"Always keep before your eyes the example of the Good Shepherd who came not to be served but to serve, not to rest in his own comforts but to go forth, and who came to find and save those who were lost." ~ Pope Francis (Homily for Holy Mass with Priestly Ordinations)
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Representing USA Religious in Rome
Fr. Carl Chudy SX (third from left above) as the Ad Hoc member on the Executive Committee of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) was in Rome at a series of meetings in various missions, departments and offices of the Vatican together with members of the Executive Committee of the Leadership Council of Women Religious (LCWR). Here they all are with Cardinal Turkson. Anyone interested in changing the world through citizen
action, save the date: Thursday, October 8, 2015
The Xaverian Missionaries US Province along with the American Humanist Association are sponsoring Common Ground 2015, an all-day conference, FREE and open to the general public, that aims to bring together religious believers, secular humanists, and nonbelievers together in conversation in order to gain perspective on each others ways of seeing the world, while embracing commonalities in our human experience that bring us together for social change. Learn more.
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 New CPD Opportunities @ ConfortiPlaces are now available for booking on the following CPD courses at the Conforti Institute. All courses are free of charge and places can be reserved by emailing pamela@confortiinstitute.org (please quote your name and school, along with the title and date(s) of the course you would like to attend). Read the complete curricula here.
Friday 22nd May - Rights Across the Curriculum (closing date for applications: Monday 11th May)
Friday 5th June - Deeper Understanding of Global Citizenship* (closing date for applications: Monday 25th May)
Wed 17th June - Learning for Sustainability
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The Challenge of Mission Today... Oh! How it is changed!!!!
Read Fr. Rocco's Reflection in here. Make sure to scroll to page 7.
Xaverian Missionaries Proclaim Christ Across Borders of Every Kind!
Fr. Rocco tells how and why in the Sisters of St. Joseph Boston publication, Soundings. (Scroll to page 15)
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Interfaith DialogueCheck out the Xaverian Missionaries Common Ground Conference in the block above.
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The Future of Conflict Resolution through the Eyes of Youth
Conflict resolution and reconciliation is a powerful way for two or more parties to find a peaceful solution to a disagreement. The voice of our youth has always provided a progressive and creative perspective. Join us for a meaningful conversation that fosters the Language of Interfaith and cultivates pathways from Interfaith Dialogue to Spiritual Activism.
Talking Back to Hate
Talking Back to Hate is engaging the global community and organizational partners in taking positive action in response to hate through advocacy, education, dialogue and solidarity. Explore URI's toolkit of ideas and information about hate speech and ways to respond and other educational resources here.
Institute for Peace & Dialogue
The next International Summer Academies in Peacebuilding, Mediation, Conflict Resolution and Intercultural Dialogue will be held in Baar Switzerland. The main goal of the summer academies is to support institutional academic peacebuilding, mediation and conflict resolution education and strengthen the skills of the representatives of state organs, business sector, INGOs, education institutes and independent mediators. Learn more.
You've probably seen the phrase, "Think Globally, Act Locally." To me, it's more than a bumper sticker. When I saw horrific images of the earthquake in Nepal and then moments later demonstrations and rioting a car ride away in Baltimore, I was reminded that strife and pain are everywhere, whether its nature's force, or man-made. I soon began to wonder what I could do? Find out more.
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CAFOD is calling on budding young directors to create short, climate-themed films for The Climate Coalition's Close-up on Climate film project. Anyone aged 5-18 can enter, and the most inspiring and creative films will feature in the "Coalition's For The Love Of" campaign throughout 2015. Find out more.
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Be the Change you wish to see in the World.
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Learn how you can combat racism.
Click on the picture to go to the video.
Download the Prayer and Reflections from the Archbishop of Baltimore on Injustice and Violence.
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HIT the Road!
Throughout May SCIAF are on our bikes, cycling around Scotland to visit schools, parishes and people who have supported us for the last 50 years. We'll be bringing stories from the people we've helped, and talking about our work today in some of the world's poorest countries. Learn more.
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RESTORATION is the fourth film in Green World Rising, a series of films aimed at moving the climate debate forward. The film focuses on how nature can protect the Earth from the harmful effects of climate change and how industrial design and science researchers can learn valuable lessons from natural systems. Discover more.
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The Xaverian Missionaries have a new Mobile App
available on Apple, Android & Amazon. Now you can take us with you wherever you go. Remember: We are ALWAYS here for you!
 The Spring 2015 edition of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter is available online. This issue highlights Representing USA Religious in Rome, Pope Francis' Message on Vocations. It covers stories on Sierra, Lenten Journeys and Easter Reflections.
 FOUNDER of the XAVERIAN MISSIONARIES Saint Guido Maria Conforti Our "missionary to the world" became a saint on World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2011.
 FOUNDER of the XAVERIAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF MARY |
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