Month: November 2012
Weekly News: November 26, 2012
SCJ Memorial Day November 26 is commemorated throughout the congregation as “SCJ Memorial Day,” a time to remember in a special way those SCJs who have given their lives in ministry. Among them were Bishop Joseph Wittebols and 27 other SCJs who died during the 1964 Simba rebellion in the Congo. Today, November 26, is Read More…
Weekly News: November 19, 2012
The impact of SCJs in North America “What is the gift we bring to the Church in North America and how do we sustain it?” This was the theme that emerged as the SCJ administrations of Canada and the United States talked about the superior general’s 2013 visitation to North America. It’s the theme they Read More…
Last days in Rome
As noted previously, Fr. Bernie Rosinski, SCJ, is among those on a pilgrimage to Rome organized by the province development office. What follows is his final blog post from the trip: This is the last pilgrimage blog from this reporter. … Continue reading →
Weekly News: November 12, 2012
Remembering our veterans In many communities this past weekend it was a time of parades and other celebrations commemorating the service and sacrifice of those who served in the military. Veteran’s Day was on Sunday, November 11 and observed civically on November 12. [In Canada, it is known as “Remembrance Day.”] In South Dakota, near Read More…
The sites of Rome and Mass at the Generalate
As noted previously, Fr. Bernie Rosinski, SCJ, is among those on a pilgrimage to Rome organized by the province development office. Today he writes about several visits of the group in the city, as well as Mass celebrated at the … Continue reading →
SHST literally breaking ground in study of biblical history
A hands-on connection to the life of Jesus Much can be learned about a place through books, class work and the shared impressions of others. This is how most people come to know of the Holy Land, about the life of Jesus and his first disciples. “But to actually get the same dirt on your Read More…
Visiting the “City of Peace,” Assisi
As noted previously, Fr. Bernie Rosinski, SCJ, is among those on a pilgrimage to Rome organized by the province development office. Today he writes about the group’s visit to Assisi: The pilgrim group visited the city of peace, Assisi in … Continue reading →
An audience with the Pope
As noted yesterday, Fr. Bernie Rosinski, SCJ, is among those on a pilgrimage to Rome organized by the province development office. Fr. Bernie wrote the following at the end of a day that included attendance at the papal audience in … Continue reading →
A prayer for the students, and the school
Fr. Egide Safari, SCJ, a member of the Congolese Province, recently wrote about the start of the new school year at one of the province’s schools, St. Clement. The following is paraphrased from the original French: St. Clement in Kinshasa … Continue reading →
The beauty of Rome
Fr. Bernie Rosinski, SCJ, is among those on a pilgrimage to Rome organized by the province development office. The city is a place he knows well after years of both study and work in Italy. Fr. Bernie wrote the following … Continue reading →
