Parma: On November 5th, during the Eucharistic Celebration, Fr. Mario Mula, Vicar General, will officially announce the beginning of the Canonical Visitation to the Italian Region.

Mons. George Biguzzi writes from the House of S. Pietro in Vincoli: “The Gospel walks backward the silk way. On the 1st of November, in the Xaverian House of S. Pietro in Vincoli, the members o…

On October 30th, the Roman Congregation for the Declaration of Sainthood has issued a decree of “Juridical Validity” of the Diocesan Process in Uvira and of the “Rogatory Process” of Parma, regarding…

From October 30th,, all the Xaverians of the Mozambique Delegation are assembled together with the participation of Fr. Fernando Garcia, Superior General, and Fr. Fabien Kalehezo, General Councilor…

Fr. Guillermo Arias: [email protected]

Sr. Elena Qualizza, sister of our confrerer Fr. Franco Qualizza (Indonesia Mission: e-mail: [email protected]), died on October 21st – 2018.

Our Confrerer, Sagoroujou Sokkot Siprianus, on October 28 – 2018, will celebrate his Perpetual Profession in the town of Siberut (Indonesia).

The Xaverian Community of the House of Vicenza, on Sunday October 28 – 2018, will celebrate the One Hundredth Anniversary of the foundation of the House, together with the Celebration of the Venerabi…

On the occasion of the missionary month of October 2018, the Saint Francis Xavier Parish, beside the consolidated activities - like the missionary rosary every day in the parish church and in the are…

The month of October – the Mission Month – provided us with two opportunities to celebrate our missionary vocation while at the same time giving thanks to all our friends and benefactors for their ti…

Gamba p. Andrea: [email protected] Uccelli p. Carlo: [email protected]

Fr. Giuseppe Rabito, s.x. died in our House of Vicenza on October 26, at 4:45AM. Fr. Giuseppe Rabito was 99 years old. He was born on January 14 – 1919, in the town of Villaverla (Vicenza). The fune…

In the line of interreligious dialogue, the international Xaverian Theologate of Manila organized a meeting animated by Mr . Darwin Absari, this October 13, 2018. Since the Topic was “Islam in the Ph…

The body of Fr. Marino Rigon will arrive in Bangladesh on Sunday, October 21 – 2018. It will be accompanied by his nephew Mr. Marino Cavestro and by the Bengali Consul, residing in Milan. It will tra…

Mrs. Tullia Didonè, sister of our confrerer Fr. Romano Didonè (Parma Community), passed away on October 15th – 2018.

On Sunday, October 7, our Theology Students enjoyed two significant experiences within the Italian territory. One group participated in the Perugia-Assisi Peace March, almost 30 Kilometers by foot…

From October 8 to the 13, in the House of the General Direction, there was a Meeting of the Rectors of the Xaverian International Theology Houses. It was their seventh Meeting. The General Direction…

Fatima Shrine - Holliston: The Annual Monthly Fatima Day Devotions 2018 will close with a special celebration on October 13th. These Marian monthly gatherings run from May to October. This year's the…

Sunday, September 30 – 2018, was an historical date for the Community of the Mother House. After 58 years of service, the Xaverian Sisters terminated their special relationship of collaboration with…

Oct. 01 – 03: Invited by the General Direction, representatives from the Regions of Spain, United Kingdom, Italy and from the Central Delegation, and with a representative of the ‘ Italian Lay Friend…

The 5th monthly gathering of the confreres of the Kansai Area was held on 4 October in Tenri (Nara Prefecture) at the headquarters of Tenrikyo, a so-called New Religion, founded in Japan in the 19th…

On Sunday, September 23, in Parma, some of our students of Theology join the realization of the "Ecumenical day of creation". A moment of prayer was celebrated at Parco Ducale together with the Chris…

An article by Tiziano Tosolini, "Ecstatic Time: Japanese Rites and Prayers", has been published on the magazine Culture and Dialogue by Brill - a renowned Dutch international academic publisher whose…

On September 20, 2018, the General Council erected the Delegation of Thailand.  At the same time, the Superior General appointed the Superior Delegate and his Councilors - for a period of three…

The Xaverian Theology Students of Parma met at St. Pietro In Vincoli for their week of Annual Retreat (Sept. 6 – 12). Fr. Gabriele Ferrari, S.X. guided the whole Retreat on the theme: “The Gospel of…

On Sept. 19 – 2018, Mr. Metodio Collantes, father of our confrere Fr. Carlos Collantes, Delegate Superior of our Region of Spain, returned to the Heavenly Father (e-mail [email protected]…

P. LEONE OCCHIO All’ospedale di Aracauria, Londrina, alle ore 22:40 del 13 settembre 2018, è morto P. Leone Occhio. Il confratello si trovava ricoverato nell’unità di cure intensive dell’ospedale da…

Cameroon: On September 20 – 2018, in the Parish of The Good Shepherd, the following confreres will celebrate their Perpetual Profession: Jean Zihalirwa Balota Yohanes Taninas Benyamin Sam Hermann…

Cameroon: On September 22 – 2018, in the Parish of St. Jude The Apostle (Douala), our confrere Ulrich Mokam Saa will be ordained Priest by Mons. Samuel Klèda, Archbishop of Douala.

Cameroon: On September 22 – 2018, in the Parish of St. Jude The Apostle (Douala) Mons. Samuel Klèda, Archbishop of Douala, our following confreres will be ordained Deacons: Maurice Fokam Jean Zihal…

All the General Councilors are present in Rome: during these days they are holding their General Council Meeting.

Castellana Grotte (Bari): On Sept. 11, Fr. Vito Scagliuso received the special honor “Castellana Solidale”.   It is a specific honor given by two associations (“ACLI” and “NOI PER” to those…

On Sept. 11 – 2018, around 5:45PM, our confrere Fr. Antonio Noris died in the city of Bukavu. He was 82 years old.   Fr. Antonio Noris wsas born in the town of Sforzatica di Dalmine (Bergam…

P. ITALO ANTONIO NORIS Quest’oggi, 11 settembre 2018, alle ore 17:45 circa, è morto a Bukavu il nostro confratello P. Italo Antonio Noris. Aveva compiuto 82 anni, essendo nato, a Sforzatica di Dalmi…

Tavernerio, Sept. 4 — 7. The Committee members of Permanent Formation, established by the General Direction, met for the first time. Their goal is to strengthen all the possible activities and initia…

Salerno, Sept. 1: About 350 participants attended the Xavrerian PAB. It was an endeavor of the Xaverian Family of Salerno: Xaverians, friends, and Xaverian Sisters, all organized in the Xaverian Hous…

Fr. Codenotti wrote on Sept. 6: "Last night, in Hokkaido (North Japan), there was a strong earthquake (6,7). There were powerful tremors which will continue possibly (6,7) for the next week. There co…

P. Paolo Zurlo: [email protected] P. Marco Vigolo: [email protected]

Sept. 6: Mr, Giovanni Costella, brother of Fr. Domenico, who is working in South Brasil, died. [email protected] Sept. 6: Mr Basuzwa Lusunwa Pierre, father of our confrere Fr. Gabriel, who is…

Fr. Bonané Chokola writes: "Within the context of the Celebrations (Aug, 14 — 21) for the 20 Years of Service of the Xaverians in Mozambique (together with the Sisters of the Sacred Family of Helmet)…

Fr Rocco Viviano attended the annual conference and Assembly of the Zen-to-Kirisutokyou-kondankai (Zen-Christian Friendship Association), which took place on 28-30 August. The Association was founded…

Bujumbura: Aug. 29. There was a precious, most felt and fraternal Eucharistic Celebration together with the relatives and friends of our six young Xaverians who were about to leave for the airport of…

After a week of retreat and formation, the General Directions of the Italian Missionary Institutes, wrote a letter in which they share the contents and reflections that came out in those days. The l…

August 1-3, 2018: Fr. Mark Marangone, Provincial Superior attended the CMSM (Conference of Major Superiors of Men) National Assembly which took place in St. Louis, MO (USA). The theme was "Youth &…

11 Jul: the Generalate House was visited by about 190 young pilgrims from the diocese of Parma; accompanied by their bishop, Enrico Solmi, they attended a meeting with the Pope at the Circo Massimo…

6-19 Aug: Fr. Paulin Batairwa Kubuya is taking part in a summer camp for adolescents and young people (circa 80) on interreligious dialogue. This activity has been going on for some years now and Fr…

News arrives from Henan that, some years ago (in 2009), in a remote valley not far from Zheng Zhou , an excursionist discovered a building of square-faced stones and round vaults. Surrounding buildin…