Senegal: Hissène Habré Court Opens
The Xaverian Missionaries arrived in Chad in 1982. Our goal is first evangelization, mission awareness, vocation promotion and formation.The territory of Chad is quite vast, but the greater part of its lands is covered by the Sahara Desert. The first attempts at evangelization in Chad date from the 17th...
Forging a Path into the Future for 20 countries Worldwide
XVI General Chapter, a set on Flickr. The Xaverian Missionaries are holding their General Chapter. This means representatives from 20 countries worldwide are gathering in Tavernerio, Italy to forge a new path for the next six years. Check out some of the first pics depicting the opening and visits...
Interview with a Missionary in the Philippines
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of our Asian theology program in the Philippines, an interview was held with Fr. Emmanuel Borelli, the first Xaverian ordained a priest from the new theology there. 1. Theologasia.ph: Father Emmanuel, you are the first Xaverian priest from the Theologate of the...
Lost Freetown – Sierra Leone
The Xaverian Missionaries are working in Sierra Leone, West Africa since the early 1950’s. In Freetown we are in the Kissy Dockyards assisting in Christian communities and running a seminary program with seven students. Sierra Leone is booming. In capital Freetown the population is rising and new homes spring...
What is a House Without Food
We, Xaverian Missionaries, arrived in Mozambique in 1992 as a response to the request made by the bishops seeking help for this war-devastated country (following the war for independence and civil war that lasted 20 years, 1972-92). The Church in Mozambique has a missionary structure (church, school, and cooperatives)...
A YOUNG MISSIONARY IN SIERRA LEONE, WEST AFRICA
Fr. Patrick Santianez with community leaders at mongo Bedugu From May 7 – May 19 I received an invitation to go to Sierra Leone, West Africa to lead our men their in a retreat. During that time I had a wonderful opportunity to visit some of our missions and...
10 Essential Points About Boston Bombers, Islam, and America
by Omid Safi for World Parliament of Religions Here are ten basic points that we would all do well to keep in mind as we try to make sense of a world that seems to be in need of sanity and compassion. 1) Those who know the suspects best...
Bosco Ntaganda in no longer a threat to Congolese citizens
I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice,I have grasped you by the hand;I formed you, and set youas a covenant of the people,a light for the nations,To open the eyes of the blind,to bring out prisoners from confinement,and from the dungeon, those who live in...
Catholics and Interreligious Relations: Challenges Facing a New Pope
Fr. Pawlikowski, theologian and teacher of many Xaverian Missionaries offers an interesting insight into the challenges of inter-religious dialogue for the new papacy. What are your thoughts? Share them in our comments section or on our Facebook page. By Fr. John T. Pawlikowski, OSM, Ph.DCatholic Theological Union, ChicagoBoard Trustee,...
Muslim and Christian Leaders Meet in Asia Summit
More than 100 representatives from 16 Asian countries kicked off the 4th Conference of Muslim-Christian Religious Leaders of Asia in Jakarta Tuesday, aiming to bring “a common word to common action” for justice in the region. “Bringing Common Word to Common Action is our theme now. In order to...