Sons of Divine Providence
The Sons of Divine Providence (Italian: Figli della Divina Provvidenza), commonly called the Orionine Fathers, is a Roman Catholic clerical religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men founded in 1903 by Luigi Orione (1872–1940) in Turin, Italy. Its members add the nominal letters F.D.P. after their names to indicate membership in the congregation. It is dedicated to helping the poor and is currently active in 23 nations.
| Figli della Divina Provvidenza (Italian) | |
| Abbreviation | F.D.P. (post-nominal letters) |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Orionine Fathers |
| Formation | 1903 |
| Founder | Saint Fr. Luigi Orione, FDP |
| Founded at | Turin, Italy |
| Type | Clerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | Via Etruria 6, Rome, Italy |
Membership | 945 members (628 priests) as of 2018 |
Superior General | Rev. Fr. Tarcísio Gregório Vieira, FDP |
Parent organization | Roman Catholic Church |
| Website | http://www.donorione.org/ |
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