Saint John of God Brothers West European Province
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Pope to Young People: Make Peace with Someone this Christmas
Pope Leo XIV greets several young members of the Italian Catholic Action, and invites them to make peace with somebody close to them before Christmas, emphasizing that peace is built
The Worldwide Care Activities of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God
It is with great pleasure that we present the summary data of the care activities carried out by the Order in 2024. As you know, we have opted for a
Responding to House of Lords Autism Act Committee
The House of Lords Autism Act Committee’s November 2025 report, Time to Delivery: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy, has been welcomed by SJOG. The Committee’s central finding was
“For the love of God, do good for yourselves by doing good for others.”
Saint John of God
A John of God Brother is a man, who shows evidence in his life, that he is willing to be a Brother to Jesus …
Our Symbol: The Pomegranate
The symbol of the Order is the Pomegranate – the apple of Granada.
Our logo incorporates the pomegranate with a cross.
The pomegranate is the fruit often referred to in the Old Testament as representing the virtue of charity.
The motto of the Order is “God is Love“ (1 John 4:8)