Matthew 25:31-46 is also known as the “Judgment of the Nations.” There are not just two groups of people in the parable, there are actually three groups: those who helped, those who refused to help, and those who needed help. This third group is the one we usually overlook. It is strange that we would overlook those who needed help, because these are the people with whom Jesus chose to identify himself! He is telling us that to help those who are in need is to help him; and to neglect them is to neglect him! Jesus took his stand with the poor and needy of the world...

In this second episode of the series, two young missionaries shared their stories. The Xaverian Missionaries are a Catholic community working in 25 different countries worldwide. Their members come from four continents. And their mission is to "make of the world a single family."

Fr. Mark, Fr. Rocco, and Fr. Alex are working on a project for the 75th Anniversary and are looking for ads for the booklet they plan to put together. If you would like to place an ad or congratulatory statement please email.

The Scripture Study group conducted by Fr. Michael Davitti SX at the Provincial House is growing and has members from all around the Diocese of Paterson! It is conducted in units: one topic at the time, creating friendship and knowledge at the same time. Fr. Michael has also been invited to work at St. Joseph Church in West Milford, the oldest parish in NJ (circa 1765). Please email to join the Scripture Study group.

The Annual Marian Days celebrating the Apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal will again be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. The first such Marian Day will be Friday May 13th beginning with Mass in the Shrine Church at 7:00 PM followed by the candlelight Rosary Procession outdoors weather permitting.  This year’s theme is Our Lady’s Messages of Peace to the Continents. Europe will be the focus of our May celebration. All are welcome to this prayer. 

Every Thursday all Xaverians gather for a Holy Hour. We pray for all who are touched by our ministries, our own confreres, the Church, and more.

This video showcases St. Susanna Parish in Dedham which has an active social ministry committee and great participation on a vast number of social issues and ills of our time. Pat Ferrone, the chair of the Social Ministry Committee and Fr. Steve Gosoma, pastor, share in a conversational way what the people of St. Susanna do.

Fatima Shrine Pax Christi Group Meeting takes place on the second Friday of each month from 4:00 PM. to 5:30 PM in the ‘Upper Room’ in the Office/Residence building. New members are welcome. We are one of 14 Pax Christi groups statewide and are part of Pax Christi USA and Pax Christi International. Email Fr. Rocco for more information.

The Writers Group of Fatima Shrine meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 AM (note change of time) in the the Upper Room above the St. Guido Conforti Chapel in the Office /residence building. New members are welcome.

An Ongoing Catholic Disaffiliation Research Project by Fr. Carl Chudy sx,

Xaverian Missionaries USA. which is Featured in the Synod Resources of the Holy See.

 Pope Francis convened a Synod as an opportunity to consult and dialogue with those within and outside of the church as we all move forward together in this 21st century. Learn more.

After a two year hiatus we are delighted to announce the return of the Mission Festival at Xavier Knoll! Come one, come all to celebrate with family and friends!

I am Father Christophe Ndiwe Chiza, a Xaverian missionary, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. I was ordained a priest on September 20, 2020.

The Easter celebration this year in Sierra Leone was my first experience as a missionary but also as a priest. To say it has been a chaotic or a wonderful celebration is an irony.

From a point of view, the whole world seems to have changed from so many perspectives of life and our religious practices and celebrations are ritually the same but not similar. Instead of running from making a comparison of Easter celebrations in DRCongo, Cameroon, in the Philippines where I have been living for a couple of years, I took my time to reflect upon the Easter celebration in Sierra Leone. In doing so, I discovered something which I would like to share with you...

Video: A Mother's Love

Mary, woman of listening, open our ears; grant us to know how to listen to the word of your Son Jesus among the thousands of words of this world; grant that we may listen to the reality in which we live, to every person we encounter, especially those who are poor, in need, in hardship.

Mary, woman of decision, illuminate our mind and our heart, so that we may obey, unhesitating, the word of your Son Jesus; give us the courage to decide, not to let ourselves be dragged along, letting others direct our life.

Mary, woman of action, obtain that our hands and feet move “with haste” toward others, to bring them the charity and love of your Son Jesus, to bring the light of the Gospel to the world, as you did.

Amen.

Celebrate 75 years of Xaverian Missionaries in the United States. Learn about their history, charism and service in this country and their current outreach in interfaith and intercultural dialogue as they strive to live the proclamation of St. Guido Conforti to "make of the world, one family. " Read it here.

St. Guido Maria Conforti, founder of the Xaverian Missionaries. Our "missionary to the world" became a saint on World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2011. Learn all about him here. 

Mother Celestina Bottego, founder of the Xaverian Missionary Sisters of Mary. Read about her here. Read the latest about her in The National Catholic Register.