“The Disciples of St. John the Apostle” or “Disciples of Hope” in latin "Discipuli Spei," is a religious community of brothers, deacons and priests who are committed to provide pastoral, spiritual and sacramental care to those who are in the peripheries of life."
Learn MoreThe Logo of DISCIPULI SPEI or "Disciples of Hope” is a circle encircled by another circle with the words,"DISCIPLES OF ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE+DISCIPULSPEI+ORATIO+UNITAS+ RECONCILIATIO+AUXILIUM".
In the center is a figure of the Cross-with the Crucified Christ facing four figures that represent the ideals of the community. These ideals are: prayer, unity, reconciliation and help. The four figures stand for the following: Mary, the mother of Jesus, in prayerful posture symbolizing prayer; John, a witness to the piercing of the Heart of Christ symbolizing unity; Mary Magdalene on bended knees symbolizing reconciliation; and Mary, the wife of Cleofas, symbolizing help.