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A New Beginning…
On October 10, in the magnificent setting of the Cathedral of Massa Marittima, filled with the faithful, the feast of Saint Cerbonius, patron saint of the Diocese of Massa Marittima-Piombino, was solemnly celebrated. The Holy Mass was presided over by Bishop Carlo Ciattini, Bishop of the Diocese, together with Bishop Bernardino Giordano of Grosseto.
“Betharram en América” October 2025
You can read online the number of October (2025) of the magazine of the Fr Auguste Etchécopar Region “Betharram en América”.
SCJ Mission Sponsored Walk
Nottingham 27th September 2025. The SCJ English Vicariate recently held its annual sponsored walk in support of the SCJ Mission, generously hosted this year by the Nottingham community on 27th September.
R.I.P.
Monday, October 20, our Brother, Father Ernesto Colli SCJ, has returned to the Lord. Member of Albavilla community (Vicariate of Italy), Father Ernesto was 97 of age and 79 years of religious profession.
NEF October 2025
“In 2025, our hearts must yield to the Heart of Jesus, Prince of Peace, because we know that if we do not clothe ourselves in his virtues, we will remain at the mercy of that overwhelming force that corrupts our freedom and drags us into sin.
In memoriam…
On Saturday, October 11, in Ngabula (Central African Republic), Mrs. Madeleine Mondong, mother of Fr. Narcisse Zaolo scj, of the community of Bouar (Vicariate of the Central African Republic), returned to the Father's house. She was 70 years old.
“Betharram en América” September 2025
You can read online the number of September (2025) of the magazine of the Fr Auguste Etchécopar Region “Betharram en América”.
Celebration for the Priesthood Anniversary of Fr. Ennio Bianchi, SCJ
On Sunday, September 22, 2025, in the Church of San Guglielmo in Castellazzo, during the usual 5:30 PM Mass, the community gathered around Father Ennio Bianchi SCJ to celebrate a significant milestone: the 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination.
Interregional Novitiate: Welcoming of Seven New Novices
The Saint Joseph Interregional Novitiate in Bethlehem has officially welcomed seven new novices: four from the Saint Michael Garicoïts Region and three from the Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified Region.
NEF September 2025
“I thirst, says Jesus, and in this way he manifests his humanity and also ours. None of us can be self-sufficient. No-one can save themselves.
Priestly Ordination of Br. Óscar Alberto Mendoza Jiménez SCJ
On Sunday, August 10th, Deacon Óscar Alberto Mendoza Jiménez SCJ was ordained a priest at the Parish of Saint Joseph, Spouse of Mary, in the city of San José de los Arroyos, Diocese of Coronel Oviedo.
A Day of Celebration for the Vicariate of Thailand and Vietnam!
On Saturday, August 9, the Vicariate of Thailand and Vietnam experienced a day of great joy.
The Region of Ven. Fr. Augusto Etchecopar celebrated the ELAB (Latin American Betharramite Meeting)
From July 15 to 16, the ELAB (Latin American Betharramite Meeting) was held in San Bernardino (Paraguay). Religious and laypeople from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay took part in the event. The meeting, in which the Superior General, Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ, also took part, was held in a fraternal atmosphere to deepen the Betharramite charism and share life.
“Betharram en América” July 2025
You can read online the number of July (2025) of the magazine of the Fr Auguste Etchécopar Region “Betharram en América”.
Football Tournament and Faith – A Joyful Celebration at Olton Friary
At first glance, football and faith might seem like an unlikely pairing—but here at Olton Friary Parish, we discovered just how beautifully they can come together. As part of our Jubilee Year celebrations, we organized two special football tournaments: one for the youth on 7th June and another inter-church tournament for adults on 6th July. Both events were held right here on the Friary Lawn, and they turned out to be a great success!
NEF July 2025
“He lived (Saint Michael) in an era in which the principle of autonomy was becoming absolute, breeding what he called “the spirit of insubordination” (an unruly and rebellious spirit of revolution, not prophetic but sectarian). So the shepherd of Ibarre proposed the opposite: the “religious spirit,” founded on the great examples in Sacred Scripture in which the creature discovers the joy of obeying out of love for his Lord and Creator and throws himself unreservedly into His service.” (Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ)
Priestly Ordination of Br. John Weerapong Youhae SCJ and Br. Nicholas Surasak Doohae SCJ
On June 28, in Chiang Mai Cathedral, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a solemn concelebration took place, presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese of Chiang Rai, Mgr. Joseph Vuthilert Haelom.
In memoriam…
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the passing away of Mr. Thomas Antony Kuttappasery, the elder brother of Fr. Yesudas Kuttappasery SCJ, (Indian Vicariate of St Miriam of Jesus Crucified Region) on 4th July 2025 due to illness.
Celebrations in the Rome Community of "Our Lady of Miracles”
On Sunday, June 22nd, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the 500th anniversary of the devotion to Our Lady of Miracles was celebrated. The image is kept by the Betharramite Fathers in the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Celebrations in the Betharramite Parish of Niem
Niem, June 8th - The solemnity of Pentecost could not have been spent in a better way in Niem. In a single day, three celebrations took place: the solemnity of Pentecost, the Parish feast day, and the 60th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Fr. Arialdo Urbani SCJ, none other than the founder of the mission.
NEF June 2025
“We Betharramites must be men and women who value and live intensely our vocation (whether religious or lay): and we do so with and from the heart. Although the world today is driven by other “intelligent” and very reasonable algorithms, it is not right to devalue or ignore “the reasons of the heart that the mind ignores” (Pascal).” (Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ)
In memoriam…
On Monday 9 June, in Albiate (Italy), Mrs. Maria Vimercati, mother of the late Fr. Massimo Motta scj, a Betharramite religious and priest who died of Covid-19 in 2021, returned to the Father's house.
Jubilee Celebration and Final Vows Mark a Joyous Occasion at Betharram Formation House
May 18, Maryhill – A spirit of joy and gratitude filled the air on May 18 as the Betharram Formation House celebrated its Jubilee, coinciding with the solemn profession of final vows by Br. Steven Rodriguez, SCJ. The occasion was graced by the presence of His Lordship, Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore, Most Rev. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration.
Jubilee Cross Visits Shobhana Shaakha Formation House
On May 16, 2025, the Shobhana Shaakha Formation House in Bangalore was blessed to receive the Archdiocese's Jubilee Cross. The Cross's journey began at the Cathedral of St. Francis, Bangalore, and it is being carried to all parishes and religious communities within the Archdiocese.
Celebration in the village of Saint Michael Garicoits
On Sunday, May 11, the group “Friends of Michel Garicoïts,” based in Saint-Palais at the MaisonEtchecopar, organised the Holy Mass celebrated at Ibarre in honor of Saint Michael Garicoits.
“Betharram en América” May 2025
You can read online the number of May (2025) of the magazine of the Fr Auguste Etchécopar Region “Betharram en América”.
Feast of Saint Michael Garicoits in the Vicariate of Thailand and Vietnam
On 10th May 2025 the vicariate of Thailand and Vietnam celebrated the Feast of Saint Michael Garicoits at Betharram Foundation Chomthong, Chiangmai.
NEF May 2025
“The Betharramite pilgrimage to Southeast Asia is a reason for renewed hope for the entire Congregation. The charism of Saint Michael lives on among us, and this is a reason for joy—amid the many sorrows we experience— to offer as a tribute in this month dedicated to our founder.” (Fr. Gustavo Agín SCJ)
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