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May is traditionally a time to fathom more deeply the mystery of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, in each of our lives. We honor Mary because she gives birth to and brings the Word, Jesus to the world. She shows us in a dramatic way what we are all called to do. The power of the most High overshadows and the Spirit comes upon each one of us, sending us out into the world to bring the hope of Christ, to bring the Word to life."
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Xaverians on the Radio
The Xaverian Missionary Fathers serve Christ in the missions in African and Asia, as well as at the Fatima Shrine in Holliston in the Archdiocese of Boston. Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O'Connor talk with Fr. Rocco Puopolo and Fr. Joseph Matteucig about their service in the Xaverian Missionaries in both Sierra Leone and Taiwan, as well as the initiatives they are undertaking in this country to connect American youth with their counterparts elsewhere. Hear it here. |
"When we dream alone it remains a dream, when we dream together it becomes reality."
 Michael Canning part of the Education Team at The Conforti Institute, organises the annual Glasgow Archdiocesan Youth Pilgrimage to the shrine of Lourdes. Preparations are now well in place and the 70 young people have been chosen who will represent Glasgow Archdiocese in Lourdes this year. Follow this link to read Michael's speech to the youth, their parents and benefactors at a recent fund-raising event.
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JustFaith Ministries Presents JusticeWalking: Taking the First Step |
J - Walking
Crafted for older high school students and their mentors, this 12 session process engages participants in a spiritual journey and exploration of the radical call of the Gospel.
JusticeWalking (J-Walking) is a three to six month "prophet-raising" process that forms small communities of adults and older teens who experiment with living the Gospel message. Read more.
College Justice Walking is a semester-long "Discipleship Journey" that forms small communities of college students as they experiment with living the Gospel message and the social implications of our faith. Read more. Follow them on Facebook |
People Power at work Fr John Convery was among a small Scottish delegation in the 2500 audience at the Mayoral Accountability Assembly organised by London Citizens, an alliance of over 230 faith education and civic groups in the capital.
Candidates in the Mayoral Election Campaign listened as moving testimonies were made by citizens seeking safer streets for young people, better quality housing, a response to growing unemployment and more employers to sign up to the Living Wage Campaign.
We will keep you informed about plans to develop a citizens' alliance in Scotland. |
NY Day of Interfaith Youth Service A Success!
 Students from campuses across New York got their hands dirty cleaning up a community garden with the non-profit organization Harlem Grown, joined by enthusiastic volunteers from the Muslim Consultative Network and Progressive Muslim Meetup. With saws, shovels, and wheelbarrows, the group worked hard to move over a ton of gravel, clear 100 cubit feet of branches, and plant 58 bulbs in under four hours! The garden will be used by the schoolchildren of P.S. 175 to learn about gardening, nutrition, and the environment. Learn more.
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BBQ Night Tuesday 22 May at Conforti
 An invitation to young people in the Coatbridge/ North Lanarkshire/ Central Scotland to come along from 7pm and meet some of our team for some ribs, burger, sausage (and we do veggie options too). We make no promises about the weather, but if you're looking for a break from exam revision, then get yourself along here and bring a friend ..or two.. or three. For more information contact Patrick Duffy.
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Africa Night at the Xaverian Missionaries in Massachusetts
 AFJN Executive Director Dominican Father Aniedi Okure and Policy Analyst Bahati Jacques conducted an information session at the Xaverian Missionaries community in Holliston Massachusetts. The session was organized by Father Rocco Puopolo SX, an AFJN Board member. It attracted over sixty participants from the Boston Metro area.
The session focused on the theme of the Second Synod of Bishop for Africa - The Church at the service of reconciliation, Justice and Peace - and discussed its implications for the Church and the United States. Read more. |
80:20 Development in an Unequal World
 The Conforti Institute helped launch the 6th edition of this highly successful overview of key issues, debates and perspectives in human development and human rights worldwide at Glasgow University on 18th April. Book editor Colm Regan (pictured) addressed an audience of students, staff of Glasgow Centre for International Development and interested individuals, giving a challenging and impassioned overview of the major issues confronting the world in these times.
The book comes complete with DVD, comprising the complete text of the book with ideas and video clips for introducing workshops and has numerous links to sources of additional information. There is a website dedicated to the use of 80:20, which has been published in partnership with UNISA Press in South Africa, where it is likely to be used by many of the distance learning students engaged in development studies across Africa. For more information visit www.8020.ie
For teachers and youth workers interested in using the book, we will be offering introductory workshops in Scotland in the 2012-13 session. To register your interest contact us at Conforti Institute. |
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What happens to me when I receive the Eucharist? Do I change?
Our short answer comes from Father Matt Lowry from the Diocese of Phoenix. Joining him in the longer discussion is catechist and Life Teen staff member Katie Heller. Listen here. |
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War Don Don
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In the heart of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, United Nations soldiers guard a heavily fortified building known as the "special court." Inside, Issa Sesay awaits his trial. Prosecutors say Sesay is a war criminal, guilty of heinous crimes against humanity. His defenders say he is a reluctant fighter who protected civilians and played a crucial role in bringing peace to Sierra Leone. With unprecedented access to prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims, and, from behind bars, Sesay himself, WAR DON DON puts international justice on trial for the world to see... Learn more |
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Founder of the
Xaverian Missionaries
Saint Guido Maria Conforti
Our "missionary to the world" became a saint on World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2011.
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Saint Guido Conforti: The Bishop Who Loved the Whole World |
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Church Teaching on World Mission
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Across Borders
Passion for Christ
Passion for Humanity
is a collaborative media project of the Xaverian Missionaries of the USA and the United Kingdom.
XAVERIAN MISSIONARIES 12 Helene Court Wayne, New Jersey 07470 |
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The May 2012 edition of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter is available online. From Holliston MA to Bangladesh to Indonesia to Thailand, the Xaverians "Make of the world One Family!" Read it here. |
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Join us In the Global Mission of the Church!
Thank you for sharing in our mission. |
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