Our Vision for the 21st Century
An advanced Catholic Church community in the U.S. with renewed enthusiasm for the study of the Catholic faith, constructive dialogue with diverse communities, and peaceful witness of our faith lives.
Who we are
We are a growing group of Roman Catholics, loyal to the Holy See, who seek to revive activities of the original Amicizia Cristiana (started by Fr. Nikolaus von Diessbach, SJ and carried on by Fr. Bruno Lanteri, OMV in late 18th/early 19th century Europe) in the United States and beyond.
We build fellowship with other Catholics (laity, clergy and religious) who exhibit a fervent desire to attain a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Church in their daily lives and rekindle the activity of Christian friendships.
We have no other bond between us than Christian friendship. Everything we do is for love of God and neighbor.
Amicizia Cristiana, or the Christian Friendship, was founded in June 2007 by a small group of Roman Catholic young adults in Boston in an effort to revive the original movement.