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THE “VOGUE” FOR WAR
Below we provide the link to an article by Prof. Giuseppe Casale, who teaches Political Science at the Pontifical Angelicum University, and “Doctrines of Peace and Techniques for the Mediation of Conflicts” at the Pontifical Lateranense University. Prof. Casale has been a guest of the Xaverians in…
JANUARY 25TH, 2026: SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (Col 3:16)
The liturgical and pastoral handbook prepared by the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for Fundamental Questions Regarding Evangelization in the World bears as motto for the Sunday of the Word of God a quote from the letter of St Paul to the Colossians: “The word of Christ dwells among you” (3…
MISSIONARY OF MARY – XAVERIAN SISTERS: Updated edition of the document Animazione Missionario-Vocazionale. Principi e Linee Orientative.
A revision of the document Animazione Missionario-Vocazionale. Principi generali e linee orientative (Mission Awareness and Vocations Promotion. General principles and guidelines) has been needed for some time and was then requested by our 10th General Chapter.
The ad hoc Commission appointed by t…
THE HUMAN AND MISSIONARY TRAINING OF LAY XAVERIANS IN ITALY
In some local communities the Xaverian Charismatic Family is already a reality! In Salerno, Italy, the Xaverian Missionaries, the Missionary of Mary – Xaverian Sisters from Cava de’ Tirreni, Salerno, and the Lay Xaverian Missionaries, lay Christians who identify with the Xaverian Charism. They gath…
XAVERIAN COMMUNITY IN CAGLIARI, SARDINIA: the strength of the Missionary Women Delegate
The community in Cagliari intends to be a meaningful presence of the missionary vocation of the Church in the diocese of Cagliari and in various parts of Sardinia. The community endeavours to realise this objective, first of all, by being a sign of the universality of Church that welcomes all and s…
OUR LADY OF FATIMA SHRINE – HOLLISTON, MA, USA: “Sinulog”, Feast Day of the Santo Niño
Sunday, January 18th, 2026: the national and liturgical Feast Day of the Santo Niño (Holy Child) in the Philippines. The feast was also celebrated in some countries worldwide where there are groups of Filipino devotees – to mention a few Canada, United States, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, S…
PARMA, YEAR OF XAVERIAN SPIRITUALITY: “Retracing Guido’s Footsteps”
Together with Fr. Paolo Tovo, for two afternoons I have been leading a conversation with the confreres that are participating in the Year of Xaverian Spirituality. Theme of our chatting: “Retracing Guido’s Footsteps,” which involved a first-hand approach to the autographed material and the printed…
2 FEBRUARY 2026: FEAST OF “THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD”
On Monday, February 2nd, 2026, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, at 5 p.m., Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Eucharistic celebration in St Peter's Basilica, on the occasion of the 30th World Day of Consecrated Life.
Here are some excerpts from Pope Francis' homily during the First Vespe…
CIRCUMSCRIPTION OF NORTH BRAZIL: NEW REGIONAL COUNCIL
From Monday, January 5th to Monday, January 12th, 2026, the confreres of the Circumscription of North Brazil gathered in Ananindeua, Parà, North Brazil, to hold their 17th Regional Chapter.
On Sunday, January 11th, 2026, they elected the new Regional Council:
Regional Superior: …
CIRCUMSCRIPTION OF CAMEROON: NEW REGIONAL COUNCIL
From Wednesday, January7 to Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, the confreres of the Circumscription of Cameroon gathered to hold their 1st Regional Chapter (following their new juridical configuration).
On January 12th, 2026, they elected the new Regional Council:
Regional Superior: …
THE XAVERIANS AND “THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY” 2026
On the occasion of the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026, the website of the Xaverian Missionaries of the Spain-Morocco Circumscription
https://www.javerianos.org/ presents a brief reflection by our confrere Fr. Juan Antonio Flores Osuna on the significance of this time of prayer fo…
BRAZIL – EPISCOPAL COMMISSION FOR MISSIONARY ACTION AND INTER-ECCLESIAL COOPERATION
The Episcopal Commission for Missionary Action and Inter-Ecclesial Cooperation of the CNBB (Conferência Nacional dos Bispos do Brasil) made a significant visit to Rome from 9 to 12 January 2026. The highlight was the meeting with the Holy Father, during which the bishops shared the missionary journ…
Annuncio della morte di p. Marcello Zurlo sx
Sabato 20 dicembre 2025, alle ore 07.10, nella comunità del IV Piano della Casa Madre, Parma, è dec…
Annuncio della morte di p. Antonio Chiofi
Lunedì 24 novembre 2025, alle ore 18.50, nella comunità del IV Piano della Casa Madre, Parma, è dec…
