“Make of the world one family”

Xaverian Mission
Volume 66 - No. 1 | February 2018 Newsletter
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World Day of Peace Message ...2

Ordination in Manila ..................3
A Visit to Fadugu Parish.............4
Christians & Muslims .................5
News from the DRC .................6-7
St. Guido Conforti’s Letter.......9
World & US Province News..10-11

Xaverian Missionaries bring smiles to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Reflecting Christ

Migrants and Refugees:

Men and Women in
Xaverian Missionaries
Provincial Headquarters
Search of Peace
12 Helene Court
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Excerpts from the Message of Pope Francis:
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peacefully in a safe home. Welcoming others requires
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Tel.: (414) 421-0831 responsible management of new and complex situations that at times compound
Fax: (414) 421-9108 numerous existing problems, to say nothing of resources, which are always limited.
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measures to welcome, promote, protect, integrate and, ‘within the limits allowed by
Global Youth Mission Services (the a correct understanding of the common good, to permit [them] to become part of a
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Fax: (508) 429-4793 as the social doctrine of the Church teaches. It is here that solidarity and sharing are
Email: founded.”[BENEDICT XVI, Message for the 2011 World Day of Migrants and Refugees.]
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These words evoke the biblical image of the new Jerusalem. The book of the prophet
Xaverian Mission Newsletter Isaiah and that of Revelation (describe the city with its gates always open to people
Official publication of the of every nation, who marvel at it and fill it with riches. Peace is the sovereign that
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guides it and justice the principle that governs coexistence within it.
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arrive empty-handed. They bring their courage, skills, energy and aspirations, as
well as the treasures of their own cultures; and in this way, they enrich the lives of
Fr. Carl Chudy SX
Fr. Alejandro Rodriguez Gómez SX the nations that receive them. We also come to see the creativity, tenacity and spirit
Fr. Tony Lalli SX of sacrifice of the countless individuals, families and communities around the world
Fr. Rocco Puopolo SX who open their doors and hearts to migrants and refugees, even where resources are
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Celebrating a
Joyful Ordination
to the Deaconate
in Manila
Statement of Deacon Antoine
Mushagalusa Biregeyi, SX on
December 3, 2017

O
n this day, so great is our joy that we
want to share its impulse with all our
confreres around the world. In one
word, it is a “gratitude”: our thanksgiving to
God who calls us; to our Congregation that has carried us from
the day we first entered the walls of the Xaverian houses to this
day of our ordination, and into the future as well; to our beloved
Bishop Tobias of the Diocese of Novaliches who ordained us; to Fr.
Javier Mexicano Ferrer SX, Regional Superior in the Philippines, to
priests, deacons, religious Brothers and Sisters, our parents, rela-
tives from Mexico, Cameroon and the DRC; our loving formators,
and all those who have accompanied us in our journey. I express
this gratitude to all of you on behalf of my two Brothers and com-
panions Deacon Edgar Nava Perez and Deacon Ulrich Mokam Saa.
As I look at each one’s face now, I really feel that this is the day
the Lord has made for us, therefore “let us rejoice and be glad!”
Our joy today is the joy of love. Yes, “I love the Lord, He is filled
with Compassion, He turns to me on the day I called.” This sen-
tence from psalm 116 could describe concretely what Edgar,
Ulrich and I are feeling today. Today is a huge and deep revela-
tion of God’s great love for us. It has followed a continuous line
that has a beginning but no one knows the end. Therefore, the
question now is; how do we faithfully answer and make this love
become a life giving reality?
Dear friends, the theme of our ordination provides the answer;
“To follow the example of the master, Jesus.” The Gospel of St.
John shows us the image of the teacher, master at the Last
Supper. He washed the feet of his disciples. This action of Jesus
is an act of humility, service and a moral obligation to do the
same (Cfr Jn 13:14-15). Being aware of this command, we really
feel that our life is no longer ours.
I remember my years of formation--many things have taken place--some of them were very touching and exciting like
the welcoming party in the Philippines where we sat together and were full of laughter presenting shining faces. Some
other events were quiet bitter like the days we lost Br. Martin and Fr. Aldo. Through it all we were led by a mightier
hand. We were animated with the Spirit! It is all about the Spirit of love, Spirit of encounter, and the Spirit of patience.
This Spirit has brought us to this day to celebrate the fruit of God’s Kingdom in our midst, as it was in the mind of
Francis Xavier, our patron saint. We wish to follow the example of the Master, in washing the feet of the poor, margin-
alized, oppressed, little and forgotten. We want to follow Christ in serving the others.
To carry out this promise is sometimes tiring and difficult. Therefore, we need your unceasing and continuous support
that will bless our ways and allow God be manifested in us all. Relying on the same Mercy of God, the company of
Mary our Mother, we wholeheartedly thank you and wish you a very happy Feast.
St. Francis Xavier, the Saint Patron of our Parish, Pray for us!!

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Xaverian Missionaries in the World

A VISIT TO FADUGU
PARISH

F
adugu Is one of the four parishes cared for by
the Xaverian Missionaries in Sierra Leone. It is
located a dozen miles from Kabala on the road
to Makeni.
Arriving on a Thursday, we set for a three day visit to an
outstation called Kasanikoro, three and half hours dis-
tant from Fadugu. Five of us were taking part in this
trip: Father Martin Ali Keke SX, myself, Mr. Lamin the
catechist, and two young students and aspirants of the
Xaverians in Fadugu, David and Joseph. Along the trip
we stopped by a Muslim village to greet the imam and
the Muslim community. After three and a half hour trip,
during which Fr. Martin only used first and second gear because of the bumps and
holes, we finally arrived in Kasanikoro. We were welcomed by the villagers with enthu-
siasm and joy expressed through songs, dance and warm greetings. The church was
filled with children eager to pray and sing and learn. At 5:00 p.m. the bell rang and
the catechumens were divided into three groups: children, adolescents and adults.
Catechism was taught in Limba, one of the local languages. At 6:30 p.m. we stopped
to eat food they offered us. People went to their homes and returned around 7:30 p.m.
to watch the film “The Martyrs of Uganda,” which concluded the evening.
The next day we went to another village, because the people from Kamayeke pleaded
to have a visit from the Catholic fathers. A warm welcome awaited us. The whole vil-
lage gathered around us except the women who prepared food for all the guests com-
ing from the neighboring villages. After the prayer and exhortation from Fr. Martin,
people made requests for a well for clean drinking water, a healthcare center and a
Top: Fr. Martin Ali Keke SX school. Fr. Martin encouraged them to remain faithful to God and explained that
celebrates Mass. Fr. Noah François
SX takes a selfie.
development is an enterprise that requires a lot of work from themselves. It takes
vision and effort to make it happen. In the afternoon, we returned to Kasanikoro. Fr.
Martin initiated a visit to another village near Fadugu. We went through the village as far as the church, passing by
every house to greet and encourage Christians and Muslims alike. In the evening we continued catechism and rehearsal
of songs for the Sunday celebration. We concluded the activities with the projection of a movie about Moses. The visit
ended on Sunday. After the Eucharistic celebration, we returned to Fadugu in the afternoon.
Another good experience was the study of the word of God. This happens with adult groups and Catholic Youth
Organization (CYO) around Fadugu and other outstations. One element caught my attention. It consists of reading and
sharing the following Sunday’s Gospel. It is a kind of lectio divina adapted to different groups and becomes the guide-
line of our actions during the week. The celebration ends with prayer and a blessing.
To conclude, it has been a two week experience that helped me connect with the reality of the first proclamation.
People in their simplicity welcome the fathers and the word of God. We see the generosity and the availability of
those who accept Christianity and accompany them in their life’s journey.
~ Fr. Noah Onguéné François SX
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 Xaverian Missionaries in the USA

HOW CHRISTIANS
AND MUSLIMS
FLOURISH
TOGETHER IN THESE
TIMES
L
ast October I had the distinct opportunity to
join Christians and Muslims in the Farmington
Valley area of Connecticut in a special program
with the above title. It was a conference featuring
keynote speakers, workshops of various types, and
a presentation that invoked discussion and sharing
among all of us who attended.
The first part of the program began Friday evening
at the Farmington Valley Islamic Center where our
first keynote speaker, Dr. Mahan Mirza shared with us
“Inspiring Stories from our Shared Values.” He is Professor of the Practice in the Contending Modernities Program at the
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame and lead faculty in a project to advance
scientific and theological literacy in madrasa discourses in India and Pakistan.
The second part of our gathering continued the next morning at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 1652, Farming-
ton. There we began the day with the second keynote speaker, Miroslave Volf, one of the most celebrated Christian
theologians in the world today. He is the founder and director of Yale Center for Faith and Culture and Henry B. Wright
Professor of Theology, Yale University Divinity School. His talk, “Do Christians and Muslims Share the Same God?”, was
an extraordinary opportunity to engender conversation and dialogue among us all.
The day continued with a series of workshops led by a number of experts around Christian Muslim relations. They in-
cluded the following titles:
Addressing Misconceptions About Islam and Muslims. Facilitated by Dr. Saud Anwar: Exploring the way misinfor-
mation spreads fear and hate through media amplification and focused attacks.
A Spiritual Compass for Youth in a Chaotic World. Facilitated by Miranda Moeller and Omar Tawil: How youth
and youth leadership can support, honor, and learn from each other’s practices.
Refugee Resettlement Stories. Facilitated by Dr. Reza Mansoor: How faith-based communities have embraced
local refugee families and the related rewards and challenges.
Women in Religious Leadership. Facilitated by Fatma Antar, Carole Fay, and Rev. Linda Spiers: Evolving leader-
ship roles for women in Islam and Christianity.
I sat in on Dr. Saud Anwar’s explorations on misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. I was particularly struck by the ex-
tensive and structural ways misconceptions are perpetuated quite purposely through well-funded foundations and among
certain political leaders, both local and national.
The final component of the program ended with a stimulating panel discussion on Next Steps: Moving Forward Together.
Rev. Susan Murtha and Khamis Abu-Hasaballah facilitated the panelists which included: Jane Smith, Professor Emeritus,
Hartford Seminary, and Mahan Mirza, Professor at the Kroc Institute.
“Moving forward” is indeed a fitting way to envision our Catholic commitment to the world around us through the con-
nective love and compassionate heart of Jesus Christ. As we build vibrant Catholic communities through our life in
community, sharing the Word of God and the Eucharist, we extend the sharing of our lives with all of those around us, of
all faiths, and no faith at all. We extend the power of Christ’s healing in a diverse, and often divided world. We are the
body of Christ, a seed of the Kingdom of God, in order to realize the testament of Jesus in his prayer, “Father, may they
be one, as you and I are one.”
~ Fr. Carl Chudy SX

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“SUSTAINED by the LORD!”
A letter from Fr. Faustino Turco SX

Our mission is always a gift: the problems there always

bring rays of light.
I refer the demonstration on 30 December here in Kinshasa and elsewhere in the country.
The police have cracked down on the protesters with batons, whips and other weapons
resulting in 12 deaths. This figure is disputed by the Government. Certainly in our
neighboring parish, San Domenico, a woman died with a bullet in the head, and many
witnessed her death. It is really senseless because this woman was an innocent bystander.
This morning, going to pay a bill at the hospital, I met a lady with bruises who showed me
pictures of her back. She had received ten lashes.
With emotion and pain she explained to me how she was beaten while she was on her
knees, as she waited to enter the Church for a Mass of Recollection and Prayers for Peace.
She saw that there was a police presence and she has been told that the best thing to do
was kneel and request the assistance of the Virgin of peace. The police insulted her in a
language that showed that their origin was not Kinshasa indicating that they were people
of Eastern Congo who came to do that task.
The woman repeated aloud in the waiting room while a dozen people listened: “I felt a
strength inside to answer these soldiers that insulted me, that I never had. At that time I
didn’t have any fear. Before them, I called to my husband and my children saying: if they
kill me, today I bless you all and dare, do not be afraid. The Lord sustains us.“
Amazing. I wanted to stay to listen to for hours the testimonies of lay people who do not
hide their faith.
With this little flash of our “hot” situation, I send you a big hug.
Faustino
(See the news story in World Mission News on page 10)
Testimonies of lay people in the
DRC who are “Rays of Light”

The Xaverian Missionaries have been

ministering in the Democratic Republic
of Congo for more than fifty years.
In the vibrant Catholic communities,
political unrest has had devastating
affects. The Comité Laic de Coordination
(CLC, Catholic laity organization) have
organized to ask President Joseph
Kabila to declare publicly that he will
not run for another term as president
in compliance with the Constitution and
with the New Year’s Eve agreement of
December 31, 2016. He has stubbornly
hung on to power and refuses to leave.

People walk as traffic is

blocked by security forc-
es Dec. 31 in Kinshasa,
Congo. Church leaders ex-
pressed “profound shock” Police arrested 15-year-old Binja Happy Yalala
after security forces fired during a peaceful protest in Idjwi, eastern Dem-
on Catholics (CNS/Kenny ocratic Republic of Congo, on November 15, 2017.
Katombe, Reuters) © 2017 Human Right Watch
St. Guido Maria Conforti
In Omnibus Christus! Christ in All!
Excerpts from St. Guido Conforti’s Circular Letter #5
Parma, Italy, Motherhouse July 2, 1921
To
all the missionaries, present and future, of the
Saint Francis Xavier Foreign Mission Society:
Every one of us should be intimately persuaded
that the vocation to which we have been called could not be
greater or more noble; it draws us close to Christ, the au-
thor and consummator of our faith, and to the Apostles who,
leaving everything behind, pledged themselves entirely and
without reserve to following Christ. They are the best models
for our life. The Lord could not have been more benevolent
towards us!
Through the profession of the religious vows we die to all
earthly things in order to live a life hidden in God with Jesus
Christ, thus fulfilling what the Apostle Paul wrote to the early
believers: “You have died, your life is hidden now with Christ
in God” (Col 3: 3). The religious vows bind us more and more
to divine service. Saint Thomas Aquinas states that religious
profession is akin to a second baptism because it is the begin-
ning of a new life.
In times of discouragement, let us turn to God in prayer, renew
our resolve and increase our fidelity to our commitments. The
words of the Apostle assure us: “Let everyone stay as he was at
the time of his call” (1 Co 7:20).
If we remain faithful to the Institute to which we have given
our name, observe its Constitutions and work under the direc-
tion of its superiors, we will acquire much merit, save many
souls and obtain the reward reserved to those who put their
hand to the plough without looking back: the hundredfold that
Christ promised in a special way to his Apostles.
[W]e should strive to always live that life of faith proper to the
just in general, and more so to the priest and apostle in par-
ticular: a constant desire and quest for God’s will rather than
our own. We will live in this way if we make faith the absolute
norm for our conduct and allow it to shape our thoughts, mo-
tives, sentiments, words and deeds.
We will live this way if in all circumstances we keep Christ
in mind; he will always be with us, when we pray, at the altar,
when we study, in the many activities of our ministry, in our
dealings with others, in times of distress, sorrow and tempta-
tion. In all things we will draw inspiration from him, in such a
way that our external behavior will become the manifestation
of the interior life of Christ within us.
We must love God above all else, and foster a heartfelt love for
ourselves and our brothers, especially those who are mem-
bers of the same religious family and share our life, struggles,
merits, direction and all else, whilst we prepare to share one
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day the same heavenly reward. We must not harbor any doubts
about the essential nature of this commandment to love: “This
commandment was given by God”, says the disciple that Jesus
loved, “that he who loves God must also love his brother”.
In my unworthiness, I pray the Lord to grant us that unity of
mind and heart that the divine Master left as his final and
treasured legacy to the apostles and those who would believe in
him; may this unity reign among those assigned to the houses
of the Society to prepare the missionaries of the future. May
they be ever united among themselves and show an unreserved
and unconditional respect for the directives of the General
Direction.
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in
unity!” says the psalmist. May the lord grant that our Society
always reflect such a comforting image. This will come about
if the love of Christ, described by the Apostle of the Gentiles,
governs our relationships and forms of all the confreres a
single heart and a single mind.
In concluding these reflections, allow me to sum up all that
I have said above in a personal wish: that the distinguishing
characteristic of the present and future members of the Society
be the result of the following components: a spirit of living
faith which enables us to see God, seek God, love God in all
things, intensifying our desire to spread God’s reign every-
where; a spirit of prompt and ready obedience in everything, no
matter how costly, in order to achieve the victories promised
by God to those who are obedient; a spirit of intense love for
our religious family, that we must look upon as a mother, and a
spirit of intense love for all the members of our Society.
This is my wish, and I ask you to accept it as a father’s final
testament. I entrust this desire to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and
I ask him to fulfill it with the help of his grace. Although we
may be workers of the last hour, if we do our best to bring this
about we will give our own modest contribution to the edifi-
cation of the mystical body of Christ, and we will receive the
same reward granted to the workers of the first hour.
In the hope that we will one day meet together in heaven, and
share the same heavenly homeland, after having been members
of the same family on earth, I bless you all.
Affectionately in the Heart of Christ,
+ Bishop Guido Maria Conforti,
Superior General
The Society of Saint Francis Xavier for the Foreign Missions
All of St. Guido’s Circular letters can be found at https://www.
xaverianmissionaries.org/circularletters/#.WlTR66inGHs
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World Mission News
AFRICA/DR CONGO
5 dead, 134 churches surrounded,
6 priests arrested in December
repression
Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) - The Apostolic
Nunciature in the Democratic Republic of
Congo has published a provisional report of
the violence suffered by the Church following
the brutal repression of the protest march on
December 31, 2017, promoted by the Comité
Laic de Coordination (CLC, Catholic laity
organization) to ask President Joseph Kabila for
a public declaration that he will not run for
another term as president in compliance with
the Constitution and with the Saint Sylvester
Accords, signed on December 31, 2016.
According to the report, 134 parishes have
been surrounded and isolated by the police;
there are two parishes where access to the
faithful and the celebration of Sunday Mass
have been prevented; five parishes where the
Mass was interrupted by the security forces; 18
who saw their fenced area invaded by soldiers
and policemen; another 10 parishes were hit by
tear gas launched in their courtyard.
Five people were killed, one of whom in the
church of Saint Dominique, two in Sainte
Famille parish and two others in that of Saint
Alponse. Among the people arrested there are
six priests plus a seminarian.
The report specifies that the information comes
from reliable ecclesiastical sources updated to
January 3 and is still provisional.
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World Mission News Digest
VATICAN
Pope Francis: the proclamation of the
Gospel is not “proselytism.” Only the
Holy Spirit “attracts” and converts
hearts
Rome (Agenzia Fides) - The proclamation of the
Gospel “is not making proselytism.” The Church
grows “for attraction,” not from our “apologetic
explanations” and our efforts to “convince” others
with words and reasoning. It is only the Holy Spir-
it that “works” in the witness of those who live
the Gospel, Pope Francis told journalists on the
flight back from Bangladesh to Rome. Pope Francis
reiterated the dynamic with which the Gospel is
communicated, and which also characterizes every
authentic missionary experience.
During the flight, a French journalist remarked
that “some are opposed to inter-religious dialogue
and evangelization” and asked the Pope to indi-
cate what was in his opinion on evangelizing and
dialogue for peace, considering the fact that “to
evangelize means bringing about conversions that
provoke tension and sometimes conflicts between
believers.” “First of all,” the Pope remarked, in-
troducing a distinction dear to him, “evangelizing
is not proselytizing” quoting Pope Benedict XVI.
Evangelization is “living the Gospel and bearing
witness to how one lives the Gospel, witnessing
to the Beatitudes, giving testimony to Matthew
25, the Good Samaritan, forgiving 70 times 7. And
in this witness, the Holy Spirit works and there
are conversions, If conversions take place,” the
Pope continued, they represent “the answer to
something that the Spirit has moved in the heart
before the witness of the Christians.”
ASIA/BANGLADESH
Pope Francis, apostle of love in a
Muslim country ’
Dhaka (Agenzia Fides) “Without love we cannot
do anything to this world.” In Bangladesh and
Myanmar, Pope Francis showed here what love
means, not only towards refugees, but to the
entire Bangladeshi people,” said Fariduddin
Mashud, a Muslim leader who was among the
many who appreciated the Pope’s visit and
presence. The Bangladeshi Hindu leader Shami
Druveshanando agreed, “Pope Francis was a
bringer of peace in Bangladesh.” Prof. Anisus
Zaman, a Muslim, stated, “We are happy to
have received Pope Francis in our country. He
came at the right time: where there is despair,
he came to bring hope. He brought sympathy
and empathy to the Rohingya refugees and
launched an appeal for their dignity. Surely
Pope Francis’ visit will open a window for our
future, to create authentic fraternity.”
“We can say with certainty that the reception
of the Bangladeshi population was excellent,”
noted Fr. Lintu D’Costa, a priest of Dhaka. The
small Church of Bangladesh, 0.2% in a country
with a Muslim majority, carries “the blessing
received from Pope Francis in its heart. We
all appreciated his humility and simplicity, his
being close to the young, the poor, the mar-
ginalized, just as Jesus did. His spirit and his
authentic Gospel witness, and his always incisive
words of forgiveness, dialogue, human dignity,
struck everyone and will leave an indelible
mark on our lives,” concluded Fr. D’Costa.

News from our USA Communities
Provincial House
Wayne NJ
Bishop Angelo Frosi, Xaverian Missionary and
first Xaverian ordained in the United States, is
the subject of a new process of canonization in
the Church. Bishop Jose Maria Chaves Dos Reis
of Abaetetuba, Brazil where Bishop Frosi served
as bishop from 1970 until his death in 1995 has
begun the process.
The solemn opening of the Beatification and
Canonization process of Bishop Angelo Frosi took
place on December 8, 2017. The ceremony took
place in the Cathedral of the Diocese of Abaete-
tuba which is promoting the Cause, whilst the
Postulator is the diocesan priest Francesco Correa
Moraes, helped by Fr. Alfiero Ceresoli SX
We are looking for friends who may have known
him as we gather written testimonials. If you
knew Bishop Frosi, or of him, please contact
Fr. Mark Marangone, Provincial
Xaverian Missionaries
12 Helene Court
Wayne NJ 07470
Lenten Retreats
Fr. Michael Davitti is planning Lenten Retreats
with the NJ Councils of the Knights of Columbus.
Praesidium Accreditation™ publicly demonstrates that the Congregation of the Xaverian
Missionaries has achieved the highest industry standards in abuse prevention and response.
Fatima Shrine
Holliston MA
Lenten Soup & Mission
One popular event that the Xaverian
Missionaries at Fatima Shrine host each year
is the Lenten Soup and Mission Evening.
Participants gather at 6:00 p.m. around tables
enjoying a variety of delicious soups as a way
to share a simple supper together in fellowship.
Then they are “fed” with inspiring input
from the Ministry of the Xaverian Missionaries,
oftentimes a witness of our direct mission
service in Africa, Asia or South America or a
theme that deepens the Mission Spirit of all
disciples. This year we are looking forward to
a presentation by Fr. Carl Chudy SX (pictured
above on the right at an interfaith dialogue
event in NJ) our former provincial superior, who
is now residing at our Holliston Community
as he completes sabbatical studies directed to
Christian/Muslim Dialogue. He will share his
learnings with us as disciples to be better able
to dialogue with peoples of other faiths or
no faith. That is Saturday, February 24th at
6:00 p.m. at Xavier Hall of Fatima Shrine in
Holliston.”
Lenten Liturgies
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 14th,
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USA Communities News
Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. for
the duration of Lent. On Ash Wednesday we
have the three masses: 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
and 7:30 p.m. There will be confessions at
the usual time, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Saturdays.
Stations of the Cross will take place on Good
Friday at 3:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at
11:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday. .
Xavier knoll
Franklin WI
Welcome Fr. Joe Matteucig SX!
The Franklin Community heartily welcomes Fr.
Joe who is transferring from Holliston to work
in Mission Education here. We know he will be
sorely missed in MA but we are so happy to
have him in WI!
We invite you to keep
up with all the updates
of Xaverian Missionaries by
visiting the individual houses
on the “Contact Us” pages of
www.xaverianmissionaries.org
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