S P E C I A L B I R T H D A Y S November 2024:   7          Frans School (80) – Maastricht-Emmaus 10        Noud Fonken (90) – Maastricht-Bernardus 13        Nico Brunott (95) – Maastricht-Bernardus 21        Remy Nyukorong (60) –Maastricht-Emmaus   December 2024:   2          Marcelo Sandoval Muñoz (60) – Talca-San Luis 3          Gé van Vugt  (85) – Talca- San Antonio 11        Redemptus Lastiya (85) –  Boro 24        Berchmans Nyotoharjo (85) – Semarang-Wisma Bernardus 26        Peter Agboso (65) – Accra       January 2025:   7          Lo Koeleman (85) – Maastricht- Prins Bisschopsingel  17        Antonius Hardianto (50) – Bekasi-Delta Mas 25        Yohanes Wiryasumarta (85) – Semarang-Dr.Sutomo    

FUNERAL MASS FOR LATE BR. WIM LUITEN AND DICK VAN DER GEEST IN GHANA PROVINCE OF THE FIC ON SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2024  AT THE PROVINCIAL HOUSE, WA The Provincial Council of Ghana organized a Memorial Mass for Br. Wim Luiten and Mr. Dick van der Geest who both lived and worked in Ghana for the people of God until the repatriation of Br. Wim to his home province in 2002 and the unexpected passing of Mr. Dick van der Geest ....

Mary, the Joy of My Vocation as a Religious in My Limitedness and Vulnerability Introduction I am deeply honoured to be invited by the liturgy committee to share my reflection on "Mary, the Joy of My Vocation as a Religious in My Limitedness and Vulnerability." As members of a Marian congregation, we hold a profound devotion to Mary, seeking to emulate her "yes" to God in our daily lives. Mother church dedicates the month of October to the Most Holy Rosary of the ....

Dear Brothers, and Associate Members, It is our sad duty to inform you about the death of Bro. Wim Luiten on November 11, 2024. The mourning card reads as follows: Congregation of the Brothers of the Immaculate Conception of Mary   You knit me together in my mother's womb, you brought me into being. I thank you, because it is wonderful how I am made. Everything you make is wonderful. I realise that very well. (Psalm 139)   Dismayed by the rapid unforeseen events and with ....

WORDS OF CONDOLENCE: THE DEATH OF BRO. WIM LUITEN Dear Brothers and Associate Members of the Religious House, It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that I, on behalf of the General Council, write to you regarding the passing of our dear Br. Wim Luiten. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this time of grief. Br. Wim was a faithful servant of God. His life of dedication, humility, and unwavering faith has left an ....

Re: APPROBATION FOR NEW PROVINCIAL COUNCIL INDONESIA [2024-2030] Following the election results at the final session of the Provincial Chapter and your request for approbation of the new Provincial Council dated 9th November 2024, in line with Article 43.1 of our Congregational Statutes, and with the consent of both the outgoing and incoming members of the General Council, I am pleased to inform you that I grant approbation of the election of the following Brothers to form a new Provincial Council ....

Second Day of Indonesian Provincial Chapter The second day of the Indonesian Provincial Chapter began with the second phase of the process of the election of the Provincial Superior. The participants were divided into four groups. Each group was asked to determine three names of brothers nominated to be Provincial Superior. After all the groups decided on the three names of the brothers nominated as Provincial Superior, the nominated names were presented to the floor. Bro. ....

Report day one of Session IV of Indonesia Provincial FIC Chapter (Bro. Michael Sidarta) Today, Thursday, November 7, 2024, we started session IV of the Indonesian Provincial FIC Chapter held at Syalom Retreat House, Bandungan, Ambarawa. This is the last session of our chapter. This fourth session will end on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The fourth session opened with the Eucharist at 5 pm. The Eucharist was conducted by Fr. Ignatius Budiono OCarm, who also moderated ....