Xaverian Mission Newsletter - 2011 Apr-June: Hope for the Future

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Passion for Christ — Passion for Humanity

XAVERIAN MISSION Volume 59—No 2

Newsletter

May 2011

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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE By Fr. Mike De Rocha, SX

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he Catholic Church in Japan rushed to support victims of the earthquake and tsunami with prayer, solidarity and practical aid. Japanese bishops established an emergency center to coordinate humanitarian aid operations in Sendai, the area most devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The center is managed by Caritas Japan and draws on the resources of numerous Catholic volunteers who have come forward in the wake of the disaster. "The biggest buildings withstood the very strong earthquake. The greatest damage was caused by the tsunami. The panorama of destruction is striking. Now we'll have to roll up our shirt sleeves. People are expecting our help," said Fr. Daisuke Narui, executive director of Caritas Japan. A Japan civil defense officer holds a 4-month-old baby who was rescued along with her family from their home in Ishimaki, Japan, (CNS/Yomiuri Shimbun/Reuters)

"The biggest concern is the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. It is a ghost from Japanese history coming back to haunt us. But it must be said that the people are not indulging in panic; instead, they are reacting with poise and dignity." He said, "in the worst-affected areas the main problem is the lack of food and fuel. People are left feeling powerless in the face of this tragedy." Fr. Narui said: “Our work is to show love and solidarity especially to the people most vulnerable, such as the elderly, migrants and homeless. We are working with NGOs. We are called to give a testimony to unity and closeness to all human suffering. We know that the response by the faithful to our appeal will be very generous. It is a terrible disaster, one of the worst in the country's history. In the northern area most affected, there are already more than 7,000 recorded deaths, hundreds of casualties and internally displaced persons.” Fr. Narui said he was encouraged by the enthusiasm of Japanese youth offering to help the displaced. "Young people are continually coming to Caritas from all the dioceses to offer their availability as volunteers to bring aid to the areas most affected by the disaster. This is an important sign that gives us hope for the future." Fr. Mike works in Miyazaki, Japan


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A Saint for Modern Times

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hen thinking about saints, a movie camera seldom comes to mind. In the case of Blessed Guido Maria Conforti, however, it should. He embraced new technology and advised his followers to use every means possible, including movie cameras, to not only spread the Gospel of Christ but also to share in the cultures of the people the Xaverians served.

nication innovations. He would use the internet, mobile devices and every aspect of social networking to “make of the world, one family.” His vision of “connecting” continues to inspire Xaverians around the world today. You can just imagine him texting: “See, Seek and Love God in All!” Now, that has to be one of the greatest „tweets‟ of all time!

“Our founder was among the first to use modern means of mass communication in the service of the Gospel. The new technological possibilities we have today offer previously unheard of possibilities and we should take advantage of them; nevertheless, we must never forget that they should never substitute an authentic life witness.” (60: RMX) And “life witness” is what he gave. Blessed Conforti was a man of joy and action, visiting parishes in his home dioceses, his missions in China, supporting clergy, promoting religious education and lay involvement in the Church. Although his life spanned the 19th and 20th centuries, Blessed Conforti would be right at home in this age of commu-

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Bishop Conforti on a pastoral visit surrounding Berceto, Italy in July 1931


Xaverian Missionaries in the World

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Xaverian Missionaries in the World

IN MEMORIAM FATHER BRUNO On March 31, 2011,Father Bruno Orrù died at the Mother House in Parma after battling cancer. He was 75 years old. He began his studies with the Xaverian Missionaries in 1949, completed the last three years of theology and was ordained a priest in Milwaukee on September 29, 1963. After his ordination he was engaged in teaching in Holliston, MA and from 1972 to 1976 he assisted our missions through our office in Wayne, New Jersey. From 1977 to 2011 he worked tirelessly in Indonesia, involved in pastoral care (pastor Bagansiapi-Api, the Padang Cathedral, and Jakarta): training of seminarians (Master of novices, 90-06) and as Regional Councilor for five terms. May he rest in peace! Fr. Carl Chudy, SX

PHILIPPINES The district of Tuman, a suburb of Manila, is home to more than 50 thousand inhabitants. The poorest area is "Palay", a place abandoned to the mercy of fundamentalist sects. We want to offer a significant religious presence and celebrate Mass on Sunday. We don’t have a church yet. So far the altar is under a mango tree. A yellow sheet is spread every time we celebrate, to defend us from the hot sun or rain. These people are so poor, but so close to the Gospel; we would like to offer a more decent space for meeting with the Lord. A church roof with brick and galvanized sheets, dedicated to Saint Guido Conforti, could become a beautiful reality, where the holy missionary bishop and apostle of the Gospel is revered by the all with love. Speaking of the project with Mr. Diwata, pastoral associate of this area, I noticed

the emotion on his face: "With the help of God, we could put a large crucifix, because we know that many children will go next door and stand here for a prayer." This reminded me of the story of Blessed Guido Conforti, who as a child on his way to school, paused before a large crucifix to pray. He taught us to look up, he showed us the way and brought us even closer to God. Thank you Guido, you're a saint for the whole world, and the Filipino people wait for you with joy. Father Emanuele Borelli, SX

BRAZIL Bibles For Everyone!

Father Bruno Orrù, SX

After the publication of the first book, The Bible Available to Everyone, we are on the second volume. The first book was well received and used by many priests, catechists, The Xaverian Community in Brazil religious and laity. It is contributing to the formation of the biblical Christian communities, especially where there are Xaverians. The second volume deals with the events of biblical history that range from the prophet Elisha to the exile of the people of Israel in Babylon. The structure and method are to actualize the word of God for our life of today and for the life of our Christian communities. Project leader: Father Gianni Martoccia, SX

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Xaverian Missionaries in the USA

A Celebratory People

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feel enlivened when I work with them. They add life to the celebration,” says Father Tony Lalli, SX, commenting on his ministry to the New England Brazilian community. “They are a very celebratory people.” Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston, MA, has been a magnet for Brazilian immigrants since arriving here in the last few decades. Father Francis Signorelli, SX, Director of the Shrine, describes the pilgrimage of thousands of Brazilians to the shrine each year. “They begin with a candlelight procession that is outside and then they have dinner with their traditional foods, folklore dances, and liturgies.” “It has become a national day for the Brazilians, says Fr. Tony, “and they do a whole day of celebration, religious and national.” Fr. Francis is available for the community in many ways. “They make an appointment to come to see me for confession or spiritual direction. They seem to be in search of assistance because they feel kind of alone and neglected, particularly the Brazilians of recent immigration. They look to priests for assistance. They are very dedicated and high-minded, very religious and very creative in the expression of their faith.” Fr. Tony ministers in parishes in the surrounding towns of Milford, Framingham, Marlborough and especially in Hudson, MA. He states, “They have no priest. The one that they had went back to Brazil. Some Sundays I say 3 or 4 Masses, one or two in English, one for the Portuguese and one or two for the Brazilians.” “Besides liturgical celebrations, I also do a lot of personal contact,” Fr. Tony continues. “These are young people who came the last

Xaverian Outreach to the Brazilian Community in America

few years. They came looking for work so they can better the situation of their families in Brazil. Many times they have various problems, legal or visas, difficult family or marriage situations. I try to be understanding and helpful.” Fr. Tony has worked Brazilian community at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine with Brazilians for over thirty-five years, first as a missionary in Brazil, so he knows the conditions both in their former country and their new adopted one. “Among themselves they are very united, but I don’t think they find much acceptance here. The two communities of Americans and Brazilians are separate. Even with the Portuguese, they have little in common except the language. They do not share much. This for me is very worrisome.” “It is like they are second class Catholics. They have so much to contribute. They can certainly contribute to more lively celebrations, and a sense of community. They are very close. But they do not feel close to the American community here.” A moving example of the Brazilian “sense of community” is that they took up collections for the people of Japan on their own even before there was an official Church response. “They made a raffle. They made a festival. All the money gathered was sent to the relief campaign. I suggested that they send it to CRS. They did it on their own,” says Fr. Tony. “Our American community can learn from the Brazilians. They can teach us a lot about being Catholic, being Christian, being a Christian community.”

Father Tony Lalli in Brazil

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The Dignity of Work cases a man's work is his sole means of livelihood. Its remuneration, therefore, cannot be made to depend on the state of the market. It must be determined by the laws of justice and equity. Pope John showed how Rerum Novarum respected unionization:

Crushing stone by hand in Burundi

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ften called the “best kept secret of the Church,” Catholic Social Teaching has shaped our faith and empowered our members for centuries. With media attention on worker’s rights, it’s a good time to revisit this bedrock principle of human rights. Bishop Stephen E. Blaire, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops wrote to Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee on February 23 of this year:

So, just what is this Catholic Teaching? We can find it in the famous 1891 encyclical of Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum (Of New Things). Pope Leo strongly defended the poor and stressed human rights and dignity. In his comments on the Encyclical’s 50th anniversary in 1961, the much beloved Blessed Pope John XX111 stated: …the question of work, which must be regarded not merely as a commodity, but as a specifically human activity. In the majority of

“Catholic teaching and your statement remind us these are not just political conflicts or economic choices; they are moral choices with enormous human dimensions. The debates over worker representation and collective bargaining are not simply matters of ideology or power, but involve principles of justice, participation and how workers can have a voice in the workplace and economy.”

Gaudium et Spes, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World from the Second Vatican Council in 1965 proclaimed: Among the basic rights of the human person is to be numbered the right of freely founding unions for working people. They should be able truly to represent them and to contribute to the organizing of economic life in the right way. Included is the right of freely taking part in the activity of these unions without risk of reprisal. Personally involved in the Polish Solidarity Movement in the 1980’s, Blessed Pope John Paul II weighed in with his Laborem Exercens (The Rights of Labor): In order to achieve social justice in the various parts of the world, in the various countries, and in the relationships between them, there is a need for ever new movements

Philippine miner, photo: Wall Street Journal

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Pope Leo XIII also defended the worker's natural right to enter into association with his fellows. Such associations may consist either of workers alone or of workers and employers, and should be structured in a way best calculated to safeguard the workers' legitimate professional interest. It is the natural right of the workers to work without hindrance, freely, and on their own initiative within these associations for the achievement of these ends.

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“…for the laborer is worthy of his wages” Luke 10:7 of solidarity of the workers and with the workers. This solidarity must be present whenever it is called for by the social degrading of the subject of work, by exploitation of the workers, and by the growing areas of poverty and even hunger. The Church is firmly committed to this cause, for she considers it her mission, her service, a proof of her fidelity to Christ, so that she can truly be the "Church of the poor." In 1986 the U.S Catholic Bishops issued their Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy, Economic Justice for All. The letter stresses the Church’s support of the right of workers to form unions or other associations to secure their rights to fair wages and working conditions: Unions may also legitimately resort to strikes where this is the only available means to the justice owed to workers. No one may deny the right to organize without attacking human dignity itself. Therefore, we firmly oppose organized efforts, such as those regrettably now seen in this country, to break existing unions and

Picking cotton in Brazil

prevent workers from organizing. But it also about accountability:

would damage the common good and the rights of more vulnerable members of society.

Along with the rights of workers and unions go a number of important responsibilities. Individual

The official teaching of the Catholic Church as found in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (2004) holds “The economy must serve people, that labor unions exert a “positive not the other way around.” influence for social order and solidarity, workers have obligations to their and are therefore an indispensable employers, and trade unions also element of social life.” have duties to society as a whole. Union manageIn 2008, the USCCB published The ment in particuDignity of Work and the Rights of lar carries a Workers, once again calling for jusstrong responsitice in the workplace. bility for the good name of the The economy must serve people, entire union not the other way around. Work is movement. Workmore than a way to make a living; it ers must use their is a form of continuing participation collective power in God‟s creation. If the dignity of to contribute to work is to be protected, then the the well-being of basic rights of workers must be rethe whole comspected—the right to productive munity and work, to decent and fair wages, to should avoid the organization and joining of unpressing demands ions, to private property, and to Migrant workers, photo: Catholic Legal Immigration Network whose fulfillment economic initiative.

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World Mission Spirituality

TEST YOUR RELIGIOUS IQ “As far as local churches are concerned, they must commit themselves in this direction, helping all the faithful to respect and to esteem the values, traditions and convictions of other believers.” Blessed Pope John Paul II

Are you religiously literate? The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life did a recent survey on Americans knowledge of beliefs and practices of the world’s major religions. The results were in a word, “dismaying,” considering that the majority of Americans view religion as “very important” and roughly half said they attend worship services regularly. So, how do you think you would score? Take the test and find out...

Religious Knowledge Quiz 1. Which Bible figure is most closely associated with leading the exodus from Egypt? Job Elijah Moses Abraham Mormon

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the Ten Commandments? Do not commit adultery Do unto others as you would have them do unto you Do not steal Keep the Sabbath holy 4. When does the Jewish Sabbath begin? Friday Saturday Sunday

6. Which of the following best describes the Catholic teaching about the bread and wine used for Communion? The bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The bread and wine are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ. 7. In which religion are Vishnu and Shiva central figures? Islam Hinduism Taoism 8. Which Bible figure is most closely associated with remaining obedient to God despite suffering? Job Elijah Moses Abraham

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12 What religion do most people in Pakistan consider themselves? Buddhist Hindu Muslim Christian 13. What was the name of the person whose writings and actions inspired the Protestant Reformation? Martin Luther Thomas Aquinas John Wesley 14. Which of these religions aims at nirvana, the state of being free from suffering? Islam Buddhism Hinduism

5. Is Ramadan…? The Hindu festival of lights A Jewish day of atonement The Islamic holy month

9. What was Joseph Smith’s religion? Catholic Jewish Buddhist Hindu

11. According to rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, is a public school teacher permitted to read from the Bible as an example of literature, or not? Yes, permitted No, not permitted

Mormon

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15. Which of these preachers participated in the period of religious activity known as the First Great Awakening? Jonathan Edwards Charles Finney Billy Graham Read the full survey report at http://pewforum.org/OtherBeliefs-and-Practices/U-S-Religious-KnowledgeSurvey.aspx. To see how you perform on these questions compared with the national average and different religious groups, visit http://features.pewforum.org/quiz/us-religiousknowledge/.

ANSWERS: 1. Moses 2. Catholic 3. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you 4. Friday 5. The Islamic holy month 6. The bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus Christ. 7. Hinduism 8. Job 9. Mormon 10. No, not permitted 11. Yes, permitted 12. Muslim 13. Martin Luther 14. Buddhism 15. Jonathan Edwards

2. What was Mother Teresa’s religion? Catholic Jewish Buddhist Hindu

10. According to rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, is a public school teacher permitted to lead a class in prayer, or not? Yes, permitted No, not permitted


Become a Partner in Global Mission

An Integral Part of Love cacy offices were formed to attend to the many issues raised by the Synod. We realized the need to be with the poor and oppressed with our presence, support and solidarity to help with immediate needs and also to ask the bigger question: Why? With the answer that injustice is both a personal and structural sin.

Mother and Child in the Amazon

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n The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, we read, “The joys and the hopes, the grief and the anxieties of our age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted; these are the joys and hopes, the grief and anxieties of the followers of Christ.” What does it really mean to be “followers of Christ”? It is not merely that we are “nice people.” We are tied to each other and to all of humanity through the blood of Christ. That “grief and anxiety” is an outpouring of compassion which flowed from the blood of the cross. Justice in the World, the 40th Anniversary of which we celebrate this year, brought the Church's social ministry from the “fringe” to the very center of what it means to be Christian as part of the renewal of Vatican II. A wide variety of justice and peace initiatives as well as advo-

Mission is primarily witness and proclamation, but the work of justice has become an integral part of the evangelization of the Church. Blessed John Paul II, in his encyclical on mission reminds us: “The Church contributes to humanity's pilgrimage of conversion to God's plan through her witness and through such activities as dialogue, human promotion, commitment to justice and peace...” Redemptoris Missio #20 Justice is not extraneous to charity. It is not an alternative or parallel path to charity. Justice is inseparable from charity, and intrinsic to it. Justice is the primary way of charity or, in Pope Paul VI's words, “the minimum measure” of it. St. John tells us justice is an integral part of love “in deed and in truth.” (1 Jn 3:18)

Justice is the primary way of charity

Fr. Carl Chudy, SX (excerpted from a talk to the Sisters of St. John the Baptist in Bronx, NY on April 2)

Good Friday Way of the Cross in Bangladesh

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World Mission News Digest

World Mission News Digest Libya

“The appeal by the Pope is encouragement not to give up on diplomacy,” says the Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli

“It is a further boost to diplomacy to not give up strength and to act in a way that keeps the possibility of reconciliation alive. I think the appeal of the Holy Father, whom I offer my heartfelt thanks, is very important, because fighting does not help to create peace,” said Bishop Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli, commenting on the appeal launched by Benedict XVI for peace in Côte d'Ivoire and Libya.

March 24. At least 40 Libyan civilians were killed as a consequence of airstrikes carried out by the United States and other Western powers, the leading church official in Libya said. (CNS photo/ Ismail Zetouny, Reuters)

“Violence and hatred are always a defeat,” said Benedict XVI at his General Audience on April 4. “With great concern I continue to follow the dramatic events that the dear people of Côte d'Ivoire and Libya are experiencing,” adding that he issues “a new and heartfelt appeal to all parties, that they may begin the work of peace and dialogue and avoid further bloodshed.”

Democratic Republic of the Congo Get involved more in the work of peace and justice for Africa with the Africa Faith and Justice Network. http://afjn.org/

Catholic Relief Services’ expert on sexual and gender-based violence, Francisca Vigaud-Walsh, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights in March. The hearing, The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Securing Peace in the Midst of Tragedy, took place as rape continued to be used as a weapon of war in eastern DRC in a conflict that has by some estimates killed more than 3 million people since 1998. Vigaud-Walsh who oversees and coordinates CRS’ work in the area of sexual and gender-based violence has made numerous trips to the DRC over the past three years. While acknowledging positive steps by the U.S. government in the DRC, Vigaud-Walsh advocates that more be done to eradicate sexual and gender-based violence, ensure the protection of women and girls and all civilians, and to end the conflict.

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A Muslim Imam and Coptic Priest celebrate in Tahrir Square, Cairo photo: Fellowship for Reconciliation

Egypt There was tremendous Muslim-Christian support and solidarity in the nonviolent protests against, and ultimate overthrow of, the Mubarak regime. Muslims protected Coptic Christians in their churches and Christians formed human chains around Muslim worshipers during their prayer services.


From our USA Communities

News from our USA Communities US Province to Celebrate Canonization of Founder The provincial wide celebration of the canonization of our founder, Guido Maria Conforti will be held on December 11 at St. Bridget’s Parish in Framingham, MA. Cardinal O’Malley will preside and Bishop Edyvean will concelebrate. Plans for the celebration include the mass and a reception in a local hotel near the parish. A number of media projects are underway including prayer cards, posters, brochure, DVD project and a special icon commissioned by the province.

Grants

Provincial Assembly

We are happy to announce the award of a $10,000.00 grant from the Koch Foundation, which will be used for a mission immersion program for youth in Sierra Leone in 2012.

Every two years all Xaverians in the United States come together to study issues affecting their ministry and plan for the future. This year the Assembly will focus on The Restructuring and Renewal of the Province. It will take place from May 2-7 in Oconomowoc, WI.

Established in 1979 by Carl and Paula Koch, the Foundation supports Catholic evangelization activities . We also received $5,000.00 from St. Francis De Sales Parish in Purcellville, VA for Xaverians in Indonesia to help the victims of the Merapi Volcano eruption. (See the February 2011 XMN)

Holliston Fatima Shrine Featured on Town Website The webpage http:// holliston.patch.com/ carries some nice photos of the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine. To see them, search “Our Lady of Fatima Shrine” on the site and the photos will appear.

One Family In Mission Father Andrew Small, OMI has been named National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Father Small entered the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1989 and holds law degrees from Sheffield University and Georgetown University and a doctorate in systematic theology from The Catholic University of America. He has led the USCCB Office for the Church in Latin America and was policy advisor on international economic development. The Pontifical Mission Societies consist of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Holy Childhood Association, the Society of St. Peter, and the Missionary Union of Priests and Religious. Their purpose is the promotion of a universal missionary spirit among all Catholics. The Xaverian Missionaries congratulate Father Small and wish him great success in his endeavors on behalf of the missions. Xaverian Mission Newsletter ▪ May 2011

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Pilgrimage to Rome Travel to Rome and beyond with the Xaverians to see Blessed Guido M. Conforti proclaimed a saint by Pope Benedict XVI on October 23, 2011 in St. Peter’s Basilica. For Information call 973-942-2975 or email: missionmedia@xaviermissionaries.org

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