Universal: Indigenous Peoples - That indigenous peoples, whose identity and very existence are threatened, will be shown due respect.

Evangelization: Latin America and the Caribbean - That the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, by means of her mission to the continent, may announce the Gospel with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. 

Dates of General Interest:      

9 August: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

23 August: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

GENERAL intentions
Gatherings for young Christians:

·         Dare to Dream, Lyon, 17-23 July

·         World Youth Day, Poland, 25-31 July

·         The Grand KIFF 2016 (Protestant Church), 24-28 July

SMSM intentions

·    16 July: First Profession of  Malia Ma’afu, Senegal

Anniversaries of Profession

·    16 July:               60 years: Sr M. Atelea Vaoheilala (Wallis)

·    15 August:         70 years: Sr M. Romanus Finnigan (New Zealand)

60 years: Sr M. Aquin Maloney (New Zealand)
60 years: Sr M. Rufina Medina (USA)

Anniversaries of Death

·      10 July: Fr Victor POUPINEL, sm (St Genis Laval, 1884)

·      12 July: Sr M. de la Paix JACQUIER (l’Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, 1836)

·      10 August: Sr M. du Mont Carmel PERROTON (Kolopelu, Futuna, 1873)

·      24 August: Sr M. de la Présentation BRAIT (St Louis, New Caledonia, 1886)     

Pray also for

·      The young people who are aspiring to Marist life and those who are in formation in the four branches, as well as for those accompanying them

·      The discernment consultation process for the next Regional and Council for the Regions of the Americas and Oceania, as well as the consultation for a third councillor for the Region of Africa-Europe