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Monday, January 16, the funeral of Mr Leopold Daqo (80 years old) was celebrated. He was twin brother of Fr Paul Daqo, of the Maison Neuve community in Betharram, and brother of Sr Etienne-Saint-Jean, Daughter of the Cross, who was for a long time headmistress in Igon.

On February 9-10, the Betharramite Lay Association “Fraternité Me Voici” held their annual retreat in the peaceful atmosphere (rainy and cold outside, but warm in the heart) of the community of the Little Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer at Castelnau d’Estrétefonds (Toulouse, Haute-Garonne).

On December 23rd , the brother of Fr Bernard Béhocaray scj, Mr. Battitte Béhocaray died suddenly at the age of 78, at Chéraute (France).

Estérençuby (France). We have just received, a little late, the news that Mr. Jean Noël Etcheverria - brother of Fr Dominique Etcheverria scj – died, of serous illness, on May 18 at the age of 71 years.

From Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 of March, the Betharramite laity of France (Fraternité Me Voici) met in Lagardelle sur Lèze for their annual retreat.

On May 11, Pierrette Roussille, a member of the fraternity, "Here I am" of France, returned to the Father's house. During a long time of illness and suffering she prepared herself for this moment.

Wednesday, August 31st , Bishop Marc Aillet guided the pilgrimage to Ibarre, St Michal’s native place, in a climate of intense prayer.

On April 15-19, the 19 religious of the international session at Bétharram along with their formators were in the Basque country (Ibarre, Hosta, Oneix, Garris, Saint-Palais) in the footsteps of Saint Michael Garicoïts.

On April 20-25, the young Religious and their formators present in Betharram for a Session in preparation for the final vows, were involved in quite a few activities.

From Sunday 29 April to Thursday 3 May, the young religious in Session at Betharram, their formators and the Superior General, Fr Gaspar,  went on a pilgrimage after celebrating the Vocation Sunday and visiting the Betharram Grottoes.