News 2022
Betharram celebrates the baptism and the first communion of the students of the College
On Sunday, June 12, the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, the students of the "Beautiful Branch" school received the sacraments of baptism and First Communion during a solemn ceremony that took place in the Shrine of Our Lady of Betharram.
Platinum Jubilee Celebration
On 5th of June 2022, SCJ Community of Nottingham along with parishioners Celebrated to mark the 70th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II.
NEF June 2022
“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)
R.I.P.
Sunday 12 June, Fr José Rovegno SCJ has made his final "Here I am” and went back to the Lord. Fr José was 90 years of age and 72 years of religious life. He was a member of the community of “San Juan Bautista” of Buenos Aires (Vicariate of Argentina and Uruguay).
Courtesy call to the Bishop of Chiang Mai
During the canonical visit to the Vicariate of Thailand, Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ, the Superior General, Fr Enrico Frigerio SCJ, Regional Superior and Fr Chan Kunu SCJ, Vicar in Thailand, payed a courtesy call to the Bishop of Chiang Mai Mgr Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana.
Devotion to Mary for the month of May
Nottingham, June 8 - During the Month of May we SCJ community parish community, and Parish Primary schools, Blessed Robert Widmerpool and St Patrick’s promoted devotion to Our Lady, importance of family prayer and recitation of the Holy Rosary for the intention of Peace in our world especially in Russia and Ukraine and in our families.
Canonical visit of the Superior General to Thailand
On 3 June, the Superior General, Fr. Gustavo Agin SCJ and the Regional Superior, Fr. Enrico Frigerio SCJ, with Fr. John Chan Kunu SCJ, Regional Vicar in Thailand were welcomed into the formation community of Sampran (Thailand) by Fr Luke Kriangsak Kitsakulwong SCJ, Superior of the community and Master of Scholastics, by Fr Andrew Manop Kangkeaw SCJ and the whole community.
In memoriam...
On 31 May, in Chu d’Angré (Ivory Coast), Mr Angui Daniel, father of Fr Marius Angui SCJ (Superior of the community of Dabakala - Ivory Coast) has died. He was 82 years old.
May 14 feast of St. Michael Garicoïts in Adiapodoumé
On the occasion of the feast of our founding father St. Michael Garicoïts, the community of the formation house of Adiopodoumé wanted to associate this year with another annual event, the day of families.
Severe flooding in North-East India
North East of India particularly the State called ASSAM has a heavy rain on these days and it is severely affected with flood. There are three Betharramite communities. But, by God's grace, our communities are safe.
Feast of St. Michael Garikoits in Mendelu
The Mendelu community celebrated the feast of St. Michael Garikoits, patron saint of the parish on Sunday, May 15, during the parish Eucharistic celebration.
The spirit of our founder Fr Garicoïts
As announced in the May issue of the NEF, we are putting online the fourth of the in-depth aids on the figure of Fr. Auguste Etchécopar entitled "Father Garicoïts according to Father Etchecopar" edited by P. Gaspar Fernández Pérez scj.
The English Vicariate in assembly
On 9th May to 11th May 2022, The English Vicariate members gathered together at Shallowford Retreat House in Stone, UK for our second meeting of preparation for the 2023 General chapter by reflecting the theme of Listening which continued from the First preparatory meeting in last February.
First Professions and Perpetual Professions in India…
May, 14 - On the auspicious day of Our Founder St. Michael Garicoits, in the community of Shobhana Shaakha, 3 of our Brothers namely Br Sagayaraj Avinash SCJ, Br Packiaraj Kurush SCJ e Br Pobitro Minj SCJ made their final commitment and 2 novices Br Immanuel Budu SCJ and Br David A. SCJ made their first profession.
The Vicariate of Thailand in feast
On Thursday 12 May, in the chapel of the community of Ban Betharram, Chiang Mai, the religious of the Vicariate of Thailand concelebrated the Eucharist, during which Br. Nicholas Surasak SCJ renewed his vows in the hands of Fr. John Chan Kunu SCJ, Regional Vicar in Thailand who presided over the celebration.
Celebrations in honor of Saint Michael Garicoïts
The solemnity of St. Michael Garicoïts, our Founder, was celebrated on Saturday 14 May in Betharram during a beautiful meeting with the laity of the Fraternity and with all those who collaborated in our mission, in particular the laity who came from Pibrac, from Pau. and from Betharram.
NEF May 2022
“Betharramite brothers of the third millennium, today the Church also invites us to discern, in mutual listening to that Spirit who leads us prophetically to “pluck up and tear down, to build and plant” (cf. Jer 31:28). Therefore, I invite you to look at ourselves realistically.
Preparations for the Feast of Saint Michael in the Vicariate of France-Spain
The Vicariate of France and Spain is planning to celebrate Saint Michael Garicoïts in two places:
The Serrinha community welcomes two young aspirants
On 22, 23 and 24 April, the Religious Community on mission in Nova Fátima, Diocese of Serrinha (Brazil), welcomed the young Lucas de Araújo Oliveira, from the city of Conceição do Coité, who has already gone through a process of vocational discernment.
National pilgrimage of the "blind" to the Sanctuaries of Betharram
On Friday, April 22, during Easter week, the Sanctuaries of Betharram welcomed the National Pilgrimage of the "blind", made up of about 180 people, who spent the whole day in Betharram.
Assembly of the Vicariate of France-Spain
The second assembly of the Vicariate of France-Spain took place on Monday 25 April to reflect on the theme of General Chapter (second stage).
“Betharramitas” April 2022
You can read online the number 3 of April (2022) of the magazine of the Vicariate of Argentina-Uruguay “Betharramitas”.
Easter retreat
On the occasion of Holy Week, the community of the Adiopodoumé House of Formation made a one day spiritual retreat, to help the religious to better enter into the mystery of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
An evening with Fr Auguste Etchécopar
On April 21 at the residence of the community of Rome, Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, a meeting was held to present the figure of Fr. Auguste Etchécopar.
Good Friday in Betharram
Betharram, April 15 - During the morning, Fr. Reegan SCJ led the Way of the Cross for the College students, followed by the adoration of the Cross in the chapel of the resurrection.
Father Garicoïts according to Father Etchecopar
As announced in the April issue of the NEF, we are putting online the fourth of the in-depth aids on the figure of Fr. Auguste Etchécopar entitled "Father Garicoïts according to Father Etchecopar" edited by P. Gaspar Fernández Pérez scj.
NEF April 2022
“Jesus, the Risen Lord, loves us without limits and is there at every moment of our lives. Having made himself present in the heart of our world, he invites us to overcome barriers, banish prejudices and draw near to those around us every day in order to rediscover the grace of everyday life.
R.I.P.
Today, April 13, at 1.30 pm,Fr Edward Simpson, 92, said his last “Here I am” and returned to the Father's House.
Beginning of Holy Week for the staff of the “San José” Betharramite College of Asunción
On Sunday 10 April, Palm Sunday, the "San José" Betharramite Parish of Asunción (Paraguay) solemnly celebrated the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week.
Beginning of Holy Week for the staff of the “San José” Betharramite College of Asunción
On Saturday 9 April, the eve of the beginning of Holy Week, the board, the administrative staff and the teachers of all levels of the Betharramite College "San José" in Asunción (Paraguay), entered the mystery of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus by participating in the Way of the Cross, as a preparation for Holy Days.
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