The Prado spiritual family

Today, the Prado spiritual family is made up of several branches, the Sistersthe Priests and Consecrated lay peoplewith the associated family which includes Lay peoplethe Deacons as well as the Prado Education (in France).

Priests and consecrated lay people

The Priests of Prado

The Association of Priests of Prado is a "secular institute" of pontifical right.. It is therefore not a religious Congregation. The Priests of Prado remain diocesan priests. Some, however, may be incardinated into the Institute to serve the Mission and to carry out Formation tasks, particularly for seminarians and priests. Priests of Prado are especially present in working-class areas and among the most disadvantaged.

After two years of trainingwithout leaving their ministries, they pronounce a temporary appointment then a perpetual commitment. They can also benefit from a Year of Prado training.

E-mail : asso.pretresduprado@leprado.org

The consecrated laity of Prado

Deeply attached to the charism of Father Chevrier, the consecrated lay people of Prado are full members of the Association of the Priests of Prado. Their constituted group forms a Fraternity, with its own particular organisation. Still small in number, they are present mainly in France and India.

The Sisters

It all began with Father Chevrier who, in the work of First Communion, had a few women ready to help him. And so the Sisters of the Prado. These include, Marie Boisson (15/08/1836-20/11/1902), which became the first Head of the Sisters of Prado.
Today, they are a diocesan society of apostolic life. They are present in France and other countries around the world, including Spain, Chile, Madagascar, India, South Korea and Vietnam.

To find out more, click here: www.soeursprado.com
E-mail : conseil@soeursprado.com

The Prado Women's Institute (IFP)

IFP in brief :

Place of foundation Lyon (France).
A secular institute under diocesan law since 2 March 1992.
Number of members: 43.
Countries of operation: France, Spain, Chile, Korea, Mexico, Lebanon, Egypt and Colombia.

The precepts of the IFP :

The grace of Prado constantly invites and calls us to follow Jesus Christ more closely in order to work more effectively for the salvation of mankind and the transformation of the world according to the Gospel.

In response to this call, we consecrate ourselves totally to God, living the evangelical counsels to be witnesses in our own communities to the Kingdom that Jesus came to proclaim to the poor and continues to proclaim to people today.

In the fullness of human life, we want to participate in the Church's mission of evangelisation - "To know Jesus Christ and to make him known...". Especially to the little ones, to make the Church exist with them and from them.

To contact IFP :

E-mail : institutfemininprado@gmail.com
IFP Manager : Pilar QUERALT CAPDEVILA (Pim)
Address: 13 rue du Père Chevrier - 69007 LYON (FRANCE)

The Laity of Prado

As lay people, we want to take our baptism seriously and commit ourselves more radically to it by responding fully to the universal call to holiness and to the evangelical life as lay people. In our current state of life, we want to decide to follow Jesus Christ "more closely" by choosing the path of simplicity and closeness to people in precarious situations and the various situations of poverty. Within the Prado Family and at the school of its founder, Father Antoine Chevrier, we find strong points of reference and a fraternal framework for growing in our journey as disciples and apostles.

Every Christian and every community will discern the path that the Lord is asking of them, but we are all invited to accept this call: to step out of our own comfort zone and have the courage to do what is right.
the courage to reach out to all those on the periphery who need the light of the Gospel.
Evangelii Gaudium n° 20

Lay people: a diversity of commitments

To obtain the text of reference for the Prado laity in France (Approved at the Annual General Meeting on Sunday 10 November 2024), contact Prado by telephone, 04 78 72 41 67, by mail or go to 13 rue du Père Chevrier, 69007 Lyon. You can also contact a lay team near you and organise a group order.

To download the ORDER FORM, click here.