News 2021
18th anniversary of the founding of the FVD Group
On Saturday 11 September, in the formation house in Lambaré (Paraguay), the members of the FVD Group gathered around the altar of the Lord to share their joy for the 18 years of its foundation.
NEF September 2021
“This morning I went to Igon, and we meditated on these words: ‘The mother of Jesus was standing at the foot of the cross. Such a mother... the mother of such a Son... Standing there not discouraged, on the contrary, courageous, obedient, happy to be there at the foot of the cross upon which her Son is most cruelly nailed. There, though it is daytime, in reality it is the darkness of night. There amidst the rabble, she is there. So resigned... so good even to the tormentor of her Son. (Saint Michael Garicoïts, DS § 125)
“Betharramitas” No. 6 - 2021
You can read online the No. 6 (2021) of the magazine of the Vicariate of Argentina-Uruguay “Betharramitas”.
“Betharramitas” No. 5 - 2021
You can read online the No. 5 (2021) of the magazine of the Vicariate of Argentina-Uruguay “Betharramitas”.
R.I.P.
On the morning of 11 August, our Brother, Father Giuseppe Franchi SCJ, has returned to the Lord. Member of Ponte a Elsa community (Vicariate of Italy), Father Giuseppe was 76 of age and 55 years of religious profession.
R.I.P.
Yesterday evening, August 8, Christian Dodo, a Betharramite postulant from Central African Republic, died of acute kidney failure at the hospital in Maigaro (near Bouar).
Feast of Our Lady of Betharram in the world...
The feast of Our Lady of Betharram was solemnly celebrated in our communities across the world.
Solemnity of Our Lady of Betharram
July 28 - Solemnity of Our Lady of Betharram. The Shrine of Our Lady of Betharram celebrated its traditional feast.
“Il Mosaico” n. 2 - 2021
It was published the new edition of the bulletin “Il Mosaico", newspaper of solidarity, spirituality and culture of the Betharramite Association “Il Mosaico" of the Vicariate of Italy.
R.I.P.
Yesterday, Saturday 17 July, in the afternoon, Fr Franco Cesana SCJ, after a long illness, returned to the Father’s House.
R.I.P.
Today, July 17, Fr. Carlo Ruti SCJ has died, in the hospital of Genzano di Rome. Fr Carlo was part of the community of Monteporzio Catone (Vicariate of Italy), and was 84 years old and 62 years of religious life.
NEF July 2021
“This is the source of joy, that of a community gathered in the midst of the poor that does not need to be noticed in order to live the Gospel. It only needs to be faithful and constant, sent by Him who pointed the way. Go and announce to all peoples that Jesus Christ is Lord!” (Fr Gustavo Agín SCJ).
Priestly ordinations in the Vicariate of Ivory Coast
On Saturday 3 July, on the square in front of the Cathedral Saint André of Yopougon (Ivory Coast), the priestly ordination of 8 young seminarians took place through the laying on of hands of Mgr. Jean-Salomon Lezoutié, Bishop of Yopougon.
End of the canonical visit of Fr. Gustavo
On Tuesday, July 6, Fr. Gustavo concluded the canonical visit to the communities in the Vicariate of the Central African Republic. The visit started on June 21st.
Vocation retreat in the Vicariate of Paraguay
On the days 2, 3 and 4 July, six young people coming from different parts of the country joined the “Come and see” Vocation Retreat.
The collection of articles published on the NEF in 2020 on Father Etchecopar is online
Rome 5 July 2021 - The articles written in 2020 for the NEF by Fr. Philippe Hourcade scj about Father Augusto Etchecopar have been collected and are now available on the website.
“Betharramitas” No. 4 - 2021
You can read online the No. 4 (2021) of the magazine of the Vicariate of Argentina-Uruguay “Betharramitas”.
Joyful events in Sampran
June 12 - Sampran community conducted a sports event and games on the occasion of Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This was an opportunity to welcome the Freshers to our community. It was a very interesting and joyful occasion.
In Memoriam…
17 June - Mr I. Joseph, aged 80, father of Fr Joseph Sathish Paul Raj SCJ, of the community of Simaluguri (Vicariate of India), has died.
Perpetual profession of Br. Sergio Leiva SCJ
On 11 June, on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Br. Sergio Leiva SCJ made his perpetual vows in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay).
Happy feast of the Sacred Heart and happy new year dedicated to Fr. Augusto Etchecopar
The community of Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) celebrated the solemnity of the Sacred Heart in tandem with the opening of the “Year of Fr Etchecopar”.
NEF June 2021
“Placing ourselves at the service of freedom and responsibility for all implies in turn not allowing gossip, heartbreak, revenge or competition for “the first places” to take root among us (cf. Lk 22. 24- 38). Proximity, availability, trust and reciprocity. Values that cannot be lived without giving each other mutual help, cultivating good dispositions that guarantee them and that lead us to share what we call: true joy.” (Fr Gustavo Agín SCJ).
In memoriam…
On 10 June, Mr Amilcare Tullio Manzolini, 90 years old, father of Fr Emilio Manzolini SCJ, of the community of Albavilla (Vicariate of Italy), has died.
Inauguration of the year dedicated to Fr. Etchecopar in the formation house of Sampran, Thailand
On May 30, the community of Sampran officially opened the year dedicated to Venerable Fr Augusto Etchecopar. It was a joyful event attended by young people in formation, formators and some benefactors.
Perpetual profession of Br. Mariano Surace SCJ
On May 29, in the formation house of Adrogué (Argentina), Br. Mariano Surace SCJ, during a solemn concelebration presided over by the Regional Superior, Fr. Daniel González SCJ (delegate of the Superior General), made his perpetual profession, surrendering himself forever to the Lord through the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in our Religious Family of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Betharram.
The chapel of the regional scholasticate in Brazil is dedicated to Saint Michael Garicoïts and to Ven. Fr Auguste Etchecopar
Belo Horizonte, May 30, 2021 - The community of the Scholasticate of the Region “Ven. Fr Auguste Etchecopar” officially celebrated the opening of the Year dedicated to Fr. Etchecopar.
Fr Phairote SCJ: Silver Jubilee of First Profession and Farewell celebration
On 28th of May 2021, English Vicariate gathered together to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Fr Phairote SCJ at Sacred Heart community at Olton. The celebration began with Evening Prayer led by Br Gerard SCJ and it brought us together to pray for Fr Peter and his new ministry at Chiangmai our Mother House in Thailand. Various prayerful Intentions such as needs of the world , needs of our congregation were prayed.
Diaconate Ordination of Br. Akhil Joseph Thykkuttathil scj
On 29 May, in the chapel of the archbishop's house of Bangalore, Br. Akhil Joseph Thykkuttathil SCJ was ordained a deacon by Most. Rev. Peter Machado, Archbishop of Bangalore.
Beginning of the year dedicated to Fr. Auguste Etchecopar in Betharram
On May 30, Sunday of the Holy Trinity, in the Shrine of Our Lady of Betharram, the opening of the year dedicated to the Servant of God, Fr. Augusto Echecopar, our third Superior General, was celebrated during the Holy Mass.
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