News index 2013
Christmas Celebration in Zarqa
Tuesday, December 24th, the parish of the "Twelve Apostles" of Zarqa celebrated the Nativity of the Lord.
In memory of Br Giuseppe Pozzi SCJ
Saturday, December 29, Br Giuseppe Pozzi SCJ has returned to the Lord after a long illness. Br Giuseppe was 75 years of age and 42 years of religious profession.
Leaders of different faiths meet for peace talks in Central African Republic
On 18 December in Bouar, different religious leaders met at the youth centre of the cathedral parish, for peace talks.
Christmas Celebration for the HIV-positive children at Bouar
Bouar December 23 - In spite of the war and the grave turmoil , the religious of the community of the "St. Michel” Centre of Bouar (Central African Republic) carry on with their tireless service. They also had the opportunity to organize a Christmas celebration for HIV-positive children.
Missionary exhibition in the parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lissone (Italy)
Lissone December 16 - While in Central African Republic an uncontrollable and violent was is tearing the country to pieces, in Lissone this story is told in detail. The traditional exhibition set up in the Parish of the Sacred Heart to illustrate the African conflict, has just come to an end.
A new Association for missionary cooperation called "A.MI.C.I." has been set up
Lately, the Centre for Missionary Cooperation of Albavilla has begun to function as an NPO organization, called “A.MI.C.I Betharram O.N.L.U.S." (AMICI, in Italian, is an acronym which stands for International Cultural Missionary Association).
Christmas in India
On 10th of December, our community of Maria Kripa celebrated the anticipated Christmas Celebration with our benefactors, teachers, friends, well wishers and neighboring communities.
NEF December 14, 2013
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.” (Jn 1, 14) The Christmas Season is just round the corner ....
Events at Maria Kripa
On December 3, during a community day in Maria Kripa, we celebrated the feast of St. Francis Xavier, a great Missionary to India, we wished Farewell to our deacons and we celebrated the Birthday of Our Superior Rev. Fr. Biju Antony.
Caring for people and fighting AIDS
On December 1st, the World AIDS Day, the Association “IL MOSAICO”, that has been caring for AIDS patients for twenty years through different humanitarian initiatives at various levels, organised a meeting in the Church Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Rome, in order to make people more and more aware of this particular issue.
Day of celebration for the Vicariate of Argentina and Uruguay
December 1st was a day of celebration for the Vicariate of Argentina and Uruguay.
The Union of Superiors General held its 82nd General Assembly
The Union of Superiors General held its 82nd General Assembly in the Salesianum in Rome from 27 to 29 November. The Holy Father chose to meet with the Superiors for three hours, rather than the short encounter envisaged: no address was prepared in advance, but instead a long, colloquial and fraternal discussion took place, composed of questions and answers.
Recollection day in Sampran
On November 28, the formation community of Ban Garicoits, Sampran had a day of recollection to thank God for the blessing received throughout the first term of this academic year and to ask Him to bless the work ahead.
Annual Retreat at Ban Betharram
From 4 to 9 November 2013, Fathers and Brothers of the Thai Vicariate made their annual retreat at Ban Betharram, Chiang Mai under the guidance of Fr. Austin Hughes, Regional Superior.
Traditional sports festival in San Jose College in Buenos Aires
Friday, November 22, in San Jose College of Buenos Aires, the 101st edition of the sports festival was celebrated. This event was organized for the first time in 1912 by Fr Touyarée .
Doctoral thesis in philosophy
Saturday, November 9, Yomafou Adje Hippolyte, a future betharramite novice of the region St Michael Garicoïts, brilliantly defended his PhD. thesis in practical philosophy on the topic: "Faced with the fear of evil. Propaedeutics to an ontology of life”. The public defense of the thesis was held in Paris, at the hospital of the" Pitié Salpêtrière. "
Open Day at Adiapodoumé
Friday, October 15, 2013 , National Day of Peace in Côte d' Ivoire: this was the day chosen by the community of formation of Adiapodoumé to open the house doors to the public.
Meeting for vocation promotion in Paulinia, Brazil
On 15-17 November, a meeting for vocation promotion was held in Paulinia (Brazil).
Distribution of food in the Parish "N. D. de Fatima " - Bouar
Saturday, November 16, in the city of Bouar in the Central African Republic took place the second distribution of food to over 5,000 people, displaced from villages burned by the rebels seleka.
Blessed for 30 years
In the year of the 150th anniversary of "life with God" of St Michael Garicoïts, another anniversary links Bethlehem with Betharram: the 30th anniversary of the beatification of Mariam Baouardy, Sister Mary of Jesus Crucified, by Pope John Paul II on November 13th, 1983.
Pilgrimage to Rome
From October 20 to 27, the AEP (chaplaincy in public education) in Toulouse, proposed a pilgrimage to Rome on the theme: "Once upon a time... the living stones of the Church of yesterday and today."
Festivals celebrated in Maria Kripa
The Maria Kripa Community has just sent in this message: “We had various activities…
A prayer for the mother of Fr. Raimondo Perlini scj
On November 17th, Mrs Maria Pasina, the mother of Fr Raimondo Perlini scj of the community of Phayao (Thailand Vicariate), has gone to the Lord.
Honouring Our Lady
On October 30 the community of Shobhana Shaakha celebrated Our Lady of the Rosary with a procession involving students from Garden City College and Kristu Joty College.
In memoriam...
Today, November, 15, Mrs. Rosangela, Mr. Luigi Pirovano’s wife, has gone to the Father’s House. Mr Luigi Pirovano is a Batharramite lay associate and most valuable advisor in the administration of our Congregation.
Inauguration of the Pastoral Year in Saint Felix Parish
Sunday, November 3, the community of Yamoussoukro, with the Faithful of Saint Felix Parish in Sinzibo, celebrated the beginning of the new pastoral year 2013-2014.
NEF November 14, 2013
We are sending to all of you, Betharramite religious and laity, well-wishers and readers this new issue of the NEF, with the hope that you will enjoy it!
Pray with your own body – Praying in India style
October 2013 - The Betharramite community of the Maison Saint Michel at Pau has just organised a practical course to publicise a prayer style which is typically Indian.
Annual meeting of the Betharramite Lay Association in Adrogué
From November 1 to 3, the Betharramite Lay Association held the annual meeting in Villa Betharram, Adrogué. Lay people from almost all communities, along with Fathers Gustavo Agin (Regional Superior), Paco and Giancarlo attended the meeting.
A day off in Adiapodoume
Tuesday, October 15, public holiday for the Muslim festival of Id al- Adha ( that is " feast of the sacrifice "), the formation house of Adiapodoume enjoyed a day break.
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