Monthly Archives: July 2016

A new Superior for the International College

Posted on July 21, 2016 by scjcanada

After a consultation of the members of the community  of the International Community in Rome and also the Provincial Superior of the North Italian Province,  the General Administration has appointed during an extraordinary meeting of Council on June 25, 2016: … Continue reading →

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Dehon Commission

Posted on July 21, 2016 by scjcanada

On June 7, 2016 the General Council instituted a new commission in order to further the process of the beatification of Fr. Dehon. It is called the Dehon Commission. The members of the commission are: Fr. Fernando Rodríguez Garrapucho, SCJ … Continue reading →

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New General Procurator and Vice-Procurator

Posted on July 21, 2016 by scjcanada

On June 7, 2016 the General Administration appointed Fr. Celson Altenhofen, SCJ Procurator General of the Congregation at the Holy See He will be supported by Fr. Célestin Tshimbundu Mukwende, SCJ Vice Procurator General a the Holy See This is a … Continue reading →

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Letter: Availability for Mission

Posted on July 21, 2016 by scjcanada

In the beginning of July we received a letter from Fr. General regarding a decision made at the last General Chapter. The Chapter accepted that each member at the time of final vows be asked to declare himself available for … Continue reading →

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World Youth Days in Krakow

Posted on July 19, 2016 by scjcanada

On Monday, July 18 Fr. Willyans Raposo flew out of Toronto with 11 young people from St. Thomas More parish in Scarborough to participate in the events around World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. The group flew to Lublin where … Continue reading →

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Luc Coursol

Posted on July 19, 2016 by scjcanada

Veuillez prier pour Luc Coursol, qui a été diagnostiqué d’un cancer à l’intestin et au foie. Il devra entreprendre des traitements de chimiothérapie. Merci. Please pray for Luc Coursol who was diagnosed with a cancer of intestine and liver. He … Continue reading →

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Peter McKenna at Martha Retreat Centre

Posted on July 19, 2016 by scjcanada

From May 07 to May 14 Peter McKenna facilitated a six day silent guided retreat at the Martha Retreat Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta. The retreat was a journey in life resembling the early disciples’ experience on the road to Emmaus. They … Continue reading →

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Regional Council meets in Montréal on July 6

Posted on July 10, 2016 by scjcanada

Here are the main items discussed at the 110th meeting of the Regional Council in Montréal on July 6. Originally the Council was convoked to discuss the 2015 Financial Statement of the Region and to meet with our Financial Committee. … Continue reading →

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Bill Marrevee at 80

Posted on July 10, 2016 by scjcanada

On July 5 Bill Marrevee celebrated his 80th birthday. This birthday is perhaps more memorable than others since with this birthday, Bill will also be entering more fully into retirement. Archbishop Paul-André Durocher has thanked Bill for his years of … Continue reading →

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Final Vow Preparation in India

Posted on July 10, 2016 by scjcanada

John van den Hengel was invited to give one week of presentations on the life and charism of Fr. Dehon to the final vow candidates of Asia. Between June 13 and 17 he was in Aluva in the state of … Continue reading →

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