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overall mission of the entire people
of God, thereby losing its prophetic
power.” (36)
The last sentence quotes Redemp-
toris Missio and John Paul II’s con-
cern about the problems with mis-
sion ad gentes is already a reality. It
is already indistinguishable in some
respects from the overall mission of
the Church. This is not only true in
the large, broad strokes of the
Church, particularly in dioceses, but
perhaps even in our activities that
we spend much energy with, such as
our sacramental assistance to local
parishes.
How do we distinguish this mission
which is at the core of our charism
and call? What’s our understanding
of this mission and the message we
B IRTHDAYS &
ANNIVERSARIES
2013
APRIL
5—6th Death Anni-
versary of Fr. Ivaldo
Casula
7– Birthday of St.
Francis Xavier
11– Birthday of Fr.
Pascal Kasanziki
24—56th Birthday
of Fr. Carl Chudy
MAY
6—† Fr. Camillo
Olivani 10th Death
Anniversary
15—Joe Matteucig
55th Birthday
18—† Fr. Peter Cal-
za 9th Death Anni-
versary
19—Gerard Furlan
82nd Birthday
25—† Fr. Vasco
Milani 2nd Death
Anniversary
31—Larry Crosara
80th Birthday
ISSUE 134
APRIL 2013 TTTHEHEHE XXXAVERIANAVERIANAVERIAN MMMISSIONAR-ISSIONAR-ISSIONAR-
IESIESIES
A pril 29th till May 3 we will gather
in our 2013 Provincial Assembly
in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The
theme of our assembly is a deepening
of both the restructuring in the last term
and the last Provincial Chapter: En-
couraging the Missio Ad Gentes, Ad
Extra of the USA Church.
In light of the last XV General Chapter
we know this: ...our missionary Insti-
tute examined its way of being mis-
sionary «ad gentes» and felt the need to
inject new energy, discover new mo-
dalities for our way of being missionar-
ies and to re-launch – with a new crea-
tivity and spiritual drive – the mission-
ary impulse which is the heart of our
Founder’s “audacious project”. This
renewal is even more necessary today
since the mission «ad gentes» is in dan-
ger of being indistinguishable from the
Preparing for our Provincial AssemblyPreparing for our Provincial AssemblyPreparing for our Provincial Assembly
ISSUE 134 P AGE 2
deliver to the local
dioceses we serve?
Our Provincial As-
sembly this year is
designed to look at
some important as-
pects of this overall
question the whole
congregation is look-
ing at. The first day
and half will be a time
to examine interreligious dia-
logue in the church and how we
connect our ourselves and the
province to this important com-
mitment of the Church. Fr Tom
Ryan, Paulist Father and nation-
al director of their Ecumenical
and Interfaith Office will be with
us to lead this. It should be very
interesting because as a province
we never yet focused our atten-
tion on this area.
In light of this, Frs. Puopolo and
Menendez will help us look at
the contemporary issues of en-
couraging vocations to this
“audacious project” we are all
called to. The work of the GYM
and how we can all help will be
a big part of our discussions and
prayer.
We will also look further at the
upcoming General Chapter and
encourage us all to continue to
think, pray and contribute to the
thinking that will be shaping the
Chapter. Finally, we will close
the assembly with a workshop
concerning our ongoing commit-
ment to protect young people
and hold the highest standards in
abuse prevention.
A formal invitation to the assem-
bly will be out soon, along with
some material to read as a prepa-
ration before we arrive.
MISSION AND OUR USE OF MEDIA The Council appointed Frs. Salicone, Lalli,
Pupolo, Chudy, and our Communications
Director, Mary Aktay (convener of the
board) to form the new Communications
Board of the region. It replaces the older Edi-
torial Board of the provincial newsletter in
light of the fact that media has gone well be-
yond the borders of our printed newsletter.
This board will oversee our use of media and
find ways to reach out to a new and young
audience especially through the internet and
social media. We will also look to improving
our print projects as well.
The first meeting took place on April 2 at our
Provincial House was an opportunity to look
over the COMMUNICATIONS PLAN of the
Province approved in a previous council
meeting as we set up the new Mission Media
Office. The purpose of the board was formu-
lated as such: The Goal of the Communica-
tions Board is to monitor, review and insure
the implementation of the Communication
Action Plan for the United States Province of
the Xaverian Missionaries.
We looked at our provincial newsletter and
the distribution of it on the internet as well as through the
mail to our friends and benefactors. Our use of social media
in such things as Facebook, Twitter and You Tube were
reviewed, as well as advertising we do which is exclusively
on the internet today.
After many delays we hope to have our new main website
up and running with the possibility of getting feedback
from us and others to improve it even more. Suggestions to
Mary Aktay are welcome from all confreres and friends.
CROSSROADS P AGE 3
In the last Provincial Council
meeting of April 3-4 at the Pro-
vincial House: the following was
discussed:
The Council discussed final de-
tails regarding the upcoming
provincial assembly. The details
of each day will be finally orga-
nized by the facilitators of each
day. The outing will be at the
Fireside Theater for a special
lunch and show.
Fr. Chudy reported on the final
decision of the Arbitrator regard-
ing our case with the first con-
tractor of our building project in
Holliston. For any confrere who
would like to know more please
contact the Provincial.
The Council looked over a rough
draft of the regional report to the
General Chapter, based in part
on conversations in the commu-
nities. The revised report will be
sent out to all of the confreres
for a final edit and then sent to
Rome by April 15.
With the visits of Frs. Welsh and
Convery from our region in the
United Kingdom, the Council
reviewed the progression in the
organization of our inter-
provincial conference project.
Fr. Chudy offered the idea of
having a joint provincial retreat
in 2014 with the Divine Word
Missionaries community in Bor-
dentown, NJ, after his conversa-
tion with the local superior
there. The Council encouraged
following this up.
The Council talked over changes
with Student Fund that is based
in Franklin.
Fr. Carl Chudy, SX
Office of the Provincial
12 Helene Court
Wayne, New Jersey 08046
973-942-2975
CP 862-264-7000
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Bishop Biguzzi will be with us
in the USA Region from June
11 until August, 19, residing at
the Provincial House. He will be
assisting us with some mission
appeals and perhaps visiting the
the houses. Welcome Bishop!