Being Catholic in a world of Many Faiths

Diverse peoples of different faiths coming together to share common faith values, and a commitment to create a more just world is both the theme of this issue of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter, and an important commitment of the mission of the Catholic Church.
It is a core hope which defines our identity as Xaverian Missionaries, called to those who do not believe as we do. We proclaim the Cross of Christ in a time when worldwide religious plurality is at its zenith, and intolerance to religious pluralism is at its deadliest levels.
Read articles on Christian-Buddhist Dialogue in Taiwan, the service of the Shinmeizan Prayer and Dialogue Center in Japan, how US Chinese Catholics seek dialogue beyond Christianity at St. Therese, Chinatown, Chicago, the work of Xaverians accompanying Filipino Farmers in their Struggle for Justice, and other news that touch the Xaverian World.

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Xavier: Apostle to the World

In celebration of the "Xaverian Year" honoring the 500th anniversary of Xavier's birth, with his life and vocation journey.

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The Blessings of Easter 

The seven baptisms celebrated at St. Therese in Chinatown is indeed a grace-filled moment for the parish.  Read about other events in this active community of faith.

The Provincial house will welcome soon Fr. Carl Chudy, the newly elected Provincial of the USA, taking the place of Fr. Ivan who led our Congregations in the USA for the last 8 years.

The 13th Provincial Chapter was held in Franklin, Wisconsin, amidst the ever-present snow.  Yet, it did not stop a group of friends to show their support for our Bangladesh missions during the Lenten Season.

Plus, read an article on the Mission Alliance of Boston, as they prepare for the 200 Anniversary of the Boston Archdiocese. 

  Mission News 

Congo: Surviving an airplane crash: a new Chance in Life

Pope Benedict XVI visit to US / UN

Bangladesh: Patriarchal culture ensnares rights of women

Kenya Crisis: Dialogue and Concrete Solutions

Congo: Water for 40,000 people

United Nations: Rising Prices - Threat to World Security

Vatican: Mission Martyrs encourage the whole Church

Congo: Religious leaders against epidemic of sexual violence

Indonesia: Fr. Orru and parish activities during Lent

Mozambique: Bishops afraid of escalating violence

Philippines: Seek Truth, Restore Integrity

Catholic students reach out to Cyclone Victims

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Who draws the Lines around Countries? 

The current issue of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter has reached the homes of our friends and supporters, whom we call "Partners in Mission".  Read in this PDF file a reflection on Mission today, the words of Pope Benedict XVI "All churches for all the world", the various countries we serve, the stories of two Crucifix encounters by our Founder, Blessed Conforti and St. Francis Xavier, some thoughts on the 50 years of priesthood of Fr. Bob Maloney, the work undertaken at the Mission Vocation Office in Holliston, Ordinations and Destinations of our students in Chicago, and so much more.

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Hope, Solidarity, Remembering 

The e-newsletter: No Borders, Passion for Christ, Passion for Humanity provides Resources in Global Mission for  Youth and Young Adults. The April/May issue focuses on the Hope, Interfaith Solidarity, Remembering the genocide of Rwanda, and days of prayer and action for Colombia. See a preview of the e-newsletter.  Or click here to subscribe to No Borders e-newsletter.

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  Mission Stories

Blessed Guido Maria Conforti

Conforti is our Founder: find a detail story of his life and mission, a slide show on his visit to China in 1928, some of his popular writings and thoughts, and even a Novena. Remember the Xaverian Missionaries by praying together with us  one of the prayers of Blessed Conforti.

St. Francis Xavier

Read his life, pray the novena, and reflect on this remarkable Missionary, Patron of the Xaverians.

St. Therese of Lisieux

As the Patroness of all Catholic Missions, St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower, is an inspiration for today.

Xaverian Martyrs

These Xaverians shed their blood as they were bringing the Gospel to those who did not know Christ.