Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier (C.F.X.) 𝐖

Xaverian Brothers

Also known as: Frères de Saint-François-Xavier (français) / Fratelli di San Francesco Saverio (Italiano) / Broeders Xaverianen (Nederlands) / Congregatio Fratrum a S. Francisco Xaverio (latine)

Type: Lay Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men)

Depends on: Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life

Patron Saint: Saint Francis Xavier

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History

1839.06.05: Established as Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier (Xaverian Brothers) (English) / Frères de Saint-François-Xavier (français) / Fratelli di San Francesco Saverio (Italiano) / Broeders Xaverianen (Nederlands) / Congregatio Fratrum a S. Francisco Xaverio (latine) / C.F.X.

Contact Info

Address: 4409 Frederick Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229, USA

Phone: +1 (410) 644-0034

Superiors

Superior General:

Br. Daniel Skala, C.F.X. (2019.08.02 – ...)

Past Superiors

Superior General:	Br. Edward Driscoll, C.F.X. (2013.07.31 – 2019.08.02)
Superior General:	Br. Lawrence Harvey, C.F.X. (2007 – 2013.07.31)

Founder

Founder:

Br. Theodoor Jacobus Rijken, C.F.X. (1839.06.05)

Statistics (2022.12.31)

Houses: 43

Members: 151

Last updated on 2024.12.16

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