Delegation House, Wayne NJ

12 Helene Court

Wayne, NJ 07470

(973) 942-2975

The Cornerstone Ministry at “Our Lady of Consolation” is a group of Catholic women who continue to gather together to revitalize and deepen their spiritual lives through a combination of group gatherings, meditations, inspirational meetings, prayer, and outreach activities.

The strength of this group comes from the ‘Cornerstone Retreat’ which provides the opportunity to reflect, renew, and strengthen their faith while meeting other women who are looking to grow in a Christian community.

It is a time to pause, a time to connect, and a time to open your heart to God’s loving embrace. Often referred to as a “Spa for the Soul,” the Cornerstone Team, headed by Jane Nelson and Margaret Kirshner, with the help of several other members, prepared the beautiful experience of the Retreat we had on Sept. 23rd, 2023...

The ordination to the missionary priesthood of our brother Pietro Rossini took place on September 16, 2023. It was streamed live on YouTube and has received over 1.2K views. Join in our joy and the celebration of the global Xaverian family.

Representatives of the Xaverian Missionaries worldwide gathered in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa for the 18th General Chapter to map a course of mission outreach for the next six years. 

Fatima Shrine, Holliston, MA

101 Summer Street

Holliston, MA 01746

(508) 429-2144 

The gift shop will be closed from October 7th to the 20th, with the exception of being open on Sunday, October 15th.

Ongoing Activities

• Holy Hour and Benediction every Thursday at 5 p.m. in Conforti Chapel
• Lectio Divina every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Hall.
• Pax Christi on the second Friday of each month from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the ‘Upper Room’ in the Office/Residence building
• Writer's Workshop every first Thursday in the Upper Room

October 13th  

Rev.  Father Kenneth V. Cannon, pastor of St. Albert the Great & St. Francis Xavier Collaborative will preach at the final Marian devotion. 

Fatima Shrine Bazaar

The Xaverian Missionaries 75th Anniversary Celebration Fall Bazaar will be held in the Shrine Hall and will have over a dozen vendors, baked goods, pumpkins, a rummage sale, and more. It all happens October 22, 2023, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal

Photo credit: Aedan Gleeson

On Sunday, October 8 at 11:30 a.m. after Mass, pilgrims from our Fatima Pilgrimage in September will gather with interested folks to share the experience of their faith journey in Fatima, Portugal, together with 22 fellow pilgrims. Join us in the UPPER ROOM in the main house for some coffee and conversation.

Some of our Interfaith Refugee Committee came together at Bertie's Ice Cream with Yulia (third from the left in the back), a Ukranian refugee we helped to settle in the MetroWest area. We will continue in November and December helping another Ukrainian family in Norwood. ~Fr. Carl Chudy, sx

Twenty Years of Missionary Work in Japan: The Power of the Word

Fr. Renato Filippini, Xaverian Missionary in Japan, studied his theology with us in the United States in Chicago, Illinois. Here, our confrere shares his missionary experience of 20 years serving the people of Japan.

The Bible is a fascinating book read even by non-Christians and non-believers. Just think of the fascination in the various literary styles of stories or psalms. Or see the descriptions of the psychological dimension of its characters, their lights and shadows, moods, and feelings. However, for Christians, the Bible has a characteristic that goes beyond this charm: it is the Word of God. This leads readers to interact with the Word in their daily lives, and at the same time, the Bible as the Word offers them support and strength in life because it is the Word “addressed to me here and now.”

Pope’s October prayer intention: ‘For the Synod’

Synod 21-24

Synod members to make pilgrimage to catacombs; pray with refugees

Rome readies for pre-game frenzy ahead of the Super Bowl of Synods

The Vatican’s ‘Synod on Synodality’ is about to begin. Here’s what to know.

Read about Fr. Joe Matteucig's ministry in Taiwan. Learn about the XVIII General Chapter of the Xaverian Missionaries. Explore interreligious dialogue in the United States. Have fun at the Xavier Knoll Mission Festival in Franklin, Wisconsin. Support the Laudato Si' initiative at Fatima Shrine in Holliston, Massachusetts. Mourn the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean and see the latest news of the US Delegation. 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. 

Xaverian Missionaries

St. Francis Xavier Foreign Mission Society

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