Volunteer teacher in the hinterlands of Mindanao
The Xaverian Missionaries are working in the Philippines since 1990. In this film we see the selflessness and hope of the people wanting to reach out to the poor, clear signs of the gospel alive. Some teachers in the Philippines give up the comforts of home and family to...
Xaverian Mission Festival, July 2012
Xaverian Mission Festival, July 2012, a set on Flickr. Here are some glimpses of our Xaverian Mission Festival, held at our mission center in Franklin, Wisconsin. For many years we are organizing this opportunity for friends and neighbors to come together to enjoy summer fun and eats, all to...
Congo Conflict Mineral Trade: A Shout out for Foothill School of Arts and Sciences in Boise
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is a community of advocates for responsible U.S. relations with Africa. AFJN stresses issues of peacebuilding, human rights and social justice that tie directly into Catholic social teaching. AFJN works closely with Catholic missionary congregations and numerous Africa-focused coalitions of all persuasions to...
St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
June 9 is the commemoration of St. Augustine Zhao Rhong and companions. Christianity arrived in China by way of Syria in the 600s. Depending on China’s relations with the outside world, Christianity over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly. The 120 martyrs in...
July 4th is Philippine-American Friendship Day
The Philippine and American Flag Not too many Americans know, but July 4th, beside a celebration of American independence and a celebration of freedom, is also Philippine-American Friendship Day. Philippine Republic Day, July 4, (also known as Filipino-American Friendship Day) is a day in the Philippines designated to commemorate the...
Anniversary of My Missionary Priesthood
Fr. Carl Chudy saying mass in the late 90’s with the poor in the Philippines In the beginning of my missionary life in 1981 in Sierra Leone, West Africa June 28 I celebrate 26 years of my missionary priesthood. From work in West Africa, youth in Chicago and 13...
Overcoming Religious Intolerance
The Xaverian Missionaries find one of their most important purposes in the global mission of the church is in the challenging task of interfaith dialogue. There are many wonderful things in this regard going on all over the world. Here is something fairly close to home, shared in the...
A Xaverian Missionary Passes Away
On the 12th of June, Father Sergio Favarin passed away after a long and difficult illness. He was ordained to the missionary priesthood in 1973. He was 66 years old. After his ordination, from 1974-79, he was involved in youth work and global mission awareness with young people, as...
Little Heaven
The Human Rights Watch is putting on their yearly Film Festival in cities all over the country. There is a bevy of excellent films on the menu. One particular film we wish to highlight is a delightful and profound film called Little Heaven. In this film Lydia is at a...
A church in Makeni dedicated to the new Saint, Guido Maria Conforti
The new church in Sierra Leone, St. Guido Conforti Parish The Italian-born founder of the Xaverian Missionaries was canonized on the Oct. 23 in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI. The St. Guido Conforti Parish is located in the City of Makeni, in northern Sierra Leone. The Diocese, was founded...