BLD (OSG) Covenant Community of St. Catharines

BLD (OSG) Covenant Community of St. Catharines is a Canadian nonprofit organization and a private association of the lay faithful that operates within the Roman Catholic tradition. The community is located in St. Catharines, Ontario, and is part of the international BLD community, which originated in Manila, Philippines, in June 1985. It is registered under the business number 766076707RR0001.

Nature and Vision

The organization professes full communion with the Roman Catholic Church and submits to both the authority of the Roman Pontiff and the local Diocesan Bishop. BLD Covenant Community is inspired by the Holy Spirit and focuses on being a living witness for transformation in Christ. Their global vision emphasizes working towards a world of justice, human development, and true peace through Christian discipleship[2].

Mission and Activities

The mission of BLD Covenant Community of St. Catharines is to build communities of disciples of Jesus Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit. It aims to renew and strengthen Christian faithful through various programs such as Christian encounters (including Marriage, Family, Solo Parent, Singles, Youth Encounters), Life in the Spirit Seminars, spiritual growth initiatives, pastoral care, and poverty alleviation efforts.

The community sees itself as the Lord’s under-shepherds—witnesses to the Word, counselors bringing healing and wholeness, and defenders against injustice and oppression[2].

Programs and Events

BLD St. Catharines organizes various spiritual and community activities, including:

• Daily Holy Rosary meetings conducted via Zoom
• First Friday Mass with Healing Service
• Praise and Worship gatherings on Fridays
• Monthly Teaching Nights
• Life in the Spirit Seminars
• Encounter weekends for Marriage, Singles, and Solo Persons

The community also marks significant anniversaries and holds regular events to foster fellowship and spiritual growth among members[1].

Charitable Status

BLD (OSG) Covenant Community of St. Catharines is a registered charity in Canada. It engages in fundraising activities to support its programs and outreach efforts within the local community and beyond[3][5].

This organization represents a faith-based community dedicated to spiritual renewal, service, and social justice within the Roman Catholic context in St. Catharines, Ontario.