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“Dear Betharramites: As the 2023 General Chapter begins in Chiang Mai, we share with the entire religious and lay family of Betharram this desire to walk together with the People of God.

The 5th day of the Chapter began at 8.30 am with a simple prayer. The minutes of the previous day was read by Fr. Wilfred Pereppadan scj. The session was moderated by Fr. Jean Luc Morin scj.

On Sunday 25 February, Br. Thiago Gordiano Sampaio SCJ was ordained a deacon in the “Sacred Heart of Jesus” Parish in a neighborhood of Belo Horizonte called Nova Granada (Brazil).

On the 1st of July 2023, Ban Betharram Seminary and Ban Garicoits, at Samphran, welcomed the Chapter members from St Michael Garicoits Region, Fr Jean-Luc Morin SCJ, Regional Superior of the Saint Michael Region, Fr Laurent Bacho SCJ Regional Vicar in France-Spain, Fr Sylvain Dansou SCJ, Fr Angelo Recalcati SCJ and Br Emile Garat SCJ.

“In every age, the Spirit overturns our preconceived notions and opens us to his newness. God, the Spirit, is always new! He constantly teaches the Church the vital importance of going forth, impelled to proclaim the Gospel. The importance of our being, not a secure sheepfold, but an open pasture where all can graze on God’s beauty. He teaches us to be an open house without walls of division.” (Pope Francis)

May 11, 2024 - Mr Mathew Devasiya Korandakkatte, father of Fr George Mathew Korandakkatte SCJ, Superior of the community of Droitwich (Vicariate of England), returned to the Father’s House.

Betharram, October 23 - The last day of the Regional Chapter was marked by the vote of the proposals presented in the assembly.

Chiang Mai, 23 June - We began the day with the Eucharistic celebration. It was presided by Fr. Wilfred and the prayer was organised by St. Miriam region.