Blessed Sacrament Fathers

The Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Sacramenti), commonly known as the Sacramentinos[9] is a Catholic Clerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men) commposed of 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.

Since our foundation in 1856 the priests, deacons and brothers of the Congregation, together with the religious women of our Sister Congregation, have reached all continents of the globe and continue the mission begun by St Peter Julian, Apostle of the Eucharist.

As sons of St Peter Julian, we Blessed Sacrament religious want the mystery of the Eucharist to be lived in its fullness. We believe that Christ in the Eucharist has the power to effect a radical transformation in our society and in all people. The powerful love of the Eucharist motivates and strengthens all to work for the establishment of Christ’s Kingdom on earth.

The Congregation now has just over 900 religious around the world. In addition two archbishops and six bishops have been called forth from our ranks, mainly in developing countries.
Our Australian foundation dates from 1929 when the first group of religious from Canada and the United States arrived at St Francis’ Church in Melbourne.