Saint John of God Brothers West European Province
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Br. Donatus Forkan, OH, Re-Elected as Provincial of the West European Province
As the Fifth Chapter of the West European Province continues, today, 5th March 2026, Brothers have re-elected Brother Donatus Forkan as Provincial for the next four-year term. Members of the
Provincial Chapter of the Western Europe Province Commences
Today, March 3rd, the Western Europe Province begins its 5th Provincial Chapter at Mount St Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre, Portarlington, Co.Laois. We entrust to the Lord this group of
NACCOM recently published their annual survey, bridging data from more than hundred member organisations, including SJOG. Through our services that support people experiencing homelessness and/or modern-day slavery and trafficking, our
“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)