Murialdo in Koidu's Oratory

To all spiritual Fathers out there Kudos and may the Lord God continue to strengthen your vocation...

* GENERAL COUNCIL ELECTED FOR THE YEARS 2024-2030 *
- Father Nadir Poletto - Father General
- Fr. Alejandro Bazán (USA-Mexico) - Vicar General
- Pe. Antonio Barone (Italia) - Ecônomo
- Fr. Victor Abreu Ribeiro (Brazil) - General Counselor
- Fr Jacob Yeboah (Africa) - General Counselor.
Vivaaa Congregation of Saint Joseph-Josephites of St. Leonard Murialdo (Long live our Congregation)!!!

Mexico City, June 6, 2024

TO THE BROTHERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF SAINT JOSEPH AND TO THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE FAMILY OF MURIALDO

ELECTION OF THE NEW FATHER GENERAL

Today, June 6, eve of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 17 o’clock, the General Chapter of the Congregation of St. Joseph has elected as General Superior, for the year 2024/2030, P. NADIR POLETTO, Brazilian, 54 years old, born in Vista Alegre do Prata, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. He is the twelfth successor of San Leonardo Murialdo. His first words, at the act of accepting the assignment were: «I thank everyone for your trust: I am sure you will not fail to help me in this service that you entrust me to, just as I am certain that the Grace of God will guide me on the way». After the swearing-in, the new Superior General received the act of ossequio and the hug from the capitular brothers and the guests. The ceremony ended with the chanting of the First Vespers of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, presided over by the Father General-elect, with by his side the Father-General emeritus, p. Tullio Locatelli and p. Mario Aldegani. Let us join our new Father General in prayer and affection, invoking upon him the gifts of the Holy Spirit, so that he may lead and accompany our religious family in opening new paths of hope.

P. Mario Aldegani

General Chapter President.
Courtesy and credited to Vita Giuseppina Rivista

FROM TURIN TO THE WORLD
Text by Father Gilberto Freire Ortiz.

Happy Feast to the Josephites Fathers and Brothers and to the entire extended family of Murialdo!!!

The liturgical feast of San Leonardo Murialdo that we celebrate on May 18 is an opportune occasion to thank and bless God for the life and spiritual and apostolic charisma of our Founder San Leonardo Murialsdo and an opportunity to present the Murialdo Family the new paths that the Josephine Congregation prepares to travel in this millennium.

TURIN, SENIOR CITY.
Turin, located at the foot of the Alps, is an elegant and orderly city that dazzles for its palaces, its churches, its museums and for its tourist, historical and cultural attractions, and for being the cradle of numerous and renowned saints.
Leonardo Murialdo was born in this beautiful city on October 26, 1828. He is Turinian by birth and by heart, that's why he exclaimed exorbitantly: "I thank God for having been born in Turin, in the city of the Blessed Sacrament, of the Virgin of Consolation, of so many pious and holy men." How much I love you, my Turin! ".

LIGHTING NEW FIRES.
The Murialdo Family just celebrated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Josefina Congregation. The slogan of the International Meeting was: "from Turin to the world on the way with young people," summarizes our charisma, our mission and our way of living with young people as friends, brothers and parents.

The commitment of the Murialdo Family World Meeting was: "We have a burning fire to keep, our life and our history, but we have to ignite and ignite new fires with other experiences, walking together paths of brotherhood and hope." Murialdo said: “Let us sow with full hands new works, according to the signs of the times and the needs of people, with fervent charity and hope.”

GENERAL CHAPTER IN MEXICO.
On this path of renewal and adaptation to the demands of new times, the Josefina Congregation, will have an international meeting called General Chapter, in Mexico City from May 27 to June 15, 2024 The theme for the Chapter is: “Hearing the cry of the youth and the land, encouraged by the Spirit, as brothers and sisters, we open new paths of hope.”

The Murialdo Family, is in prayer, and welcoming the words of Pope Francis: "remain open to the Spirit and to the new horizons of history," we are certain that God walks with us, so we say, What joy, God loves us! "

Yesterday Monday, 1st January 2024, St. Francis Xavier Mission Tankoro & Gbane chiefdom, Kenema Diocese began the New Year with singing and talent show competition among the Holy Childhood and Altar Servers Associations @ the Murialdo Youth Center, Wordu, Koidu City. It was fantastic also seeing our parishioners at all levels presenting their joy as guests of honour... Please follow us as we upload the details!!!

Come Monday, 1st January 2024 @ the Murialdo Youth Center, Wordu, Koidu City.
See you soon!!!

*Wednesday Activities!🦵🏾⚽🥅 Wednesday Activities!🏓🏐🏸 Wednesday Activities!*🤸🏿‍♀️⛹🏾‍♀️⛹🏿‍♂️🤼‍♂️.
Motto: TO PRAY, TO PLAY AND TO STUDY!!! This is our ORATORY.
After a successful two weeks *Murialdo summer Activities/camp for children and youth,* we are pleased to inform you all that the Murialdo Youth Center would be opened to all every Wednesday @4:00 pm for various activities and games like football, volleyball, table tennis, high-jump, ludo, draughts/board game, skipping rope, tete, balancing ball, long jump and many more.👌🏾 You and your children/wards, sisters, brothers, aunties, uncles etc are fraternally invited effective Wednesday, 30th August 2023.*
Thank you and see you soon!🎯🤼‍♂️⛹🏿‍♂️⛹🏾‍♀️🤸🏿‍♀️🏸🏐🏓🦵🏾⚽🥅