WorldCatholic.US: News and Views of the US Delegation
The May 2025 edition of WorldCatholic.us News, the official publication of the Xaverian Missionaries USA, offers a compelling collection of missionary experiences, reflections on justice and human dignity, and powerful testimonies of global solidarity.
Highlights of this issue include:
A Mother’s Love: a moving story connecting a Moroccan mother and her imprisoned son in Italy, capturing the power of compassion and mission through the Xaverian presence in Parma.
Life-Changing Mission Trip to Thailand: a heartfelt testimony of how a missionary experience opened eyes to global inequalities and human connection.
Catholic Perspectives on Immigration Reform: Fr. Carl Chudy, sx, explains the Church’s call for a just immigration system and compassionate action in a polarized society.
International Student Missions: reflections from Xaverian students preparing for a mission trip to Thailand, emphasizing humility and intercultural dialogue.
Community News: includes updates on the closure of the Wayne, NJ mission house, the welcoming of Fr. Joeven Matugas at the Fatima Shrine, and upcoming events such as the Xavier Knoll Mission Festival (June 21–22, 2025).
This edition embodies the Xaverian charism of “Making the world one family” with stories that witness to cross-cultural love, interfaith hospitality, and the Gospel shared in daily life.
