Despite the canonical prohibition on admitting new members imposed by the Holy See, the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE) continues to spread messages of vocation propaganda on social networks and other digital media.
A recent example comes from the Instagram account @noviciado.marcelomorsella, where an image was published accompanied by a quote attributed to St. Alberto Hurtado:
“Young man who reads these lines, can you imagine an immense desert? Wouldn’t you want to transform it into a beautiful garden?
If Christ kisses your forehead and calls you to follow Him, do not hesitate.”
The text directly challenges young people and explicitly invites them to “follow Christ”, in a visual context of processions and consecrated life, which constitutes a clear vocational incitement.
This type of publication shows that, despite the measures adopted by the Vatican to curb abuses and internal disorders, the IVE continues to promote the entry of new members covertly, appealing to the language of spirituality and mission, and taking refuge in profiles that appear to be merely “informative” or “devotional.”
While the ecclesiastical authorities remain silent, the institute maintains an active presence on networks, where its contents are shared mainly among young Latin American Catholics.
Vigilance and transparency remain essential to protect potential victims and to demand effective compliance with canonical provisions.
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