Reunion
Population: 700,000
Life expectancy males/females: 69/79 years
Infant mortality rate: 7‰ Religions: Christian (majority); Muslims (7000); some Hindu and Buddhists.
GDP per capita: US $8,800 (1992)

Spiritan Presence: Since 1842; about 23 professed members; International Group (France, Switzerland).

Spiritans make a valuable contribution to the local church through parish work: also through some specialised ministries such as school chaplaincy and the communications apostolate (radio). Regional meetings play an important part in keeping a community spirit alive. The lack of mobility of some Spiritans means a regular newsletter is greatly appreciated.