Bro. Lawrence Harvey (standing), General Superior, congratulates Brothers celebrating Jubilees in Belgium on Saturday, August 2. They are (l-r) Bros. Roger Demon-60 years, Andries Vulsteke-60 years, Andre' Hessens-70 years, Gustaaf Winne-75 years, and Jacques Bauwens-50 years.

Some of the Brothers who gathered in Kenya for the General Council and other meetings in July.

Bro. Regj Cruz visits the Knokke-Heist Community in Belgium on July 24 where he made a stopover on his way home to Massachusetts after several weeks in Kenya and Congo. Pictured left to right are Brothers Johan, Regj, Walter, and Gabriel.

On Friday, July 18, Brother Lawrence Harvey, General Superior, and the General Council finished up two days of seminars on African culture. The seminars, which took place in Kenya, included presentations and small group discussion on African culture with emphasis on the 42 ethnic groups in Kenya as well as sessions on African Spirituality, the Vows, and Religious Life.

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On Saturday, July 5, Caitlin Gordon, a graduate of University of Tampa, FL, and Peter Everest, a student at College of Colorado, CO, were "missioned" during a liturgy at the chapel at Mount St. Joseph High School. Caitlin, a native of Chesapeake, VA will be volunteering with the Xaverian Brothers in Haiti and Peter, a native of Oklahoma City, OK will be volunteering at the Maision Fortune Orphanage in Hinche, Haiti.

Peter and Caitlin stand between Dian Shucard, their Orientation Retreat Director, and Bro. Harry Eccles, on-site Director in Hinche, Haiti.

Caitlin and Peter arrived in Haiti, accompanied by Bro. Harry, on Monday, July 7. We wish them well as they give generously of their time and talent to the people of Haiti.

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On Saturday, June 28, Bro, J. Robert Houlihan was honored at Xavier High School, Middletown, CT, for his 54 years in the classroom. He will take on a support role at Xavier when the new school year begins in September.   Bro. Houlihan poses with the last class of his 54 year teaching career.   Brothers Martin Boone, George Willenbrink, Kirby Boone, William Reigel, Daniel Doherty, and John Casey (seated) gather for their Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, July 15, at Ryken House in Louisville, Kentucky.

Brothers Richard Hastings, William Drinan, Arcadius Alkonis, Joseph Comber, Jeremiah O"Leary, and John Mahoney renew their vows during their Jubilee Celebration held on June 14 in Westwood, Massachusetts.

Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, California, inducted Bro. Paul LaBelle, CFX, into its inaugural Hall of Honor on June 7, 2008. Bro. Paul is flanked by Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, CA, a fellow inductee, and Mr. Frank Ferry, Headmaster.