e, Xaverian Missionaries, arrived in the United States of America in 1946. From the very beginning our goal has been mission animation and vocation promotion, basic formation and ongoing education. We provide theology studies, language courses, higher education, and other services to our missionaries around the world.

We are very much a part of the local church as we provide temporary help to parish churches and other agencies around our provincial house in Wayne (NJ), our Pre-novitiate house in Franklin (WI), our theology community in Chicago (IL); particularly at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston (Mass), and at St. Therese Chinese Catholic Mission in Chicago (IL). We also work with minorities and immigrants, on justice and peace issues, youth and adult groups.

Our Mission Service here include:

Mission Education:
All types of educational programs (at parishes, campuses... and at our houses) for people of all ages (youth, adults, children) geared towards raising and deepening our Mission Spirituality and awareness,  and inviting them to possible mission-oriented actions. This is done also through our Publications.
 

OUR MISSION
As we -- the US Province of the Xaverian Missionaries -- following our Founder’s Charism, offer our contribution in the missionary responsibility of the US Church, maintaining our missionary and community identity, and take into account the gifts and skills of each one of us, we are committed to “witnessing and doing mission together.”
For over half a century we have been present and active in many different services. In today’s social and church context, we feel that new missionary urgencies and concerns are constantly emerging.
Here, we highlight some of the ministries we engage in.

Vocation Animation:
Each of our local community is involved in Vocation Animation inviting, supporting and welcoming and/or visiting young adults who are exploring a possible mission Vocation. Also, being this one of our main priorities, a Provincial Vocation Team is dedicated to this ministry full-time.
 

Formation and Training for Mission:
Formation programs and opportunities are especially available at our two formation houses: in Franklin, WI (for College level students and Pre-Novitiate program) and in Chicago, IL (at our International Theology Community).  We strive to bring together and offer an integrated education that include academic studies, pastoral experiences, human relationships and spiritual growth.
 

Cross-cultural Ministries
Being our Vocation Missionary, together with other organizations (Diocese) we strive to reach out and serve in cross-cultural situations,  among the non-Christians and the poor.
 

CHURCH DATA
Catholics	60,000,000
Dioceses	200
Local Priests	52,000
Local Religious	102,000
Xaverians	36

Parish Ministries:
Although the Xaverian Missionaries do not staff parishes in the US, we do offer our help to many local parish communities, especially at St. Therese in Chinatown Chicago, by being involved in liturgical, CCD programs, Justice and Peace ministry, preaching retreats, etc.
 

Development and Support:
Projects and activities carried out together with friends, benefactors and Mission Leagues that sustain us and missionaries abroad, and share with us the same missionary spirit.
 

Ongoing Formation:
We welcome confreres for “sabbaticals” who intend to pursue theological update studies or higher degrees,  qualifications and specialization in view of a better competent and specialized mission service.