Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
Also known as CSsR, Redemptorists, C.Ss.R., Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris
The Redemptorists, officially named the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (), abbreviated CSsR, is a Catholic clerical religious congregation of pontifical right for men (priests and brothers). It was founded by Alphonsus Liguori at Scala, Italy, for the purpose of labouring among the neglected country people around Naples. It is dedicated to missionary work, ministering in more than 100 countries. Members of the congregation are Catholic priests and consecrated religious brothers.
Key facts
- Organization.name
- Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
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- Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris
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- Organization.abbreviation
- CSsR
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- Alphonsus Liguori
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- Scala, Italy
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- Clerical religious congregation of pontifical right for men
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- Via Merulana 31, Rome, Italy
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- 4,473 members (includes 3,376 priests) as of 02/2026
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- Superior general
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Article
27 sectionsContents
- Foundation and development
- 19th century
- Apostolate
- Preaching and parochial missions
- Shrines, sanctuaries and retreat houses
- Other ministry
- Religious formation
- Religious vows
- Organization
- Regions and provinces
- Regional development
- Africa
- Australia and New Zealand
- India
- The Philippines
- Vietnam
- United Kingdom and Irish provinces
- North American Province
- United States
- Canada and Caribbean
- Saints, Blesseds, and other holy people
- Famous Redemptorists
- Educational institutions (partial list)
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
The Redemptorists, officially named the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (), abbreviated CSsR, is a Catholic clerical religious congregation of pontifical right for men (priests and brothers). It was founded by Alphonsus Liguori at Scala, Italy, for the purpose of labouring among the neglected country people around Naples. It is dedicated to missionary work, ministering in more than 100 countries. Members of the congregation are Catholic priests and consecrated religious brothers.
The Redemptorists are especially dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and were appointed by Pope Pius IX in 1865 as both custodians and missionaries of the icon of that title, which is enshrined at the Redemptorist Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori in Rome. Many Redemptorist churches are dedicated to her under that title.