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Stories of the Xaverian Martyrs

 

The Xaverian Missionaries - Martyrs of Pastoral Charityhe idea is not ours.  Someone else gave us the thought of remembering the Xaverian Missionaries 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 ever forget the many who have given their lives for the Gospel, through martyrdom” (Nov. 1994). Below, or on the right, you'll find the different links of the Xaverian Missionaries who died tragically.

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Xaverian Martyrs in China China Martyrs: Fr. Caio Rastelli, Fr. John Botton

Xaverian Martyrs in Congo, Zaire Congo Martyrs: Fr. Louis Carrara, Fr. John Didone', Br. Victor Faccin

Xaverian Martyrs in Bangladesh Bangladesh Martyrs: Fr. Mario Veronesi, Fr. Valerian Cobbe

Xaverian Martyrs in Brazil Brazil Martyrs: Fr. Albert Pierobon, Fr. Salvatore Deiana

Xaverian Martyrs in Burundi Burundi Martyrs: Fr. Aldo Marchiol, Catina Gubert, Fr. Ottorino Maule

 

We believe that their lives and their vocation may inspired our hearts to the faithfulness to God.  You'll find the reading of their stories pretty captivating, we hope! Read more on the Martyrs of Pastoral Charity

 

From the original Italian "Con Loro, sempre!"  

Fr. Augustus Luca wrote the biographies of Caio Rastelli and John Botton.  Alberto Comuzzi edited the biographies of Louis Carrara, John Didone', and Victor Faccin.  Renzo Agasso wrote the life stories of Mario Veronesi, Valerian Cobbe, Albert Pierobon, Salvatore Deiana, Aldo Marchiol, and Ottorino Maule.  

For the English version, Fr. Steve McKend prepared the first translation for the Xaverian Missionaries

The additional biography of Catina Gubert, and the US edition, was put together by Fr. Alfredo Turco