News index 2013
The best images of the days in Paulinia and of the WYD
Rome, November 5. After reporting the experience of the youth and the religious who celebrated the jubilee in honour of Saint Michael Garicoits in Paulinia (17-21 July) and then the WYD in Rio de Janeiro with Pope Francis (22-28 July), we share with you the images of those days.
A diary to support the activities of the missionaries in the Central African Republic
The Missionary Cooperation Centre of the Italian Vicariate has prepared a nice diary to support our missionaries in Central African Republic.
Very worrying riots in Central African Republic and particularly in Bouar
Rome November 1. We would like to inform our friends about the humanitarian crisis and the violence the people in Central African Republic, and in particular in Bouar (where there are two Betharramite communities) are going through.
Laying of the foundation stone
On September 14, at the end of the retreat preached in the Vicariate of Ivory Coast, Fr Gaspar Perez Fernandez, Superior General, surrounded by the Betharramites Brothers, blessed the foundation stone of the new wing of the Formation House in Adiapodoumé.
Visit of the Regional Superior to the Dabakala community
In mid-October, during the visit of the Regional Superior, the religious leaders of the parish of Our Lady of the Poor gathered in Dabakala.
The “BetharrAmici” in Rome
On 5 and 6 October, the young lay BetharrAmici gathered in Rome - as for the past two years - for a meeting of prayer and evangelization based on the theme of hope.
Beginning of the new academic year at the Major Seminary of St. Paul - Abadjin Kouté
Sunday, October 13: inauguration of the new academic year 2013-2014 at the Major Seminary of St. Paul - Abadjin Kouté (Ivory Coast).
Inauguration of the new academic year and kickoff of the community activities in Adiapodoume
Saturday, October 12, the formation house of Adiapodoume inaugurated the new academic year and the beginning of the community activities.
Feast of Our Lady of Rosary in Mangalore
On October 7th, the community of Maria Kripa celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Rosary.
Visit of Fr Gaspar Fernandez Perez scj, Superior General, to the Vicariate of France and Spain
On October 1st , Fr Gaspar began his visit to the Vicariate of France and Spain in Pibrac.
In memoriam...
On October 12, Mrs Kathleen Funucane, mother of Br Liam SCJ, peacefully passed away at the age of 89, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Ss John and Martin Parish Church hosts an Ecumenical event: the signing of the Covenant
On September 29, Churches together in Balsall Heath (Birmingham, United Kingdom) have signed a covenant to work together to bear a Christian witness in this area in planned events throughout the year.
The Parish of the Holy Family for the Jubilee Year of Saint Michael
Sunday, October 6 the Parish of the Sacred Family in Pau inaugurated the Pastoral Year in the Church of S. Thérèse.
Farewell to Fr Arsene Noba scj
Sunday, September 29, the Betharramite Community of Yamussukro and the parishioners of Saint Felix Parish joined together to wish farewell to Fr Arsène Noba scj, during a thanksgiving Mass presided by Fr Arsène himself.
Children’s camp in Mangalore
On 3 and 4 October a children’s camp was organized at the Vidhya Jyothi School, Jyothi Nagar, Mangalore.
A project of community life and pastoral care
The last 2nd and 3rd September, the community of Yamoussoukro met up again with the Bishop Marcelin Kouadio, Bishop of Yamoussoukro, to begin the pastoral year 2013-2014 about the theme: "In the Footsteps of Christ, Prince of Peace, we work for the autonomy of our diocese."
Moments of life in the community of "Maria Kripa" in Mangalore (India)
The community of Maria Kripa, Mangalore (India), has had in recent days various events that have added beauty and joy in the life of the house of formation.
Best wishes, Father "Chiquinho"!
On 20 September, at 19, in the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Conceição do Rio Verde (South of Minas Gerais), Fr Francisco de Assis dos Santos was ordained a priest.
The Seleka rebel group has sacked the Mission our Lady of Fatima in Bouar – Central African Republic
Fr Piero Trameri, director of the Missionary Cooperation Team for the Italian Vicariate, has just forwarded this worrying piece of news: the Seleka rebel group has sacked the Mission Our Lady of Fatima in Bouar. Let us pray for our brothers in Central African Republic: that peace may return in this country torn by different factions.
At the end of the day ...
Friday, September 27, Fr. Omer’s funeral was celebrated . We would like to share with you a message about the funeral of Fr Omer sent in by Fr Laurent Bacho, the master of the Scholastics in Adiapodoumé:
Onam Festival Celebration
On September 19, The community of Shobhana Shaakha celebrated Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala.
Entrance of Fr Angelo Riva scj in the Parish of St. Andrea in Antognano in Parma
Saturday, September 21, Fr Angelo Riva SCJ took possession of the parish of St. Andrew the Apostle in Antognano, Parma.
Funeral of Fr. Omer Koutouan
The Regional Superior of the Region "St. Michael Garicoïts ", Fr. Jean-Luc Morin SCJ, has sent in this message to announce the funeral of Fr. Omer Koutouan scj, who passed away on Thursday, September 19, at the age of 35 years:
Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Betharram
On September 15, hundreds of pilgrims climbed the hill of Betharram for the traditional Way of the Cross.
Fr Omer Koutouan has returned to the Father's house
Thursday, 19 September, at 10 p.m, the Lord called to himself Father Omer Koutouan, 35 years old.
Missionary mandate to the Youth of the Sacred Heart of Barracas
Thursday, September 12th the students of the secondary school of the Sacred Heart received the missionary mandate to go to share their lives and celebrate their faith with their poorest and most marginalized brothers in the northwest of Argentina.
Meeting of the Religious Brothers in Betharram
From September 9th religious brothers from around the world have been meeting in Betharram to celebrate together the gift of religious life during the year of the jubilee of the death of St Michael.
An eventful break
During the short break after the first semester (first week of September), the Betharram community in Bangalore arranged some events to strengthen the formation of the brothers.
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