Having its beginnings in a retreat for college students in 1967, The Catholic Charismatic Renewal has been described as a “chance for the Church” (Pope Paul VI), “a special gift of the Holy Spirit” (Pope John Paul II), and is called to share the “current of grace” which is baptism in the Holy Spirit (Pope Francis). Read about the birth, growth, and objectives of this move of the Holy Spirit and what our recent Popes have said about it as well.

Called to be ambassadors of the “baptism in the Holy Spirit”, making the Catholic faithful aware of their “charismatic” dimension of life in order to grow in holiness and to serve the Kingdom of God and all the Church, read how ICCRS operates as a coordination, information and communication centre to serve the worldwide Catholic Charismatic Renewal, as well as providing a link between the Movement and the Holy See.

The worldwide Catholic Charismatic Renewal gathered in Rome to celebrate its Golden Jubilee in June 2017.  More than merely a nostalgic look backwards, there was an anticipation for the days ahead.  There was also a clearly ecumenical focus, initiated by Pope Francis himself! Here you will find links to the audio, video, presentation texts, and other archival information from this historic celebration.