Weekly News: August 12, 2013

Fr. Dehon commemorated on the anniversary of his death; Bishop Zolile ordained for service to the Diocese of Kokstad, South Africa; social service program in the Philippines rebuilds after flooding; calendar items and upcoming events; updates.


Kasanag Daughters foundation rebuilds after the flood

Two years ago, the river running through Cagayan de Oro, a Philippine city on the island of Mindanao, burst its boundaries in the midst of epic rains. People were swept away in the raging waters; homes and businesses were damaged, including that of the Kasanag Daughters Foundation.


Provincial Council Meeting

Typically the Provincial Council will spend the first morning of its meeting in faith sharing. The business portion will begin in the afternoon and continue into the next day as needed.


Provincial Council Meeting

Typically the Provincial Council will spend the first morning of its meeting in faith sharing. The business portion will begin in the afternoon and continue into the next day as needed.


Provincial Council Meetings

Typically the Provincial Council will spend the first morning of its meeting in faith sharing. The business portion will begin in the afternoon and continue into the next day as needed.


Provincial Council Meeting

Typically the Provincial Council will spend the first morning of its meeting in faith sharing. The business portion will begin in the afternoon and continue into the next day as needed. On December 18 the council will join provincial staff for a Christmas party in the evening.


Thanksgiving holiday

The Provincialate Offices will be closed November 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday


Provincial Council Meeting

Typically the Provincial Council will spend the first morning of its meeting in faith sharing. The business portion will begin in the afternoon and continue into the next day as needed.


Fr. General’s visitation to North America

Fr. José Ornelas Carvalho, superior general, and Fr. John van den Hengel, general councilor (vice general) will do a visitation of the Canadian Region and U.S. Province September 2 – 21. The visitation calendar: Sept. 2-8: Canada Sept. 8-11: South Dakota Sept. 11-13: Pinellas Park Sept. 13-16: Houston Sept. 16-18: Mississippi Sept. 18-20: Chicago Sept. Read More…


Provincial Council meetings

Typically, the council will spend its first morning of meetings doing faith sharing. Business will begin in the afternoon of the first day and continue into the second day as needed.