Thanks for your Mission SUpport

The Franklin community at Xavier Knoll just celebrated another successful Mission Festival, with lots of patrons and friends who came to give us a hand, and enjoy each other during a beautiful weekend at the end of June.

Remember also the monthly Fatima Days at the Holliston Shrine, held on the 13th of the month from May to October, a chance to pray for the Missions and honor Mary, our Mother.  If you have not attended this event, find the list of presiders of the Masses in the Holliston page.

Summer months are dedicated to Mission Appeals, when the Xaverian Missionaries are invited to share their stories about the mission work of the Church in various parishes throughout the country.  We thank the Mission Offices for allowing us to share our experiences, and the many parishioners who help us through their prayers and financial support.   

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Mission Vocations

Ever wonder what it means to be a Xaverian Missionary Priest and Brother in the Church? 

Focus on Mission

A monthly flyer for Young Adults discerning a Mission Vocation.

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Globalization and a New Generation of Missionaries

Reflecting on the message of World Day of Peace by Pope Benedict XVI, "Fighting Poverty to Build Peace." 

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Prayer and Action for Colombia 

There are 3 million people forced to flee their homes because of violence in Colombia, the effects of forty years of internal conflict fueled by an array of armed groups, which has created a population of refugees second only to Sudan's: it's the worst humanitarian crises in the hemisphere today.
Learn more about the Colombian and international Church’s efforts and background on the conflicts in Colombia by reflecting on the days of Prayer and Action for Colombia. Come to know more about the mission work of the Xaverian Missionaries through the experiences of Enzo Tonini and other missionaries.
Also, other topics, such as Interfaith Dialogue and Service, and the Catholic response to the end Human Trafficking, a “modern day slavery.” Fr. Francis Signorelli, director of the Fatima Shrine in Holliston, Massachusetts, celebrates 50 years as priest and missionary… Don't forget to subscribe to our Mission Newsletter and help us sustain the mission cause.

  Mission News 

Fr. Joe interviewed by CatholicTv.org on his missionary work in Taiwan

Japan: Shintoism and Christianity for the Common Good

Sudan: military presence and hundreds of dead

May 24: Pray for the Church of China

Brazil: Bishops outraged at acquittal of rancher who ordered killing Sr. Dorothy Stang

Mexico: Children's Day on anniversary of legalized abortion

China: Chinese city becomes Bible Printing Capital

Madrid: Celebration of Diocesan Missionary Day

Indonesia: Fr. Orru and parish activities during Lent

Congo: Water for 40,000 people

More News

  No-Borders Newsletter

Catholics Confront Global Poverty 

he May issue of No-Borders e-newsletter presents us with opportunities for mutual solidarity and witnesses of the work being done on behalf of Global Poverty. From Xaverian missionaries in Brazil, to people in the West Bank, from the actions suggested by the US Bishops to the music of a group in Colombia, this issue of No-Borders invites you to respond in different ways with the love that is born of the Eucharist. 

See a preview of the e-newsletter.  Or click here to subscribe to No Borders e-newsletter. Youth, Young Adults, College Campus personnel and Youth Ministers are more than welcome to subscribe to this free e-newsletter.  Please, do not hesitate to contact us with ideas and topics of interest for you and your group.

  Mission Call - Video

Mission In Taiwan - Video 

Here is an interview with Xaverian Missionary Fr. Joe Matteucig on Catholic TV in Boston. Fr. Joe, together with other religious missionaries, promote awareness and involvement in the mission of the Church throughout the world. 
In a 10-minute interview with CatholicTV.org, Fr. Joe Matteucig and Sr. Mary Amora Binnom share their missionary experiences in the show “This is the Day” of March 31, with co-hosts Fr. Reed and Jay Fadden. 

  Mission Stories

Blessed Guido Maria Conforti

Conforti is our Founder: find a detail story of his life and mission, a slide show on his visit to China in 1928, some of his popular writings and thoughts, and even a Novena. Remember the Xaverian Missionaries by praying together with us  one of the prayers of Blessed Conforti.

St. Francis Xavier

Read his life, pray the novena, and reflect on this remarkable Missionary, Patron of the Xaverians.

St. Therese of Lisieux

As the Patroness of all Catholic Missions, St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower, is an inspiration for today.

Xaverian Martyrs

These Xaverians shed their blood as they were bringing the Gospel to those who did not know Christ.