Our Provinces

The Ontario Kentucky Province, the founding province of the Congregation of the Resurrection in North America, began August 14, 1857. At the invitation of the local bishop, Father Eugene Funcken C.R. came from Europe to St. Agatha Parish in St. Agatha, Ontario. He was followed to North America by his brother Father Louis Funcken C.R. In 1864 they co-founded St. Jerome’s College also in St. Agatha.

Today, the 76 men who constitute the O-K Province serve in a wide variety of apostolates. Among these are 26 English, Polish and Spanish parishes located in five dioceses in the U.S., Canada and Bermuda. Some of our religious work in education at the secondary, university and adult education levels. Special talents call some religious to special ministries: among these are social work, chaplaincies, therapy, Canon Law, international and national community administration, vocation promotion and preaching for social justice causes. Many of our senior members specialize in the apostolate of prayer.

Bogdan Janski, our founder, believed we should be open to fulfilling any need in the church. His approach enables us to embrace members with a wide variety of talents and also to respond to a wide variety of apostolic opportunities. Through the prudent use of all our gifts and opportunities we strive to be a sign of hope to others and to work for the resurrection of society.

Click here for more information about the Ontario Kentucky Province.

Our Other Provincial Websites:

Polish Province

USA Province

 

South American Region