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Annual Youth Festival in Taherpur, Nadia

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(West Bengal, India) The annual zonal level Youth Fest was held in St. Thomas Parish Church, Taherpur on 17th of September. There were about 130 participants from four different parishes. The youth from different parishes with their coordinators attended for a day program as scheduled.

The program began with the Holy Mass presided over by the Rt. Rev. Joseph Suren Gomes, SDB. DD, the Bishop of Krishnagar Diocese. There were other six fathers who concelebrated. In his homily, Bishop highlighted on the importance of the Youth today and their active role in the church. The choir was looked after the sisters and the youth of Taherpur Parish. Fr. Francis Makhal, CSsR, the Parish Priest and the team looked after the main arrangements like the Holy Mass and the Meals.

The day was packed with the activities and all of them actively participated. All had a fun-filled day. Apart from Drawing and singing competitions, there were important talks on youth orientation. The subjects dealt and discussed were on Leadership and the Role of youth today in the Church and in the Society. After the prize distribution and the photo session, all the groups returned to their parishes.

It was a day to remember and cherish the achievements.

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The Redemptorist Participants at the next Synod in the Vatican

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(Rome) The Press Office of the Holy See published the list of the Participants in the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which will take place from 3 to 28 October 2018.

Among the participants there will be the following Redemptorist confreres:

1.     As elected by the Union of Superiors General Rev. Fr. Michael BREHL, C.SsR.Superior General of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (The Redemptorists)

2.     As a member of the Pontifical Nomination His Eminence Rev. Cardinal Joseph William TOBIN, C.Ss.R., The Archbishop of Newark (United States of America).

3.     As a member of the representation of Great Britain (England and Wales) His Excellency Rev. Msgr. Ralph HESKETT, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Hallam (England)

4.     For the Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, His Excellency Rev. Msgr. Bryan J. BAYDA, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Saskatoon of the Ukrainians

5.     As a Consultor Rev. Fr. Sabatino MAJORANO, C.Ss.R., Professor Emeritus of Systematic Moral Theology at the Alphonsian Academy of Rome

We wish our confreres good work and we join with St. Alphonsus in prayers for the outcome of this universal church event.

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A void that can never be filled- RIP Fr. Clement Campos, C.Ss.R.

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On 26 July 2018, Fr Clement Campos, C.Ss.R. sent a WhatsApp message to the Redemptorists in India with these words: “Yesterday, I celebrated my 47th anniversary of ordination. Yesterday God also told me I had cancer. He has invited me into a new way of participating in his redemption. Pray with me that I be faithful. I love you my confreres and I count on your support and prayer.”

A little over a month later, on 28th August at 12:50 pm, he breathed his last. This past month, Clement faced the ravages of pancreatic cancer with a serenity that came from a heart that had offered and surrendered his life and impending death to the Redeemer. He was lovingly attended to, by his own Redemptorist family and the many members of his own Campos family.

The funeral was held on 29 August 2018. The Eucharist was presided over by the Archbishop emeritus of Bangalore, Bernard Moras. The current Archbishop of Bangalore, Peter Machado concelebrated and then blessed the mortal remains at the end of the Eucharist. There were several concelebrants present not only from among the Redemptorists, but also other religious and those of the Archdiocese. There were also several other consecrated persons. The Church overflowed with hundreds of persons  - many of whose lives were touched by Fr Clement Campos. He was a remarkable man who lived a remarkable life and died a remarkable death as he participated in the new way of participating in God’s redemption - faithful to the end.  

Clement had chosen the readings and the hymns for the Liturgy in advance.  And the entire service was a thanksgiving to God for the gift of Clement. It was also an expression of gratitude to Clement for the many things that he was to many people: a wonderful pastor, brilliant teacher, talented musician, compassionate minister, lover of the poor and broken, vulnerable and marginalized. He served the Redemptorists as well the Church of God not only in India but through his theological contributions, the wider world as well.

At his express desire, the homilist was Fr Juventius Andrade CSsR. There was a string of eulogies delivered at the end. There was a message sent by the Superior General which was read out by Fr Assisi Saldanha appreciating Clement for who he was and what he contributed to the worldwide Redemptorist Congregation. A moving eulogy was given by Fr Joseph Royan on behalf of the Province of Bangalore. There were also tributes delivered by Fr Joseph V. J. for the Liguori Province and Fr. Shane Varghese for the Vice Province of Majella. Fr David Jesuraj thanked the many persons who cared for Clement during his time of illness. And finally Clement’s brother, Mr. Mario Campos thanked all on behalf of the Campos Family.

Fr. Clement Campos has left a profound mark on the Church in India, but he has also left a void especially among the Redemptorists, that can never be filled. The sure consolation is that we have yet another intercessor for us all - one who faithfully persevered as a Redemptorist till the end. God rest you Clement. We miss you. We are grateful to you.

 

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New Building at Kemtatoli Parish

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The parishioners were extremely happy about the completion of these multipurpose hall and school building. That's why almost every family of the parish participated in the celebration. There were about 2500 faithful and more than 50 priests and religious came to celebrate with us. Food was served for all. People performed beautiful cultural programs and danced in the compound till late evening. The local administrative officials,leaders and media personnel also gave their cooperation in our celebration and became part of it.

The name of kemtatoli parish is NITYA SAHAYAK MATA CHURCH which means MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH. It comes under the Catholic diocese of Gumla. It was first declared a parish on 22nd July 2000 by Rt Rev late Bishop Michael. Prior to the declaration of Kemtatoli Parish, the north Indian Redemptorist Fathers had preaching Parish missions and retreats in the parishes of Gumla Diocese. The diocese thus invited the Redemptorists to Kemtatoli and declared it a Parish on 22nd July 2000. There are about 3000 Catholic population within the parish. There are 10 village mass substations but only 7 villages have village Chapels. Another three villages are in need of Chapels and we are looking for the some benefactors who might help us in building small Chapels in those villages.

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The World Alphonsian Youth Day at Panama 2019

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The Preparatory Commission of Panama WAD (World Alphonsian Youth Day) 2019 wishes to communicate the information on the enrolment of the Redemptorists, on the Hymn, on the Logo, and on the official Prayer.

Registration WYD and WAD C.Ss.R.

* The Registration of the WYD: This will be carried out in the Provinces. There is already a Macro-group, in which all the pilgrims of the congregation must register. To start with the registrations, each province must choose a manager or group leader, who must send a full name and an e-mail. Your email will receive an access link through which you will be able to access a sub-group within the macro-group. As a next step, you must fill in the information fields that are required and then pay. We know that some parishes have not yet organized themselves and it is urgent that they can define their own groups/leaders and proceed with registration. Within the registration of the pilgrims, the priests have a special registration because they will receive an accreditation. Finally, payment must be made by credit card or bank transfer. There is a solidarity fund: it is destined for the Dicastery for lay people, families who live in countries that are experiencing economic crises, wars, religious persecutions, etc., and which will be analyzed by the Dicastery. The local organizing committee of WYD and the Dicastery for laity, family, and life motivate all groups to contribute. But payment is not mandatory.

* The work of the macro-group is to organize and control the Redemptorists who come to WYD, ensuring that their stay is close to the parish of San Gerardo María Mayela, home of the WAD (JMA). Soon a page will open for the WAD where they will register.

For more information, contact: Ahiezer Domínguez: urobi_1096@hotmail.com, +507 6433-0148. Adelyn García: aitga@hotmail.com, +507 6949-8805. Júlio Cesar: juliocesartors@gmail.com, +507 6857-4394 Daniel Combe: danielcombe32@gmail.com, +507 6005-3871. Edgar Saul Ávila: edsaul_avila@yahoo.com, +507 6987-2696.

The parish of San Gerardo Mayela already has a website:

 www.sangerardomariamayela.com where all the information on WAD can be found.

Note: the official date of registration for the Panama WAD 2019 will be notified. The WAD will have no additional costs.

We invite you to follow the official WAD social networks to follow official information. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as @ jma2019oficial.

Prayer of the WAD (JMA-Spanish)

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