News 2022
“Betharramitas” August 2022
You can read online the number 7 of August (2022) of the magazine of the Vicariate of Argentina-Uruguay “Betharramitas”.
R.I.P.
On 29 August, Fr. Victor Bataillès scj, from the community “Maison Neuve” of Bétharram (Vicariate of France-Spain), returned to the Father's house.
Canonical visit of the Bishop of Mangalore in the Formation House
His Excellency Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha made his canonical visit to Betharram Formation House, Mangalore on 24th July 2022.
Fr Gustavo instituted acolytes Br Aurélien Kouamé SCJ and Br Solomon Bandama SCJ
During the Eucharistic celebration on Sunday, July 24 at the Shrine of Notre-Dame in Betharram, Fr Gustavo Agín SCJ, Superior General, instituted acolytes of our brothers Aurélien Kouamé SCJ and Solomon Bandama SCJ.
Meetings with Fr Austin Hughes SCJ
On 19, 20 and 21 July, Fr Austin Hughes SCJ entertained the religious in session on sensitive and challenging issues.
Meeting of the Betharramite Laity of Brazil
On July 15, 16 and 17, the Betharramite laity, coming from various places where we are or were present, gathered in Passa Quatro for the first face to face meeting since the beginning of the pandemic.
Meetings at the end of the canonical visit
June 22 - At the end of the canonical visit, Fr Gustavo and Fr Enrico had a series of meetings with the religious of the Vicariate.
"Father Etchecopar and the signs of his time"
As announced in the June issue of the NEF, we are putting online the sixth of the in-depth aids on the figure of Fr. Auguste Etchécopar entitled "Father Etchecopar and the signs of his time" edited by P. Gaspar Fernández Pérez scj.
Summer sharing...
"Let the children come to me." (Mt 19:14) During the summer holidays the community in Vietnam is teaching English to the children of the benefactors. Some of them come to stay with the community and return to the family on the weekend.
Meeting of Young Religious with elderly Religious
On Wednesday, July 13, in the afternoon, the participants in the International Session, accompanied by the formators, visited the elderly Religious living in the "Maison Neuve" community.
NEF July 2022
"The Church invites us to meet in a synodal style in the assemblies of all the countries of the world where Betharram is inserted. We are still like a planted seed that germinates and sprouts in the ground, destined to bear more fruit.” (Fr Gustavo Agín SCJ)
In Igon, in the house of St Élisabeth Bichier of Ages.
Bétharram 11 July - The religious participating in the international session went on pilgrimage to Igon, precisely to the nursing home of Saint Élisabeth Bichier des Âges.
Deepening on the spirituality of Saint Michael Garicoïts
For three days, from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 July, Fr. Gaspar Fernández Pérez SCJ, assisted by Fr. Simone Panzeri SCJ and Fr. Stervin Selvadass SCJ, General Councillor for the Formation, entertained the young participants in the international session on Betharramite spirituality.
Visit to the religious sisters of Ban Marina, to the Ursulines of the Regina school, and to the fathers of PIME
In the days spent in Thailand, Father Gustavo and Father Enrico met some religious communities that in various ways collaborate with the Betharramite missionaries.
Assembly of the Vicariate of Brazil
On 5 and 6 July, the Vicariate of Brazil held an Assembly, in the city of Passa Quatro, south of Minas Gerais, in the College "São Miguel", the first institution founded by the Betharramites in this country.
Visit to Ibarre, Oneix and Saint-Palais
From Monday morning, July 4, to Wednesday afternoon, July 6, all the participants in the International Session went to the Basque Country, with a heart full of enthusiasm and curiosity, to drink at the source where everything, for our Founder Saint Michael Garicoïts, began.
Visit to the Holy Family Center in Bang Pong and the parish of Saint Catherine of Siena
June 26 - Fr Gustavo and Fr Enrico spent three days in the Holy Family Center in Bang Pong; the boys and girls and the staff of the Center make them feel truly at home.
Two scholastics are ordained deacons
On the morning of June 25, the bishop of Chiang Rai, Mgr Joseph Vuthilert Haelom, ordained two Betharramites, Br Phanupan SCJ and Br Pichet SCJ, and a religious of the Identes Congregation as deacons.
In the footsteps of Saint Michael Garicoïts, Founder
Betharram - Since last Thursday 29 June, seventeen young religious have been living a meaningful experience in the footsteps of St. Michael Garicoïts, our Founder, in the 30-day International Session. They all come from the three Regions.
Visit to Payao and Phanaseree
June 18 - Fr Gustavo and Fr Enrico visited the Bishop of Chiang Rai, Mons Joseph Vhuthilert. The diocese of Chiang Rai was created recently, and the Bishop illustrated his pastoral task and the precious work done by the Betharramite community in his diocese. It was also an opportunity to thank him for accepting to ordain our two deacons on June 25 in the cathedral of Chiang Mai.
The English Vicariate celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at Droitwich
On 24th June 2022, English Vicariate celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at Droitwich. Fr George Mathew SCJ, Superior of the community welcomed companions of Betharram, guests and parishioners at the beginning of the celebration.
Visit to the Sacred Heart Parish, Huayrai
June 17 - Fr. Gustavo and Fr Enrico, continuing their visit to the vicariate of Thailand, reached the Sacred Heart Church (Huayrai) in one of the villages ministered by the center of Ban Pong.
“Betharramitas” June 2022
You can read online the number 5 of June (2022) of the magazine of the Vicariate of Argentina-Uruguay “Betharramitas”.
Visit to the communities of Fang, Huay Bong and Muangnam
June 16 - Fr. Gustavo, Fr Enrico and Fr Chan, always accompanied by the expert driver Brother Pichet, began the visit of the other communities of the Vicariate of Thailand.
Visit to the nuns founded by Mons Lucien Lacoste
June 13 - Fr Gustavo, Fr Enrico and Fr Chan had a meeting with the superior general of the Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception in Chom Thong.
Visit to the community of Chom Thong - Khun Pae
June 13 - Fr Enrico, Fr Gustavo and Fr Chan reached the Betharramite parish of Khun Pai. Upon their arrival they were greeted by members of the group, “The Legion of Mary” who during a brief meeting asked many questions about the presence of Betharram in Thailand, concluding that the visit of the superior general makes them feel part of the Betharramite family.
Br. Jean-Claude Djiraud SCJ instituted Acolyte
Adiapodoumé 13 June, memory of Saint Anthony of Padua. During the Eucharistic Celebration, presided by Fr. Jean Luc Morin SCJ, Regional Superior, Br. Jean-Claude Djiraud SCJ was instituted Acolyte.
Visit to the Maepon community
12 June - Fr Gustavo and Fr Enrico, accompanied by Fr Chan and Br Pichet (very careful driver) reached the Center of Maepon, where the Betharramite community and the boys and girls of the center reserved a warm welcome to the visitors.
Visit to Parish of Huay Tong
11 June - Fr Gustavo and Fr Enrico, accompanied by Fr Chan and Br Pichet, left Chiang Mai for a three-day trip that took them to visit the Betharramite communities in the Chiang Mai area.
The Superior General visits the Episcopal Vicar for the Religious Life of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City
8 June - Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ, Superior General, Fr Enrico Frigerio SCJ, Regional Superior and Fr Chan Kunu SCJ, Regional Vicar in Thailand, paid a courtesy call to Fr Joseph Tran Hoa Húng SDB, Episcopal Vicar for the Religious Life in the diocese of Ho Chi Minh City.
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