World Day of Prayer for Creation
September 1 opens the Season of Creation, which lasts till October 4 (Feast of St Francis): Join the celebration!
Pope Francis has established September 1 as World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, in line with the Orthodox Church's day for the protection of the environment.
"As Christians we wish to offer our contribution towards overcoming the ecological crisis which humanity is living through," Francis wrote in the letter, addressed to Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, and Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Learn more.
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The Transforming Power of New York in the Life of a Group of Italian Youth
On Wed. August 12th, a group of 22 Youth from Florence, Italy, visited the Xaverian community of Wayne, NJ. They were coming from Columbus, Ohio, where they had been hosted by Central Ohio Technical College. During their stay, they met Senator Jay Hottinger, who inspired them with the history, technology and artistic accomplishment of that community.
New York was the last part of their trip which had been devised as a full immersion experience with the American people and culture.
The meeting with our community gave them possibility to sort out and share their various feelings and experiences. Discover more from Fr. Michael Davitti SX .
Xaverian Named Bishop of Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, Pope Francis has elevated Very Reverend Father Natale Paganelli, the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Makeni to the office of Bishop. Bishop-elect Paganelli has been assigned the titular see of Gadiaufala. Learn more.
Social Media Spreading the Good News
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Princeton Junction, NJ
Saturday September 26, 2015
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Social Media and Evangelization with Meredith Gould, PhD Download the Flyer here. Register here.
COMMON GROUND 2105
Join the Xaverian Missionaries at Rutgers University in New Brunswick NJ on Oct 8, 2015 for a one day free conference bringing people who believe in God and those who don't together to work for a better world. Register here.
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It's that time of year, once again the schools are back, and summer is over. Back in the Conforti Institute, we have already wrapped up the Servant Leadership programme and are dusting off the SSVP schools programme. The Prison Spirituality course is continuing and with new avenues to explore developing as well! So it's a brief summary, with more to come!! ~ Fr. Paddy
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The Servant Leadership programme was as good as ever and the education team is now looking forward to working with more young people than ever in the future. Not a bad boast!
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Discernment Days for Fall 2015
~Fr. Rocco
Fr Rocco shares the charism of the Xaverian Missionary Fathers and Brothers on Catholic TV.
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3FF works to build good relations between people of different faiths, beliefs and cultures. Forty-five emerging leaders from different religious and cultural backgrounds are coming together to create a change in communities across the UK. Over the coming year, students of different faiths and beliefs on 3FF's 'ParliaMentors' leadership programme will work to deliver social action projects in their university cities, while being mentored by MPs. Learn more.
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Students' synod questionnaire meets with surprisingly wide response
More than 12,000 Catholics of all ages from 42 countries and different backgrounds, most of whom regularly attend Mass, responded to the questionnaire on marriage and the family circulated by Anna Roth and Tobias Roth from M�nster University and Sarah Delere from the Free University of Berlin between September 2014 and March 2015. Discover more.
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The Legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis has been Bishop of Rome for only two and a half years. In this relatively short period of time he has been incredibly successful in reigniting the hopes and enthusiasm of reform-minded and self-described Vatican II Catholics. Learn more.
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Compassion Games
The Compassion Games utilize the best of human nature - the innate desire within us to play and to cooperate, to learn and to connect, and to be part of something bigger than ourselves - to catalyze compassionate action in communities around the world. Through the spirit of competitive altruism and play, players compete not against each other but with one another, to help develop the skills we need to be more compassionate toward others, toward the earth, and toward ourselves. By participating in the 2015 Annual Compassion Games Competition, players help make their communities kinder, safer, and more just places to live and play! Join us for our annual global celebration of compassionate action around the world, from September 11, the U.S. National Day of Service to September 21, the U.N.'s International Day of Peace! Register here.
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International Day of Peace
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International Day of Peace, September 21st of each year, was created by a United Nations Resolution in the 1980s. Peace Day has grown to become a time for global celebration, education, and reflection on peacebuilding in local communities and throughout the world.
Anyone, anywhere can celebrate Peace Day. It can be as simple as lighting a candle at noon, sitting in silent meditation, or doing a good deed for someone you don't know. Or it can involve getting your co-workers, organization, community or government engaged in a large event. You can also share thoughts, messages and pictures to commemorate Peace Day on social media. Take Part!
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As a filmmaker, Hubert Sauper does not take the road less traveled. That would be far too easy. He doesn't, in fact, take roads much at all. First he spent two years on his French farm building his own ultralight plane out of tin and canvas and lawnmower wheels. Then, in 2010, he flew it from France to southern Sudan. And then things got interesting. Discover more. |
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Encouraging Youth to Vote, and For the Right Reasons
By Adrian Alfred
It is my belief that youth from across the globe can make a difference in all spheres of society; the voices of the youth must be heard since we are the future leaders. We have opinions and we want our voices to be heard. We sometimes believe that our voices don't matter or that no one ever takes the time to listen to us. The world is rapidly changing and in order to create and implement policies and programmes geared towards youth, the youth themselves must play an active role in the decision-making process in order for their interests to be heard by policymakers. Learn 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 Summer 2015 edition of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter is available online. This issue highlights the US Xaverian Retreat, Laudato Si, the World Social Forum, Mission in Thailand, Xaverian Spirituality inspired by St. Guido Conforti and more...
 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 |
Come Pass It On Again!
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