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Bishop Guido M. Conforti: "Saint" in 2011
Pope Benedict XVI recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession
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of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti, founder of the Xaverian Missionaries.
Mission Newsletter: The Love of Christ Impels Us!
The stories of young people in pilgrimage for World Youth Day, Madrid 2011
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Saint Guido M. Conforti, Fr. Vasco, remembering 9/11, hospital in Congo.
"Mission Festival" - A Rainbow of Smiles
See 100 photos of the Xaverian Mission Festival in Franklin, Wisconsin
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A Rainbow of Smiles from Xaverians, volunteers, friends, kids and all.
Mission News
In August
Mission Intention
For Western Christians
That Western Christians may be open to the action of the
Holy Spirit and rediscover the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith.
We Remember:
Back in August 1959, Fr. Ottorino Maule started his missionary journey in the congregation of the Xaverian Missionaries, discerning a lifetime commitment with vows of mission, chastity, poverty and obedience. His journey was crowned with martyrdom, along with his companions in ministry, in Buyengero, Burundi on Sept. 30 1995. Read his brief biography of his 53 years of life in ministry and mission.
Our Founder
Saint Guido Maria Conforti
Guido M. Conforti
The earthly life journey of Guido Maria Conforti lasted only 63 years, and it was continually inspired by faith. From his first encounters with the Christ crucified at the Church of Peace in Parma, to his last visit of his missionaries in China in 1928, he displayed pastoral activity that was just short of prodigious in its extent and variety. He died a saintly death in Parma. Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed Guido M. Conforti "Saint" in the eyes of the whole church on Oct. 23, 2011.
Patroness of Missions
Saint Therese of Lisieux
Therese of Lisieux
The world would probably never have heard of St. Therese of Lisieux had she not been told to write down her childhood recollections, covering all her life, published after her death, The Story of a Soul. Sister Therese's "little way" of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and complete self-surrender, the way of simplicity and perfection in the doing of small things and daily duties, has become a pattern for numberless people. She died when she was twenty-four years old.
Our Patron
Saint Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier
It was St. Ignatius who challenged St. Francis Xavier with the question: "What profit is it, if you gain the whole world, and lose your soul?" Since May 1542, Francis Xavier began to work among the poor of South India, Malacca, the Moluccas Islands (Indonesia), and Japan. Francis wished he could scream in the universities, that millions are waiting to hear God's Word... and he felt that no one was willing to say "Here I am, Lord. What do you want me to do?" He died in Sancian Island on Dec. 3rd, 1552.
Martyrs of Pastoral Charity
The Xaverian Martyrs
Xaverian Martyrs
The Martyrs of Pastoral Charity are those who offer totally themselves to the Church, following the example of Christ. The idea is not ours.
Someone else gave us the thought of remembering the Xaverians who have concluded their missionary journey with a tragic death.
It was Pope John Paul II, in an address during the preparation meetings towards the Great Jubilee 2000, who challenged us:
“Do not forget the many who have given their lives for the Gospel, through martyrdom."
