Xaverian Fathers and Sisters on Retreat
See some lovely photos on our Flickr Feed. New Xaverian Missionaries' Sierra Leone WebsiteSierra Leone children sharing lunch at school
Indonesia in the House!
Fr. Anton, Provincial of the Xaverian Missionaries in Indonesia showing his artistic gifts in the painting of our founder, St. Guido Conforti. See more on our FB page.
Save the Date!
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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Hi there one and all,
It has been a few months since I managed to put together some musings from the Conforti Institute. It seems that the end of the past few months have been busy (or I've forgotten my deadline!). Since Easter, Jim. John and Hugh have continued with the Prison Spirituality Programme, Karen and Michael have been busy with the Global Learning Programme. With national exams taking place now there has been time for planning chaplaincy support and retreats for our partner secondary schools. And now is the time for Induction Days for incoming Senior Pupils.
And while all this is on-going we are still looking for new ways to engage with schools, parish and the wider community. However, the school holidays are approaching - a wee bit of calm and a change to re-charge the batteries for another year!
~ Fr. Paddy
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Racine Area Collaborative Catholic Youth Ministry - Raccym
Fr. Alex is participating in this Wisconsin organization. Check out their Facebook page. (But we can't attest to his bowling skills!)
"The missionary," wrote Saint Guido Conforti, "is the finest and most splendid example of the ideal life. In spirit, the missionary has contemplated Jesus Christ commissioning the apostles to conquer the world, not by weapons but by persuasion and love; and the missionary has been captivated by this encounter with Christ. For this ideal cause, the missionary gives up family, homeland, all that he treasures as his very own." Discover more.
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Interfaith DialogueCheck out the Xaverian Missionaries Common Ground Conference in the block above.
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Love Can Overcome Hate
The Xaverian Missionaries signed the United In Faith Open Letter
from religious communities regarding the anti-Muslim protest in Arizona.
Learn how the Anti-Muslim hate rally inspired good.
The Pope and the Rabbi...
"The Grandeur that You See in the Other"
There may come a moment in long-standing interfaith friendships when individuals deeply devoted to their religious traditions notice how the differences that separate them from their dialogue partner begin to recede or even dissolve. While recognizing that philosophical and religious differences still exist, they begin to experience a form of familiarity and kinship that supersedes religion, dogma, tradition, and history. Discover more.
See how well you do! Ridiculing Bullying and Bigotry |
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Hosted by the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation Flame 2 brought young people from across England, Wales and Scotland together. David Wells, an inspiring speaker and writer is Director of Adult Formation and Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Plymouth. He provided the narrative for a short film - Love Chooses You....
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Be the Change you wish to see in the World.
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Some practical ways/ideas to organise and focus your group from A movement run for, by and amongst young people.
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Progressio and Christian Aid have partnered to challenge people to live on less than �1 ($1.53) per day. Could you? Find out here.
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Blessed Oscar Romero
Resources to use relating to the newly beatified Oscar Romero.
More resources from the Ignatian Spirituality Network.
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Over 1,000 young people to receive the Cartias Award for their service and reflection this year. Learn more.
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Social Media Spreading the Good News
Suggestions about how the Vatican can use social media and traditional media to greater effect.
Save the Date!
Saturday September 26, 2015
The Xaverian Missionaries will present a Workshop on
Social Media and Evangelization
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Stay tuned: More info to follow. Check our website Events page for updates.
Millennial Podcasters with a Jesuit Take
"A combo burger of Krista Tippett meets Jimmy Fallon!"
That's how Fr. Greg Boyle described In Other News, a radio show hosted by "two over-caffeinated Jesuits in formation," Matt Wooters (Brother Matt) and Louie Hotop (Captain Louie). 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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