Our Charism
Preaching and Witnessing of the Gospels in All aspects especially in rural areas for the poor people of God both Christians and non-Christians. Our Motto
Derive from Latin words "Ore et Opere" Words and Deeds. It means that We preach the Gospels by our Words and we practice what we preach by our Deeds. Direction of Congregation
Period
1942- Founded S.F.X Brothers' Congregation with
purpose---
(1) To pursue a life of perfection through the observance of the three evangelical counsels of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience. (2) To work hand in hand with the Bishops and Priests in the Apostolate of Preaching the Good News.
1946 The same situation
1962-63 St. Francis Xavier separated from Minor Seminarians.
1965- Extend our mission building, Brothers were invited to new
different parishes rapturously eager to go.
1978- Brothers Realized Bishop could not support for the entire needs of the congregation since and then Brothers find ways for the financial problems.
1980-96 Planning -For education and Spirituality of the Brothers
To promote education and spirituality for Candidates
To promote some Brothers by means of Priest as the
need Priest. Sending Brothers to abroad to study and for Radio Veritas of Asia, Philippines (RVA) .
2002-09 No residential areas in Yangon (for anew house). Rector Basin ( Later he became Arch Bishop of Yangon).
1946 To accept new candidates to become Brothers of S.F.X.
1962-63 To have the first general chapter, to catechize, to give education
to the candidate, to expand new missions.
1965-88 To build Apartment for Aspirants, to open orphanage in
Kanasogone.
1996 To extend new mission in a wide scare. James was elected
as the 3rd General Superior (in 1997), Second General Chapter,
and built the Novitiate (in 1998)
2002-09 Rev.Bro. Sebastian Mg Mg Tin was elected as the 4th General
Superior, he bought a provincial house in Yangon for education. Brothers involved actively in charitable word for Nargis Victims in 2008. Rev.Br.Daniel was elected as the 5th General Superior in 2010. Practices
Period
1942 Words and Deeds: Particularly catechized and in charged to
Seminarians.
1946 Preaching and Witnessing: Formation for candidates to become a good and qualified Brothers.
1962-63 Particularly, in charged of National Catechist training school. ( as
Professors and disciplinarians.
1965-88 Giving education, catechizing in a new communities. Preaching
& Witnessing in all aspects.
1990-02 Raised the orphanage, farms, cattle, lands and mission by
contribution books.
2003-09 Emphasize education, working in the farms, orphanage, parishes,
dioceses and different places. Some Brothers manage to building the houses for Nargis Victims. Structure of Governance
Period
1942 Only one member (Bro.Paschal) with and under Rev.Fr.Victor Basin.
1946 (3 members)
1960 Increasing members (13 members)
1963 Rev.Bro.Paschal was elected as first General Superior. Increase (3) Communities dependence on Bishop.(15 members)
1988 Rev.Bro.Bruno was elected as the 2nd General Superior with (4)
Counselor and with Novice Master. (15 members)
1997 Rev.Bro. James was elected as the 3rd General Superior with (4)
Counselor, Novice Master and Assistance. (18 members)
2002-09 Rev. Bro Sebastian was elected as the 4th General Superior with
(4)Counselor, Novice Master, Assistance, Local Superior for the province and House Superior. (24 communities
