The Advocacy Network for Africa (ADNA)
Fr. Rocco Puopolo, Xaverian Missionary and Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network in Washington DC shares with us important work in the advocacy work of the Church for Africa. Numerous faith groups and groups concerned about food security and food sovereignty have been watching the administration’s evolving...
Ordination to the Diaconate of the First Filipino Xaverian Missionary
From final vows in the previous post, to ordination to the Diaconate for Patrick Santianez. Here are some pictures from the ordination celebration in Sierra Leone, West Africa. With brother Xaverians from Indonesia, Congo and Mexico: A real international mix With friends With seminarians of the Xaverian Missionaries in...
Filipino Xaverian Takes Final Vows in Sierra Leone, West Africa
I remember when Patrick Santianez first discerned about entering our congregation and his first entrance into the Pre-novitiate program years ago. Today we have an opportunity to see this generous heart give his life to the mission of the Church as a Xaverian Missionary, and how much more appropriate...
Friendships with Muslims has deepened his Christian faith
Spiritual Journey – Scott Alexander – An Expanded Faith from 30goodminutes on Vimeo.For Scott Alexander, Director of Catholic-Muslim studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, studying Islam and forming meaningful friendships with Muslims has deepened his Christian faith and expanded his worldview. CTU has trained many Xaverian Missionaries working...
New Pictures from our Missions in Various Parts of the World
Pictures from the Missions 2010...
The 400th Year Anniversary of the Death of Fr. Matteo Ricci, SJ
400 years ago today, Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci died in Beijing. One of the pioneers of the Jesuit mission to China, he remains a greatly respected figure for the Church and for the Chinese people. As Thinking Faith marks his anniversary this month, Yves Camus SJ introduces us to...
The Xaverian Missionaries
We created a new video ad to let people know how they can assist in the global mission of the Church through our congregation. Take a look....
A Star Shines in Zimbabwe
Sunrise over the bush. A fresh morning star spilling vitality over scrambling, dry rocks. The African plain: supple and green. Clouds (celestial rapids) racing over an otherwise halcyon sky.Against these, the voice of a woman: clear and strong. Liyana,” she sings. “Yes,” they respond. “Where are you?” she calls....
Happy Mother’s Day
Fr. Mark Marangone, one of our missionaries in Bogota, Colombia sent a link to a video from Colombia celebrating Our Lady in this month of May through the rosary. I found it deeply human and moving, especially coming from young people. May, the month of Our Lady of the...
Happy Mother's Day
Fr. Mark Marangone, one of our missionaries in Bogota, Colombia sent a link to a video from Colombia celebrating Our Lady in this month of May through the rosary. I found it deeply human and moving, especially coming from young people. May, the month of Our Lady of the...