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Fr. Michael Messaro, M.SS.CC. Celebrates 50th Jubilee

On Sunday, April 15, 2018 Confreres, friends, family and parishioners gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Fairfield, PA to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood of Fr. Michael Messaro, M.SS.CC. Fr. Messaro was ordained on March 30, 1968 after completion of his studies at the Propagation of the Faith Pontifical University in Rome. He also attained a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at St. Charles Seminary in Philadelphia, PA.

Kumkuvarapalem Chapel Consecrated August 10, 2017

The new chapel in the village of Kumkuvarapalem, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was blessed on August 10, 2017 by most Rev. M.D. Prakasm, Bishop of Nellore.

Fr. Hector Luis Zordan, M.SS.CC. consecrated as Bishop of Gualeguaychu, Argentina.

With great joy and thanksgiving to God, our Superior General announced that Pope Francis has appointed Father Hector Luis Zordan, M.SS.CC. Bishop of Gualeguaychu, Entre Rio province, Argentina by Pope Francis on March 28, 2017. He was consecrated Bishop on May 28, 2017 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Gualeguaychu.

Mission Chapels Approved for Bhimavarpadu & Kumkuvaripalem, India

Father Delegate Antony Samy is eager to begin the work on two small Chapels in outlying villages where our Missionaries have been serving. The villagers are eager to have a worship space as they now attend Mass celebrated in one of the homes.

Mid-Chapter held in India in November 2016

Superior General Fr. Luigi Toscano presided on a Mid-Chapter November 7 through 13, 2016 in Thambuchettypalya, Bangalore, India. The Chapter was open to all the Delegates from the eight countries where we have an established presence which are, Italy, the United States, Argentina, India, Nigeria, Slovakia, Indonesia and Colombia.

WATER PUMP PROJECT IN Dhingurpani Parish, Jharkhand, India

WATER PUMP PROJECT IN Dhingurpani Parish, Jharkhand, India has been completed under the direction of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts.

Jubilee Year of Mercy, visit one of the several churches selected to pass through the Holy Doors.

The Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has designated Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish (St. Mary’s) in Fairfield, PA as a special pilgrimage site for the Year of Mercy from December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016. Pilgrims are encouraged to visit one of the several churches selected to pass through the Holy Doors. Fr. Robert Malagesi, M.SS.CC., Pastor of St. Mary’s has encouraged pilgrims to visit the church during this special year.

Kuchipudi Mission Inaugurates New Program 'FEED THE NEEDY'

On October 29, 2015 a new program aimed at providing a mid-day meal daily to those parishioners in most need was inaugurated by the Missionaries who staff the mission in Kuchipudi, Andhra Pradesh, India. The program is modelled on the providing of meals begun by St. Gaetano, our Founder in Secondigliano, Italy at our Motherhouse, which still continues today.

Jubilee Year Announced Celebrating Bicentennial Of Ordination Of St. Gaetano Errico

On July 14, 2015 by mandate of Pope Francis, the Apostolic Penitentiary granted the celebration of a Jubilee Year from September 23, 2015 to September 23, 2016 in celebration of the Bicentennial of the priestly ordination of the Founder of the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, St. Gaetano Errico.

Brother David Graber, M.SS.CC. who is a teacher at St. Augustine Prep School

Brother David Graber, M.SS.CC. who is a teacher at St. Augustine Prep School in Richland, NJ was recognized for his work and leadership of the project of the Junior Class at the school. Students volunteer to serve at Cathedral Kitchen in the city of Camden, NJ where meals are provided for the needy and homeless.