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Somaschi Fathers

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The Somaschi Fathers, also known as the Somascans and officially as the Order of Clerics Regular of Somasca, are a Catholic order of Clerics Regular of Pontifical Right for men. It was founded in Italy in the 16th century by Jerome Emiliani and... Wikipedia
Founded: 1529, Venice, Italy
Abbreviation: CRS
Formerly called: The Company of the Servants of the Poor
Motto: Latin: Onus Meum Leve; English: Lighten my Burden
Superior General: José Antonio Nieto Sepúlveda