CANA universe

In the United Kingdom, several families gathered for a CANA Family weekend focused on covenant prayer, a simple and Spirit-inspired way of praying as a family.

Natalie and Markus, originally from Berlin, took part in the “30 Days” Spiritual Exercises, which the Chemin Neuf Community regularly offers at Bethanien in Switzerland. Here they share their experience.

How can we take care of our families today? How can we live our faith in a fun and accessible way for all ages? How can single-parent families find their place in the Church?

Family Jubilee in Rome from April 22-27, 2025, organized by the Chemin Neuf Community.

In Latvia, several couples took part in a 4-day retreat to revisit their personal and marital history. A powerful time of prayer, accompaniment and liberation, where the Holy Spirit had a profound effect on their hearts.

From Dar es Salaam to Iringa, couples are joyfully committed to the mission, supported by the Church and animated by a living faith. Testimonies, fraternity, prayer and plans for expansion bear witness to a great momentum for CANA's future in the country.

After three years of involvement with Frat' CANA, Aude and Vincent took a new step in April 2025: they joined the team serving at CANA Week at Hautecombe Abbey. Having participated in the week themselves two years ago, they decided to give back, and received much more than they could have imagined.

The CANA Mission in Cameroon enjoyed an exceptional weekend for couples and families on the theme of “Lasting as a couple.” It was a spiritual and human formation activity that aimed not only to help spouses deepen their relationship with Christ but also to strengthen marital love and the bonds between children and their parents.

The CANA Mission in Brazil enjoyed a wonderful weekend in March on the theme of “Cirque CANA or the art of being a family”. Using circus life and its characters as a backdrop, participants explored different aspects of life as a couple and as a family.

In order to meet the ongoing needs of couples who have not participated in the CANA weeks, the CANA Mission in Ivory Coast has set up an entity called “recollection CANA”.