Posted on June 27, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother François is currently serving as Headmaster at the Complexe Scolaire Tutazamie in his hometown, Likasi, Congo (DRC). In this video clip Brother François speaks about how being from Likasi motivates him to prepare his students to encounter the broader economic and social issues in the town and the country. Transcript: “You know, the kids…[read more]
Posted on June 25, 2013 by The Editor - Community
In the eulogy which Brother Stephen Comeau wrote about Brother Edward, a very unique and dear teacher emerges: “He was a versatile teacher, whether the subject matter was religion, French, history or mathematics. His willingness to accept almost any teaching schedule presented to him was one of his remarkable traits. In typical Ed Burns fashion…[read more]
Posted on June 20, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Mike Foley currently lives and does ministry in Narus, South Sudan. In the following clip he discusses why he is at home among the poor.…[read more]
Posted on June 18, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Known as “The Angel” or “The Spirit,” Brother Michael Angelus came from hearty Maine stock, and he had a stubborn streak as deep as the rocks of his native state. When Brother Michael Angelus entered the Brothers in 1917, it took him three days to travel by train from Maine to Baltimore, and the Brother…[read more]
Posted on June 13, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Clement currently resides at Xaverian House in Danvers, Massachusetts. In this clip he talks about his Ukrainian Catholic heritage and what that means to him as a Brother in a Roman Catholic religious order. Transcript: “When I was baptized in the Eastern Church, you are baptized, you are confirmed, and you are given your…[read more]
Posted on June 11, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, David was the third of the seven children of Robert and Irene Eddy. Transferring into Saint John’s High School for his junior year, somewhat against his will, David an-nounced to his parents, after six months at Saint John’s, that he intended to become a Xaverian Brother. He never looked back. Entering…[read more]
Posted on June 8, 2013 by The Editor - Community
The Jubilee Celebration took place on Saturday, June 8th in Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. If you missed the mass, you’re in luck! We have a recording just below. Additionally, below we’ve posted the text of Brother Lawrence Harvey’s reflection from the ceremony. Grant that we, who call on you in…[read more]
Posted on June 6, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Last Wednesday, Xavier Center in Danvers, Massachusetts commemorated its closing with a ceremony that brought together friends and Brothers. In the following clip Brother John Hamilton, C.F.X. and Brother Romeo J. Bonsaint, S.C. give their appreciation to those who participated in the many years of formation classes that took place at Xavier Center.…[read more]
Posted on June 4, 2013 by The Editor - Community
James Patrick McSharry attended Cardinal Hayes High School and St. Joseph’s Juniorate before entering the congregation on September 19, 1950. At vestition he received the name “Talbot” in honor of the Venerable Matt Talbot, a saintly man from Dublin, Ireland who struggled long and fiercely to overcome the addictive bonds of alcoholism. Little could young…[read more]
Posted on May 30, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Ed Keefe, C.F.X. tells the story of “The Great Pumpkin Thief,” a former student at St. John’s Prep. Brother Ed had to teach the boy a lesson, but to this day The Great Pumpkin Thief and Brother Ed are friends. The boy, now man, has given many gifts to the Congregation that supported Brother…[read more]
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