MONTHLY HEALING MASS
LAST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH - 8pm
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UKRAINE
we pray for the people of Ukraine. May they receive speedy peace and justice. Grant that the Russian soldiers will withdraw.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
We will assit our Polish Confreres will financial assistance for the help of Refugees. Fr Stephen
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DAILY MASS: Every Day at 10.30am
HEALING MASS 8pm
Last Thursday of the Month
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Thank you for all your help and prayers. God bless you.
Sunday Independent Article, Camillians Mater Chapains & the COVID19 Pandemic
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NO PUBLIC MASSES IN OUR CHURCH
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Coronavirus prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Saviour of the World. In your life on earth you brought healing to all whom you met. Grant us an end to the coronavirus outbreak. Cure those who are ill. Comfort those who have lost loved ones. Help us to find a cure for this new disease covid19. Bless us all. Protect those who are anxious and troubled. Help those who have lost their employment. Grant this be brought to a speedy end. Amen
St. Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, Co. Westmeath
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Child Protection Policy Statement - Order of St Camillus
As a constituent member of the Catholic Church in Ireland, we recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children, are committed to ensuring their safety and well-being and will work in partnership with parents/guardinas to do this. We recognise each child as a gift from God and we value and encourage the participation of children in all activities that enhance thei spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development. All Church personnel(including clergy, religious, staff and volunteers) have a responsibility to safeguard children through promoting their welfare, health and development in a safe and caring environment that supports their best interests and prevents abuse.
Each child shall be cherished and affirmed as a gift from God with an inherent right to dignity of life and bodily integrity which shall be respected, nurtured and protected by all. The Order of St Camillus is committed to ensuring that none of its personnel engages in behaviour that could allow abuse to occur or actions with children or vulnerable adults that would constitute abuse.
Details of Personnel to Contact if you are Concerned about the Welfare and Safety of Children.
DLP Fr Denis Sandham 01-283-3380
Police 01-666-0000
TUSLA 0906-483106 or 01-856-7704 or 01-771-8500
For the procedures to implement the child safeguarding policy, the Order of St Camillus follows the guidance of the National Board for Safeguarding Children available here https://www.safeguarding.ie/index.php/guidance
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Fr Stephen Foster, MI
General Delegate
3 April 2020
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Richard Lubaale, MI
11th May 1978 - 6th November 2017
Richard was born the third of eight children on the 11th of May 1978 to John and Rose Lubaale. His Father died some years ago while Richard was in Novitiate. His Mother is in her early seventies. He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Mercy, Loy, Richard, Andrew, Alex, Robert, Emma & John.
He was born in Kakira which is very close to the town of Jinja and Kimaka where the Camillians are now based. Richard was accepted into the Order by Fr. Tom O'Connor (1st missionary to Uganda) and his Vocation team. He made his novitiate in Kurungu, Kenya and made his First Profession on 14 July 2007 at St. Camillus, KiiraRd, Jinja. He was then sent by Fr O'Connor to the Camillian Seminary in Nairobi where he completed his theological studies at Tangaza College in 2010.
Richard made his Solemn Profession on 2nd January, 2011 at St Camillus, Killucan, Co. Westmeath surrounded by his Camillian confreres from the Anglo-Irish Province, including the first 2 Missionaries to Uganda, Frs. Tom O'Connor and Tom Smith.
He was ordained Deacon the following May at St Camillus Killucan by Bishop Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath. During these months in Ireland Richard lived in the Dublin North Community while studying Clinical Pastoral Education at the Mater Misericordia University Hospital. He returned to Uganda after Diaconate and was ordained to the priesthood in Jinja by Bishop Joseph Willegers, MHM on the Feast of St Camillus, 14 July 2011.
After ordination Richard lived in the house allocated to the Camillians in Nyenga Hospital. He was here with Fr. Shibin and they looked after the Pastoral ministry of Nyenga Hospital and helped in Nyenga Parish. The Community members at this time were Fr Johnson, Superior, Fr Shibin, Fr. Russel and Richard. Sadly less than two years later in May 2013 Fr Shibin died in India as a result of leukaemia. This was a terrible blow to all and particularly to Frs. Richard and Johnson.
The Camillians had bought land near Jinja in Kimaka. Here we built a Health Centre in order to assist the needs of the local population and Richard became its Director. He was also Vocation Director.
Richard was a man of prayer and a man of action. He was always busy. He was always courteous and respectful. He did not see Solemn Profession and ordination as an end in itself but the beginning of a life of service as a Camillian. As the first Ugandan Camillian he set a great example for others to follow. We pray they follow his example. He had a great love for the Order and he was well known and loved in Ireland as he spent time in Killucan and Dublin. He was always willing to work and help. Richard had tremendous enthusiasm for the life of the Order and for all with whom he was involved.
He was outstanding in his commitment to his Camillian ministry. He extended his support to different sub Parishes by celebrating Masses and was always available to the Sick and the needy.
He is well known in the Dioceses of Jinja and Lugazi. The fact that over 200 priests celebrated his Funeral Mass, presided over by The Bishop of Jinja and attended by over seven thousand people is testament to the impact he had in his six years of ministry. His death is a terrible blow to Uganda and the Anglo-Irish Province is deeply saddened by his passing; as is the Indian Province. His tragic and untimely death in a road accident has left us with great sorrow and disbelief.
May his soul rest in peace.
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Fr Richard Lubaale, MI
We are sad and sorry to announce the untimely and sudden death of our beloved confrere, Richard Lubaale. He died in a tragic accident on Monday 6 November. May he rest in peace, Amen.
The late Fr Richard on right, with the late Fr Shibin. Two great friends and confreres who worked hard for the Ugandan Mission
St. Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest theologians in the history of the church, here focuses on the passion of Jesus Christ not only to redeem us but also to teach us. Indeed, the cross exemplifies every virtue and teaches us all we have to know about Christian discipleship. For the Feast of St. Thomas on January 28.
Why did the Son of God have to suffer for us? There was a great need, and it can be considered in a twofold way: in the first place, as a remedy for sin, and secondly, as an example of how to act.
It is a remedy, for, in the face of all the evils which we incur on account of our sins, we have found relief through the passion of Christ. Yet, it is no less an example, for the passion of Christ completely suffices to fashion our lives. Whoever wishes to live perfectly should do nothing but disdain what Christ disdained on the cross and desire what he desired, for the cross exemplifies every virtue. If you seek the example of love: Greater love than this no man has, than to lay down his life for his friends. Such a man was Christ on the cross. And if he gave his life for us, then it should not be difficult to bear whatever hardships arise for his sake.
If you seek patience, you will find no better example than the cross. Great patience occurs in two ways: either when one patiently suffers much, or when one suffers things which one is able to avoid and yet does not avoid. Christ endured much on the cross, and did so patiently, because when he suffered he did not threaten; he was led like a sheep to the slaughter and he did not open his mouth. Therefore Christ’s patience on the cross was great. In patience let us run for the prize set before us, looking upon Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith who, for the joy set before him, bore his cross and despised the shame.
If you seek an example of humility, look upon the crucified one, for God wished to be judged by Pontius Pilate and to die.
If you seek an example of obedience, follow him who became obedient to the Father even unto death. For just as by the disobedience of one man, namely, Adam, many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one man, many were made righteous.
If you seek an example of despising earthly things, follow him who is the King of kings and the Lord of lords, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Upon the cross he was stripped, mocked, spat upon, struck, crowned with thorns, and given only vinegar and gall to drink.
Do not be attached, therefore, to clothing and riches, because they divided my garments among themselves. Nor to honors, for he experienced harsh words and scourgings. Nor to greatness of rank, for weaving a crown of thorns they placed it on my head. Nor to anything delightful, for in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink
1st Baby born at St Camillus, Jinja Uganda
Baby Girl was born at 9pm on Saturday 20 August 2016. All are well and everyone is happy.
A big thank you to all the Camillians, our Staff, Friends & Benfactors.
Christine Nyamopuro and Baby girl. Both doing well. Dad too. Photos published with permission.
We have extended our hours from 8-5 to 24/7 in order to meet the requests of our female patients who have continuously expresesed their desire to give birth in our Health Centre rather than being referred on to other midwifery services when they had reached 5 months gestation; which had previously been the case. Having examined all options the Provincial Council in conjunction with the Ugandan Camillians has opted to increase our service in order to accomodate this happy event and please God, many more. A big thank to all our friends and benefactors. God bless you all. Fr Stephen
AGM 2016
The participants at the AGM held in Killucan.
ST. CAMILLUS NURSING CENTRE, KILLUCAN, IRELAND
Caring for Older people for 40 Years : 1976 - 2016
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UGANDA LATEST To see the latest on Uganda scroll down to the bottom of this page and check out the three short videos. The first shows a patient requesting more facilities from us. The second shows Fr Richard Lubaale(1st Ugandan Camillian) talking about the St Camillus Health Centre. The third shows the Provincial, Fr Stephen Foster talking briefly about the Centre and thanking by name the donors who have generously given us their donations for our Health work in this most deprived area. (Apologies for any transmission breaks.)
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FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 2015
The community celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with Mass and a community celebration
Bro Augustine, Fr. William Coleman (P.P. Rochfortbridge) & Bro. Camillus
ST. CAMILLUS NURSING CENTRE - KILLUCAN - CO. WESTMEATH
St. Camillus Nursing Centre is seeking a highly motivated Staff Nurse to join our established team
Day and Night Rotation - Full Time 36 hours
A passion for older, vulnerable people and End of Life Care is essential
Good Communicator and Team Player
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WE MAINTAIN A WAITING LIST FOR LONG-TERM CARE
If you are interested please contact Bro. John O'Brien on 044-9374196 if you would like to make an appointment to discuss the possibility of place at St. Camillus, now or in the future
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THE FEAST OF ST CAMILLUS 14th July 2015
Fr Frank, Fr William Coleman (Parish Priest Rochfortbridge), Bro. Augustine, Bro Camillus and Fr. Tomy (in front) among those celebrating the Feast Day in Killucan
Marie and Holly are regular visitors to the Nursing Centre in Killucan. Here they are with Eileen
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At St. Camillus Nursing Centre we have officially opened and blessed our Fourth Centenary Peace Garden which includes Sensory Plants, allowing the residents to smell, feel, hear, taste as well as see and enjoy different flowers and ever-greens
It was created to mark the Fourth Centenary of the death of St. Camillus
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BIOGRAPHY OF ST. CAMILLUS
The 83 page booklet is post-card size with clear, black text
As well as the story of St. Camillus, it contains the Novena to St. Camillus and prayers used by the residents at St. Camillus Nursing Centre
AVAILABLE TO BUY FOR €3 FROM ST CAMILLUS KILLUCAN OR BY POST
The total cost by post is
€6.60 for posting within Republic of Ireland
€7.60 for all other destinations including Northern Ireland
Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to: Order of St Camillus
Brother John O'Brien, MI, St. Camillus, Killucan, Co. Westmeath
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Fr Stephen in front of the almost completed Camillian Seminary at Kimaka, Jinja with Mr Philip, Site Manager
Photo taken 12 March 2015. During the visit by the Provincial. Fr Stephen was able to see all of the latest developments at Kimaka and Jinja. The St. Camillus Health Centre is progressing well. We thank Dr Lilias Lamont for volunteering 4 weeks of her Paediatric sevices to our Health Centre. See Dr. Lilias' account of her experiences below.The Seminary will be completed by end of June and ready for the official opening in July. The Seminarians will then be able to transfer from their present accomodation in Jinja, which is in a dilapidated state, to this new Residence.
Click here to read Dr Lilias Lamont's account of her vountary work
Dr Lilias at work.and see below
March 2015, the Provincial, Fr Stephen visited the confreres in Uganda some of the staff with Fr Stephen
Frs Jofree, Johnson, Richard, Stephen & Biju
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Click here to read Pope Francis' Letter for World Day of the Sick 2015
Lillie (pictured below) and the Lay Camillian Family in Killucan prepared over 15 Christmas Hampers for those in need
A very big Thank You to everyone who contributed to our Annual Hamper Appeal 2014
Ckick here for some new Christmas pictures from our Nursing Centre in Killucan
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His Eminence Cardinal Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Religious Life, visited Ireland in July to commemorate the IV Centenary of the death of St Camillus
The Cardinal celebrated Mass, together with Bishop Michael Smith of Meath, members of the Order and very many visitors, on the Feast of St Camillus on Sunday 13 July at St Camillus Nursing Centre
Cardinal Braz de Aviz with Bishop Michael Smith of Meath
The Cardinal blesses one of the residents of St Camillus Nursing Centre after the Mass
Cardinal Braz de Aviz seen here with the Provincial, Fr Stephen Foster, in Rome in June.
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THE ORDER OF ST CAMILLUS HAS ELECTED A NEW SUPERIOR GENERAL
FR. LEO PESSINI
Fr Leo was born on May 14, 1955 in Santa Caterina, Brazil and made his first profession in 1975 and final vows in 1978 and ordained priest in 1980.
He finished Philosophy at Our Lady of the Assumption of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Theology at the Pontifical Salesian University in Rome, and did specialization in Clinical Pastoral Education, Moral Theology and Bioethics.
He is the vice-Rector of the University of San Camillo in Sao Paolo and the chairman of the Camillian organizations which includes 56 hospitals in Brazil.
He is the editorial director of two scientific journals and has published many articles on bioethical issues, ministry of health and the humanization of care.
Ad Multos Annos!
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The residents have been displaying their art work
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UGANDA
Fr Stephen's recent visit.
Frs Johnson & Stephen outside St Camillus Clinic, Kimaka, Jinja
Frs Johnson, Jofree & Biju
Jofree, Stephen & The Contractor
At the Site
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Betty, Annie and Anne in one of our new bedrooms
Click on the picture to see some more pictures of our Nursing Centre upgrading project in Killucan
Over the past 15 months we have been upgrading, decorating and building to really improve the quality of the residents home and we're nearly finished
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New Camillians arrive in Uganda in late September. Fr Jofree, Fr Biju together with Fr Richard
Fr Biju
Fr Jofree
St. Camillus, the Adventurer
Today’s Good Samaritan
The care for the sick and the concern for them and their family members, discovered by St. Camillus, form the core value of the Camillian mission and ministry. Our guide and rules of engagement are very simply and clearly set down for us in the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke’s gospel, chapter 10. There are three protagonists within the parable: the brigands who ........read more below in the news section
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