Characteristics of the Congregation

Founded in 1807 in Ghent, Belgium
Pontifical right in 1899
Countries: 29
Brothers: 500+
Associate members: hundreds
Collaborators: thousands
Superior General: René Stockman
Website: www.brothersofcharity.org
Motto: Deus Caritas Est

Over their 200 years of existence the Brothers have developed four apostolic marks:

* Dedication: the brothers tend to share the whole of his life with the poor in total availability
* Creativity in favor of the needy in using differently the available means
* Simplicity coming from the complicity with the simple ones
* Welcoming heart for everyone in need, any time, any where and any how.

As to the services of the BOC they are structured, inspired and specialized which means that compassion of charity is supported by organisation, spirituality and professionalism.