Delegation House, Wayne NJ

12 Helene Court

Wayne, NJ 07470

(973) 942-2975

“You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

A teenage girl named Jean got a summer job working as a maid in a hotel on Cape Cod, MA. Her job was to clean ten rooms every day. Over the summer, Jean met all kinds of interesting people, including a few celebrities. Of all the people she met, however, one stood in her mind above all the others. She called him Mr. Reed. Mr. Reed showed up one weekend with a small leather travel bag...

Novena of Grace to Saint Francis Xavier

March 4- 12

Dear Friends, 

Each year during the month of March, a Novena of Masses is offered for our benefactors, and for the intentions dearest to their hearts. It is called the “Novena of Grace” because countless people have had their prayers answered by God through the intercession of St. Francis Xavier, the patron Saint of all the missions.  

The “Novena of Grace” began in 1633 when Saint Francis Xavier appeared to the priest, Marcellus Mastrilli, SJ, in a healing vision, and promised that all who would earnestly ask his intercession with God for nine days would experience profound grace.

Fr. Paulin Batairwa Kubuya, sx, Under-Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, gave the keynote address for this international interfaith conference held for free online during World Interfaith Harmony Week. You can go directly to Fr. Paul's address by clicking here.

Fatima Shrine, Holliston, MA

101 Summer Street

Holliston, MA 01746

(508) 429-2144 

Welcome, Br. Kornel!

We welcome a new staff member here at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. Brother Kornelius Glossanto, sx, arrived on January 11th from his home country of Indonesia. Brother Kornel, as he likes to be called, served as a missionary on the island of Mentawai in Indonesia as well as for three years in Sierra Leone, West Africa. He brings his enthusiasm for mission and looks forward to meeting our  Mission Family in Holliston. Welcome, Br. Kornel! Welcome to our team!

~ Fr. Rocco Puopolo, sx

Ongoing Activities

• Holy Hour and Benediction every Thursday at 5 pm at Conforti Chapel
• Lectio Divina every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
• Due to scheduling changes this month, Pax Christi will be on Feb. 17, the third Friday at 4 p.m.
• Writer's Workshop every first Thursday in the Upper Room

Pilgrimage to Fatima

September 2022 we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the presence of the Xaverian Missionaries in the United States. September 2023 we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine with an exciting opportunity to join our pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. If you are interested in more information please email or call 508.429.2144. Reserve your place today! 

World Interfaith Harmony Week Annual UN Observance Week, February 1-7, 2023

The World Interfaith Harmony Week is based on the pioneering work of The Common Word initiative. This initiative, which started in 2007, called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in a dialogue based on two common fundamental religious Commandments: Love of God, and Love of the Neighbour, without nevertheless compromising any of their own religious tenets. The World Interfaith Harmony Week extends the Two Commandments by adding ‘Love of the Good, and Love of the Neighbor’. This formula includes all people of goodwill. It includes those of other faiths and those with no faith.

In commemoration of this week, the Metrowest Interfaith Dialogue Project invites you to the following events which will continue into the coming months.

New Interfaith Project to Reach Out to Ukrainian War Refugees in Framingham

Collaborating with Jewish Family Services, the Metrowest Interfaith Dialogue Project is looking to organize an Interfaith Refugee Committee to assist in efforts with Ukrainian war refugees in Framingham. If you would like to join, please contact us for more information.

Please keep Fr. Everson Luiz Kloster, sx, in your prayers. His father passed away on January 9, and due to unforeseen circumstances, Fr. Everson won’t be returning to Franklin for his English courses. We Fr. Everson and his family in our hearts and wish the best for him.

~ Fr. Alex Rodriguez

Have you ever thought: why is it that I repeat again and again the same sins? It doesn’t matter what I do, I keep falling into my predominant sin! Well, you are not alone. The road to conversion for some comes in an instant, but for the average person, it is a lifelong, continuous journey. The journey of conversion requires mentoring, perseverance, and God’s grace. We cannot achieve conversion by ourselves. It requires accompaniment from people who have a bit of experience in their journey of faith, our constant work towards becoming better, and ultimately God’s constant help...

“When the light of the sun is already setting, 'Thank you, Lord,' is our melody"

~ Fr. Fabián E. Oliva

Photo by Fr. Alex Rodriguez

Pope Francis has appointed our confrere Fr. Paolo Andreolli, S.X., as Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Belém do Pará, Brazil, assigning him the titular see of Altava.

Fr. Paolo Andreolli, S.X. was born on 16 December 1972 in Noventa Vicentina (VI). He entered the Institute of Vicenza on September 15, 1984. On 21 August 1993, in Ancona, he made his first religious and missionary profession. On March 5, 2000, he made his perpetual profession in Parma. On 17 September 2000, he received priestly ordination in the cathedral of Parma.

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For Humane Migration Policies

Over the course of Lent, the Ignatian Solidarity Network invites you to join them in standing in solidarity with our migrant sisters and brothers. They will provide opportunities for you and your community to accompany migrants in prayer, fasting, and action.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Throughout this challenge, we will learn about the policies affecting migration, hear stories from migrants, gain the knowledge and skills to engage in advocacy, and pray together to better embody a church that welcomes, protects, promotes, and integrates the stranger in our midst.

Black History is American History

The theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance. To honor the legacy of Black Resistance, NETWORK offers a calendar of events to guide you as you celebrate each day in February.

Celebrate the ordination of Pietro Rossini, sx, to the diaconate and the diamond jubilee of Fr. Eugenio Montesi, sx. Learn how to "Make the Lord Known and Loved," and reflect on "Mission ad Gentes" in North America. Read about the peace efforts of Fr. Loris Cattani, sx, in the DRC and keep up with news of the USA Xaverian Missionaries.. Read it here.

Xaverian Missionaries

St. Francis Xavier Foreign Mission Society

worldcatholic.us

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