Camillian Priests and Brothers help people deal with emerging illnesses of society by functioning as hospital chaplains, nurses, therapists, counselors, and others.

Mission & Values

“The poor and the sick are the heart of God. By serving them, we serve Jesus the Christ.”- St. Camillus de Lellis (1550-1614)

Presence

The Order of St. Camillus serves in 42 countries with a total membership of about 1,100 priests and brothers around the world.

Members

The Order is comprised of Roman Catholic priests and brothers who have existed for more than 400 years working in the healthcare field.

Mission

Camillian healthcare workers help the sick and dying so that they may feel the loving hand of God, even in their darkest hours.

Priests and Brothers

Meet the Priests and Brothers of the St. Camillus USA Delegation.

Our fraternal community is a sign of the living presence of God at work in the world today.

Fr. Agustin (Jojo) Orosa, M.I.
Provincial Delegate

Fr. Leandro Blanco, M.I.
Vicar Delegate

Fr. Johnson Vellachira, M.I.
Secretary

Community House in Wauwatosa, WI

Back row from left to right: Fr. Jojo Orosa, Fr. Naveen Pallurathil, Fr. Leandro Blanco, Fr. Johnson Vellachira, Fr. Mathew Perumpil, Bro. Mario Crivello, Fr. Anthoni Jeorge, Fr. Peter Clever Opara, and Fr. Joe Bisoffi.

Our History Highlights

1921

Rev. Michael Mueller, first Camillian in the USA.

Fr. Michael Mueller arrives in New York on September 17th, 1921.

1923

First activities of the Order in the United States.

The first community is established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1932

The Order expands and grows to provide services.

Camillians open St. Camillus Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

1986

Independent Living expansion complete.

Opening of San Camillo Retirement Facility with 200 apartments for the elderly in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

2021

The USA Delegation celebrates 100 years.

The 100 Year Anniversary of the Camillians in the USA was celebrated with a year of special events.

2022

Independent Living expansion completed.

The East Residence expansion opens after a 3 year long construction project offering 168 Independent Living apartments.