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General Curia |
Our
Lady of Assumption Province (Spain, Ecuador, India, Colombia) |
Sant Anne Province
(Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Benin) |
Our Lady of Loreto
Province
(France) |
Our
Lady of Loreto Province
(Italy - Mexico) |
Viceprovincia
"Nuestra Señora
Aparecida"
(Brasil)
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Our
Lady of Esperanza
(Uruguay-Argentina) |
Our
Lady of Esperanza
Uruguay-Argentina) |
Philippines |
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General
Curia
(Rome)
* March 1: With the
arrival of spring some disasters appeared caused by the freezing
February. In particular lemons have been those which have
suffered the most.
* On 11, at the "Teresianum" the community has made its retreat
in preparation for Easter. Animated by Father Eduardo Sanz De
Miguel who has dealt with the theme "The Spiritual Journey of
St. John of the Cross."
* Bro. Lino has been
animating the preparation of the General Chapter of the Sisters
of the Holy Family of Penne. In return, he has been our guest
for a couple of days.
* In the IOR
(Vatican) on 27 it was held the second information meeting on
the economic situation globally and locally. Important
clarifications on some biased news from newspapers.
* The first meeting
of the new Parish Pastoral Council took place on 29. Members of
this are: as a representative of the male Religious, Brother
Carlo, while the representative of the female Religious has been
Sister Luigina Coccia, our neighbour.
* A number of the
faithful many more than previous years, on 30 participated in
the "Via Crucis" through the streets of the neighbourhood.
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Our Lady of Loreto
Province (France - Italy - Mexico)
France
* Saturday March
24: At Belley, training day for the Brothers of France,
animated by Brother Theodore with the theme: The Lineamenta
for "new evangelization" of the prologue to the Synod of
Bishops.
* Monday March
26, meeting of the provincial council: our Italian Brothers
returned the same day.
* March 9-31:
The SAFA education establishments, such is the theme in a
session attended by Spanish, Italian, French (a total of 20
teachers). The last day, participants made the "Route of the
Founder"
* The session,
mourning for the death of Brother Theodore's mother, back
from Spain on Thursday.
* At Metz-Tessy,
diocese of Annecy, the Church moves: a report of Brother
Michel Bois. The diocese of Annecy is committed since
October 2011 in a synod approach launched by our bishop,
Bishop Boivineau through a letter entitled: Times are new:
three challenges: Proclaiming the Gospel, how? Proximity,
Animation of our Christian communities. This Synod approach
will end with a diocesan meeting on October 14, 2012 in
which our bishop will provide further guidance pastoral.
Italy &
Mexico
* A large number
of people have gathered in Villa Brea to hear the
testimonies of the seer Marija of Medjugorje. Three hundred
of those present also expressed their willingness to
financially assist the construction of shelter for the
pilgrims who would come near the house of Marija in
Medjugorje.
* The "course in
Christianity" of Imperia-Albenga Diocese, Wednesday 7,
started its lessons in St Domenic Convent (Taggia). Given
the large number of participants the Brothers have had to
make available the entire convent.
At 17.00 Brother
Mariano has returned to the Shrine to Our Lady of Guard
Hill, site of the former residence of the Brothers, to
animate the hour of worship, because the devotees have
requested to recover his accompaniment and the priest has
recovered to the keys of the sanctuary to the Brothers.
* In the College
of Turin on 9 has been inaugurated the exhibition: "The book
in the centuries."
The exhibition,
assisted by the boys of "AnimaSaFa" and in particular
Fogliato Andrea, is an exhibition route divided by centuries
of news from 1500 with some precious volumes of Manuzio to
the latest technological innovation, the e-book. This was
held in some premises of the School, from the parlour to the
library, where were these particular books with bindings and
restoration processes.
The exhibition
has been open until March 23.
* Sunday 11, at
"Family School" of Tijuana, representing various religious
communities have joined to thank and greet the diocesan
vicar of religious life, among Juan Maria Huerta, a
Franciscan, elected bishop of the prelature of El Salto, in
the state of Durango. It was a nice afternoon of
brotherhood, which may signal a reference point for
subsequent encounters between male religious communities of
the city.
* On 15, at the
end of the demonstrations by the 150 years of Italian unity,
in the theatre hall of the Parish Sant'Anna, the SF School
of Turin has offered a show title: Revival of comics. The
show enters the world of comics, where the actors interact
with the drawings and become part of history.
* From 24, the
movement of pilgrims and tourists to the Convent of St
Domenic of Taggia has intensified. Many also come from
Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna and some from France and other
European countries...
* Thursday 29,
five teachers from various schools of the School SF of
Turin, accompanied by Brother Mauro, have gathered in Belley,
where with other teachers from our schools in France and
Spain, participated in a short Taborinian course.
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Our
Lady of Esperanza (Uruguay-Argentina)
* On 19 and
20 March, coinciding with the Feast of St. Joseph and a
new anniversary of the arrival of the Brothers to the
Rio de la Plata, the provincial council held its regular
meeting in Santa Maria de Catamarca. On the journey the
Council came in St. Lucia, as the road to St. Mary
passes in front. On the first occasion, Sunday being
simply observed the progress of the construction of the
facilities of the work and in return was able to greet
members of the Animating Community and new students.
* The Brothers Scholastics began courses in the Cefyt,
which introduces new curriculum. They do not do all
subjects since some have already been passed. This is
positive for the objectives of this first year of
scholasticate. Other trainees regularly participate in
classes of Emmaus Institute which brings together some
50 trainees from various congregations and has
comfortable seat of the so-called "crystal palace".
* The Provincial Council has appointed Brother Jose
Sanchez Mamerto as responsible for the Scholastics, in
accordance with art. 211 b of the Constitutions.
* Brother Miguel Vargas is already participating in the
International Trainers Course in Chile, sponsored by the
CONFERRE and in this year, brings together trainers from
nine different countries. The accommodation is in the
house of the Lasalle Brothers which provides a valued
community setting close to our lifestyle. The length of
the course is until 14 December.
* From 1 to 4 March 2012 held at the annual meeting
Campanero "Home & Workshop" aimed at leaders and members
of youth groups SAFA Uruguay. The aim of the camp is to
experience two specific aspects of our spirituality:
prayer (home) and manual work (workshop). This year was
focused on the family since the year 2012 has been
declared by the Archdiocese of Montevideo Year of the
Family under the theme: "Family, Heritage of Humanity".
47 kids gathered from the schools in San Jose,
Canelones, Pocitos Aguada and Mines.
* The annual meeting of Fraternity and Brothers was held
in San Jose on Saturday 17. In the morning the Deacon
Fernando Rossi, of the Fraternity of Salto, presented in
a clear and compelling features of the Gospel of Mark.
It culminated with a Mass in the courtyard of the
College, presided by the diocesan Bishop Arturo Fajardo.
* In Santa Rosa on Sunday 25, with an elegant
celebration of the Eucharist, in a beautiful parish
church full of worshipers, was inaugurated the centenary
of the College of Santa Rosa Salvador entrusted to the
Brothers in 1912 where they remained until 1939. Brother
Adelsio Delfabro, coming especially from Tandil, at the
invitation of the priest, in front of a large group of
people estimated at some 200, offered for nearly one
hour a few strokes of the history of the College as from
a monitor images of the time were shown. The College of
Salvador was the first presence of the Congregation in
Cordoba. A total of 56 Brothers went through that
community.
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Our Lady of Assumption Province (Spain, Ecuador,
India, Colombia)
Spain
* On 10
and 11 March was held the National Assembly of
Associations of Parents of our schools in Gava. The
study topic this time was the Institute's Education
Project recently approved. Safa Spain Awards also
were given on this occasion centred in the Year of
the Brother. The atmosphere that prevailed among the
50 participants was once again the spirit of family.
* The
last week of March, 10 lay teachers and Bro. Gabriel
Sanz travelled to Belley to participate in a meeting
with teachers in our schools in France and Italy.
The theme also focused on the Educational Project
but the important thing was the ambience in the
sources: Brother Gabriel, his pedagogy, Taborinian
places... All helped in the experience.
* Visit
of the Superior General and Provincial to the
Communities of the Province. In this March has been
carried out visits to the communities of Barcelona,
Barcelona Torre, Gava, Palma de Mallorca,
Navaluenga and La Horra. On 25 they travelled to
India to visit the two communities of this nation.
* We
have continued during the month of March in
preparation for the Provincial Chapter and it has
been published a brochure in which content is
presented to reflect on "Being Safa Family
humanizing and evangelizing." It has been sent to
Brothers, teachers, catechists, members of Nazarene
Fraternities and members of the Parent Associations.
All are invited to answer two questions to prepare
the study material to be present in the Chapter.
Colombia
* H.
Carlos moved on Sunday March 8 at the Diocese of
Ocaña to perform the work of vocation promotion for
one week. This time he was accompanied by a
Mercedarian Brother and a Guanellian Father:
teamwork.
* Day
12, Monday We received the visit in our parish of
St. Joseph the pastoral vicar in our area: Fr.
Mauricio Rincon. In the afternoon we had the whole
community a meeting with him and the priest, where
we review the life of the parish and the work of the
Brothers in it.
* The
community spent on 20 afternoon to the review of the
life of the community and the Community Lenten plan.
At night we closed with a communal celebration of
penance.
* The
weekend of 24 and 25, four young people in
vocational discernment, following the vocation
promotion plan of the community, including "in-depth
meetings", did a little experience for reflection
and community.
* Some
members of the community participated on 28 in the
Chrism Mass at the cathedral where each parish also
has presented to the Bishop the pastoral plan. And
on Friday, 30, the community involved in the Way of
the Cross that the "Ministry of crowds" of the
archdiocese organized by the city streets.
*
Brothers Carlos and Ivan are animating the parish
youth group of the parish. They have already carried
out various activities of prayer, walks, feeding the
beggars... and every week: selling pies at the end
of the Mass of Sunday nitht to raise funds for group
activities. They use the local facilities of our
house for activities.
Ecuador
India
* Days
12 to 17. The novices and postulants make their
spiritual exercises in preparation for the religious
profession and for entry into the novitiate. It is
directed by Capuchin Fr. Georgy dean of the faculty
of theology close to our community of Eluru. The
place is the "Foyer de la Charité" in Nirmalagiri,
next to the main centre of pilgrimage in the
diocese.
* 24.
The Provincial Council admits to the novitiate 11
postulants: Andrews, Tigga Anil, Ashok Kerketta,
Menson Raj Dias, Mariya Johnson, Praphul Guria,
Melkis Theeban Prathap, Arockia Raj Kumar, Ravikant
Ekka, Soosai, Lankas Valan Arther.
* 24 to
26. We received the visit of the Calasanz Sisters:
Carmen (from Spain) and Sandra (from Argentina).
They arrived a few years ago and opened two
communities in Jharkhand.
* On 27. Our Superior General and our Provincial
begin their visit to the community of Madurai. They
spend most of the time to share the life of the
community and direct: meditations, talks, meetings
and above all personal interviews with each of the
19 Brothers of the Community, all in a fraternal
atmosphere that the Brothers appreciate gratefully.
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Saint Anne Province (Burkina Faso, Ivory
Coast, Benin)
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Vice Province of Our
Lady Aparecida (Brazil)
* On
24 and 25
March
it was
held
in the
community
Itapiranga-SC a
meeting of
on-going Formation
of the
Brothers.
There
were
10 out
of the 12
Brothers of the
Vice
Province
participating in the
study
and reflection
of the
document:
"The
links
that bind us
in
Jesus,
Mary
and Joseph:
SAFA
Family
Spirituality," as
main
theme.
Apart
from training,
the
meeting was
an
opportunity to
live
together as
Brothers,
fundamental to
the
unity.
*
On
March 31 it
was
held
at the
home
of the
Brothers of
Ibema
/
PR
a
retreat for
a
group
of
19
students about
14-16
years
of the College
of
the
Holy Family
with
the topic:
"In
Paths
to
Nazareth,"
coordinated
by the
group
of
Brothers and the
Ibema
Nazarene Fraternity.
The
closing
of the
retreat
occurred
on the
afternoon of
Sunday
on 01
April.
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Indonesia
* Completed the process of registration of the
newly acquired land and once obtained the appropriate permits we have
been able to begin construction of the future formation house. Work is
already on the fence that will protect the property and the foundations
of buildings that will lodge the community and different groups of
trainees. The work should be completed in August 2013, the month in
which the lease expires the current formation house.
* On March 28 Brother Jimmy Amman came to Maumere,
from India, where he has been collaborating with the Brothers who work
in that country. He will spend two months helping the community in
educational tasks and vocation promotion. At the end of this month he
will travel to Timor-Leste for a new visa and to live another month in
Indonesia. Completion thereof will return to India to continue the
mission there has been entrusted to him.
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Philippines
* Two
events have characterized
the month of March: the
one concerning the search
and vocational training and
the second the closing of the
school year in GTCD.
* Bro.
Edgardo has worked in the
vocational promotion
during these months and
twenty children should
participate in the meeting
held during the Holy Week
with the aim of assessing
the candidates for future
aspirants for the upcoming
school year.
- On the formation
of candidates for Consecrated
Life there is 'a
novelty': formators
have come together to write
a program which
insists on that in Postulancy
must prevail over
the human and psychological,
while the Novitiate is
more suited to a
strictly religious training.
* The GTCD
school has
finished its courses
and on March 25 there
were delivered diplomas (graduation)
to 120 students. Then,
for teachers there has
been a day of reflection
and a two-day
sightseeing tour.
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