In Memoriam…
On 5 June, Mrs Dégni Dohon Cécile, sister of Fr Théophile Dégni N’Guessan SCJ, Vicar Regional in Ivory Coast, died. Read More…
Diaconal ordination
On the Feast Day of Visitation, there was a added joy in vicariate of India because of Br. Stephen R.
Jun 06, 2023
First Profession
On the Solemnity of HOLY SPIRIT two of our brothers Br. Vijol and Br. Sebin made their first profession in the hands of Rev Fr. Enrico Frigerio the Regional Superior.
Jun 05, 2023
Celebrations in honour of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified in Pau
On 19 and 20 May, the feast of the Transverberation of the heart of Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified was celebrated in Pau. It was presided over by Fr. William Maria Merchat (diocesan delegate of the Opera d'Oriente and professor at the Jean de la Croix institute, spirituality center of the Discalced Carmelite Province of Avignon-Aquitaine).
Feast of St Michael Garicoïts in Ibarre
Starting a new tradition, the betharramites of the Vicariate of France-Spain celebrated Saint Michael Garicoïts in Ibarre (his native village) on the Sunday closest to May 14.
Betharram in Assam
After arriving in India on 19 May, Fr. Enrico, SCJ, Regional Superior, accompanied by Fr. Antony Siluvai, Vicariate Bursar, spent the first days visiting the missions in Assam: Hojai, Langting and Hattikali,(mission centres with attached school entrusted by the bishops to Betharram); and Simaluguri and Dansila (school and parish founded by Betharram).
May 29, 2023
Fr Gustavo goes back to school
10 May - The community of Olton Friary had the honour and the joy of welcoming Fr. Gustavo Agìn, Superior General, during four weeks. The stated purpose of his stay was to deepen his knowledge of the English language, which is an important element for permanent formation in an international congregation.
May 24, 2023
Assembly of the Vicariate of France-Spain
On Sunday 14 May, the religious of the Vicariate of France-Spain gathered in Betharram to celebrate Vespers and for a Holy hour of adoration together with around forty parishioners from the parish of Saint Michel Garicoïts in Coarraze-Nay.
Two newly ordained priests in the vicariate of India
4 May - It is a great moment for the Indian vicariate: two newly ordained priests have just been added to the “beautiful branch” in India. Rev. Fr. Packia Raj was ordained on 1st of May in his home town Kusavan Kulam in Tutucorin Diocese (Tamil Nadu), by the laying on of hands of Most Rev. Stephen Pillai the bishop of the diocese. On 2nd May Fr. Packia Raj celebrated his first Mass.
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