellor and Special Secretary of Servant General, from November 2014 to July 2017
- Vice -hancellor and pfsgm Vice-General Secretary, from 2015 to 2021
- Formator in Noto, from 2014 to 2017
- Internal Responsible of Studies and Formation in Ozieri, from July 2017 to October 2018
- Superior of pfgm Formation House in Ozieri, from October 2018 to November 2020
- Teacher of Catholic Religion in Ozieri, from 2017 to 2019
FORMATION, School, Academic and Religious:
- Diploma of Industrial Electrical Technician at the ITIS of Lamezia Terme (CZ), July 16, 2007
- Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, September 26, 2013
- Obtaining Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy at the Pontifical Athanaeum "Sant'Anselmo" in Rome, since October 2021
- Has completed the Basic and Three-Year Religious Formation (6.5 years) stipulated by the current Ratio Formationis pfsgm, as of December 23, 2011
- Perpetually professed since December 23, 2011
BRIEF PROFILE and LANGUAGES (for evangelization):
When he came to Assisi with the desire to give himself totally to the Lord by following the lifestyle of St. Francis of Assisi, the Lord arranged a providential encounter with the Little Friars of Jesus and Mary - with their founder, in particular, who helped him understand in a clearer and more certain way how to fulfill his particular vocation. In addition to Italian, he reads and writes in Spanish and can communicate in English and somewhat in French. He is also intermittently studying basic Chinese. To read his full testimony, click here.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tel: 0052 1 868 156 0464 
email: framichelemmmv@gmail.com and fraymiguelmaria@gmail.com
Facebook: Fra Michele Maria (Pers. Prof.)
FRIAR PEQUEÑITO MARIA (PRIEST since 23 May 2021)
TASKS FOR THE COMMUNITY
In addition to the primary work of evangelization (cf. Luke 10:7)
- Formator for the pfgm Formation House in Mexico, since January 1st, 2021
- Primary Responsible for all of pfsgm Formation
- Board Member pfsgm
- Promoter & Responsible for male Spanish-speaking pfgm Vocations in Latin America and surrounding countries, since May 18, 2024
- Responsible for male Portuguese-speaking pfgm vocations. since July 9, 2024
- Responsible for the official pfsgm website in Spanish, since June 16, 2024
For the Diocese
- Parochial Vicar of the Parish "Maria Madre de la Luz", Matamoros (MX), since August 2, 2021
- Representative of consecrated life in the presbyteral council of the Diocese of Matamoros
- Teacher of Fundamental Christology and Systematic Christology at the Diocesan Seminary
- Teacher of Fundamental Christology and Systematic Christology at the Diocesan Institute of Theology and Pastoral Work
- Teacher of Introduction to Theology, Trinitarian, Escatology and Prophets at the UNM University (MX)
Positions held previously
- Professor of Fundamental Theology at ISSR "Euromediterraneo" in Tempio-Pausania from September 30, 2014 to February 2020
- pfsgm General Secretary from 2014 to 2019
- Formator of the pfgm Formation House in Ozieri ,from October 2018 to November 2020
FORMATION, Academic and Religious:
- Diploma of Computer Programmer at the Secondary School D. Manuel I, Beja (PT), 1996-1997
- Music Degree at Instituto Piaget in Almada (PT), September 19, 2007
- Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, October 7, 2011
- License in Sacred Fundamental Theology at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, October 15, 2013
- Doctorate in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, December 10, 2019
- Has completed the Basic and Three-Year Religious Formation (6.5 years) stipulated by the current Ratio Formationis pfsgm, as of December 23, 2011
- Perpetually professed since December 23, 2011
BRIEF PROFILE and LANGUAGES (for evangelization):
His radical conversion began in 2003. Before his conversion, he was shouting at the top of his lungs from the heavy-metal stage, until his life radically changed - thanks to an encounter with some poor friars at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. From then on, he has increasingly burned with the fervent zeal to "shout" the music of the Gospel, and to win over many souls to Christ and His Church with his life. He speaks 6 languages; in addition to Portuguese, he writes and speaks Italian and English, speaks Spanish, and can communicate in French and German. To read his full testimony, click here.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tel: 0052 1 868 157 4314
email: frapicchignito@gmail.com and fraypequenito@gmail.com
Facebook: Padre Pequeñito María - Sacerdote (official page)
FRIAR PASCUAL MARIA
TASKS FOR THE COMMUNITY
In addition to the primary work of evangelization (cf. Luke 10:7)
- Promoter for the adp-vv Prayer Groups in Spanish for Latin America, since October 18, 2021
- Helps with translations into Spanish
- Porter's help of the pfgm male convent and of Maria Madre de la Luz Parish in Matamoros (MX)
- Substitute cook and Responsible for the kitchen in the pfgm Formation House in Matamoros (MX)
For the Diocese
- Studying Philosophy at the diocesan Seminary in Matamoros (MX)
- Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and celebrant of Communion Service in the Diocese, since May 13, 2021
FORMATION, Academic and Religious:
- Diploma at the "Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola" in Miraflores District, Avenida Ariquipa in Lima, Peru, in 2006.
- Studying Philosophy at the diocesan Seminary in Matamoros (MX)
- Is completing the Basic Religious Formation stipulated by the Ratio Formationis pfsgm, since 2019
- Temporary Professed, 2nd Year, since February 11, 2024
BRIEF PROFILE and LANGUAGES (for evangelization):
Born in Lima, Peru, he received a Catholic education as a child but when he was 16 he started to drift away from the Church and get lost in the world. He worked and studied; only when he was 30 did he begin to come closer to the Church and the Sacraments again. After seeing the movie "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" and reading the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus invites His disciples to abandon themselves to divine providence (cf. Matt 6:25ff), he started to feel a deep desire and calling to live in the same way. After having a vocational experience with a community of friars, he met the Little Friars and Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary when he was 35 years old. In addition to Spanish, he speaks Italian. To read his full testimony, click here.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
tel: 0052 1 868 839 0309
email: fraypascualmaria@gmail.com
facebook: Fray Pascual Maria (personal profile)
FRIAR SARO
TASKS FOR THE COMMUNITY
In addition to the primary work of evangelization (cf. Luke 10:7)
- Assistant Promotor of pfgm Vocations in Spanish
- Sacristan for the Parish Maria Madre de la Luz in Matamoros (MX)
- Technician for the Parish Maria Madre de la Luz & at the pfgm Formation House in Matamoros (MX)
- Doorman of the pfgm Convent and of the Parish Maria Madre de la Luz
- Responsible for taking out the kitchen trash at the pfgm formation house in Matamoros
- Vice-responsible for cleaning the kitchen and dining room of the pfgm formation house in Matamoros
- Vice-responsible for the laundry at the pfgm formation house in Matamoros
For the Diocese
- Acolyte
FORMATION, Academic and Religious:
- Bachelor's Degree from the Colegio Tecnológico del Caribe in 1995
- Three years of Philosophy complete (1st year at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in 2000, the 2nd and 3rd at Seton Hall University in 2002)
- 2 years of Theology complete at Seton Hall University in 2006
- Is completing the Basic Religious Formation stipulated by the Ratio Formationis pfsgm, since 2021
- Novice since November 2023
BRIEF PROFILE and LANGUAGES (for evangelization):
A native of Colombia, from the ages of 15 to 23 he led a life far from faith. He did not know God and did many bad things that led him to lose hope and to have no meaning in life, until he found love and the solution to his problems by approaching the Roman Catholic Apostolic Church, through the sacrament of confession. After undertaking a journey of faith, he entered the seminary for a period of 6 or 7 years, but then not feeling called there, he left. One day while he was looking on Facebook there was something that struck him and it was a photo of the page of the community of the “Little Friars and Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary”; something inside pushed him: “write, write, send them a message” and when he did so he received a response from Sr. Sara who put him in contact with Fr. Michele. A few months later he left for the USA and there he met the PFSGM community.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tel: 0052 1 868 102 5488
email: fraysaromaria@hotmail.com
Facebook: Fray Saro Maria (pers. prof.)
Brother FAUSTO (Aspirant)
TASKS FOR THE COMMUNITY
In addition to the primary work of evangelization (cf. Luke 10:7)
- work in progress...
FORMATION, Academic and Religious:
- Primary school at the Alberto Arvelo Torrealba group, in Socopo, Barinas State, Venezuela.
- Graduated from Burger Gil High School in Petare Miranda, Caracas, Venezuela
- Is completing the Basic Religious Formation stipulated by the Ratio Formationis pfsgm, since 2024
BRIEF PROFILE and LANGUAGES (for evangelization):
A native of Venezuela, he worked as a cook's assistant in a restaurant and as a caregiver for the elderly. His first strong experience of God was at the age of 31 when, following a car accident, he felt the presence of the Virgin of Carmel protecting him, embracing him with her mantle. At the age of 47, he again felt the presence of the Virgin of Guadalupe protecting him after being shot in the abdomen by a gun, miraculously saving himself again. From here his decision to dedicate his entire life to the service of God. He met the pfsgm Community through internet, then after some time, having arrived in Rome thanks to divine providence, on Holy Thursday 2023, he met Friar Francesco by chance. From there he begins a path of external discernment first with Fr. Michele and then with Friar Emanuel which leads him to have his first experiences within the community where he further strengthens his vocational intentions and in 2024 he officially begins the 6 months of experience with the pfsgm Community.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- work in progress…
