On Tuesday, July 13, four postulants were clothed in the Xaverian habit and became novices at the novitiate, Communaute de l'Epiphanie, in Kipushi, Congo. Mass was celebrated in the novitiate chapel by Father Camil,
the novicemaster for the Spiritans (Holy Ghost Fathers).

In addition to Bro. Patrick Fumbisha, novicemaster, and Bro. Francois Kilonda, Assistant, other Brothers from Congo were present as was Bro. Raphael Wanjala from Kenya. Our new novices are Bro. Rutal Bulongo (DRC), Bro. James Ewoi Etabo (Kenya), Bro. Tresor Malenga Nduba (DRC), and Bro. Alfred Wandera Kuloba (Kenya). Please keep our novices in your prayers.

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Bro. Jules Delanghe (Valeer)

Died June 17

May He Rest in Peace

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Brothers gathered in Westwood, MA for the Jubilee Celebration on June 12.

We congratulate those Xaverian Brothers who are commemorating Jubilees in 2010!

Belgian Brothers will celebrate in September.

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Bro. Michael Foley before Sunday Mass, Narus, Sudan

Bro. Raymond Nanzushi with friends before Sunday Mass, Narus Sudan

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The annual Holy Blood Procession took place on May 13 in Brugge, Belgium. Over 30,000 people came to watch this annual Ascension Thursday celebration of the procession of the Holy Blood through the streets of Brugge. The procession passes in front of the Brothers' Community.

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On May 10, the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY honored Brothers celebrating Jubilees with a celebration of Mass and a dinner. Among those recognized by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was Bro. Jim Smith (2nd from left), who celebrates his 50th Jubilee this year.

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Congratulations to Bro. Christopher Wanyonyi Waswa and Bro. James Nicholas Wesonga Okello who received their Bachelors degree at the Commencement Exercises at Tangaza College on April 30. A celebration was held in their honor at Xaverian Centre, Nairobi with the Brothers as well as members of their families and friends. In the same ceremony Bro.John Wamalwa Wanjala and Bro. Moses Wafula Barasa each received their diploma. They will remain at CTIE for an additional year to receive their degrees. Best wishes to these four Brothers.

Pictured left to right: Bros. Christopher, John, Moses, and James

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Tony Zupo, president of the St. Michael’s Diocesan High School Alumni Association in Brooklyn, NY, presents Bro. Jim Smith a Papal Blessing in honor of his 50th Reunion and 50th Jubilee as a Xaverian Brother. The presentation took place during the St. Mike’s annual reunion dinner at Xaverian High School on April 23rd.

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Congratulations to Bro. Tom Fahey, an honoree at St. John’s High School (Shrewsbury, MA) Annual Gala on Saturday, April 10. Bro. Tom, right, is pictured with Mr. Michael Welch, Headmaster.

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Bro. Bill Marinan (2nd from left) was thanked by over 100 people on Wednesday, April 7, upon his retirement for his 12 years of ministry to the sick and the lonely at Leisure World, a retirement community in Silver Spring, MD.

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On Easter Monday, April 5, the Brothers from the Congo gathered for a Regional Assembly at the Salesian Fathers Theologate in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Brothers in Belgium enjoy an Easter meal.

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Bro. Lawrence Harvey, General Superior (2nd from left) and Bro. John Hamilton, General Counselor (2nd from right), with postulants in Kenya at the equator in late March.

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Bro. David Eddy

Rest in Peace

You may read more about Bro. David in the Catholic Herald and The Washington Post.

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HAITI EARTHQUAKE UPDATE

Monies donated to the Xaverian Brothers Haiti Ministry are being used for the following:

Bus services to get people out of Port-Au-Prince

Food and water for refugees

Assisting Maison Fortune Orphanage to take in orphans from Port-Au-Prince Orphanages that have been destroyed

Assisting the students of Sant Zaveryen and their families

Aid for the Displaced

Continued Xaverian mission presence in Haiti

Sacred Heart Church in Port-au-Prince, parish of the students living at the Xaverian Sponsored, Sant Zaveryen

(photo taken by Brother Michael McCarthy, CFX)