Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar
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The Society of the Missionaries of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar (Latin: Societas Missionariorum Sancti Francisci Xaverii), abbreviated SFX and commonly referred to as the Society of Pilar or the Pilar Fathers is a Roman Catholic society of apostolic life of Pontifical Right for men (priests and brothers). Its members add the nominal letters S.F.X. after their names to indicate their membership in the Congregation.
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Societas Missionariorum Sancti Francisci Xaverii (Latin)[1] | |
Abbreviation | S.F.X. (post-nomonal letters)[1] |
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Nickname | Pilar Fathers[1] |
Formation | September 26, 1887; 136 years ago (1887-09-26)[1] |
Founder | Fr. José Bento Martins Ribeiro [1] |
Founded at | Goa, India |
Type | Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right (for Men)[1] |
Headquarters | Pilar Deepti Sadan, Institutional Zone, P.O. Alto Porvorim, Bardez, Goa, India[1] |
Coordinates | 15.4401°N 73.8934°E / 15.4401; 73.8934 |
Members | 452 members (362 priests) as of 2020[1] |
Fr. Nazareth Fernandes, S.F.X[1] | |
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Parent organization | Roman Catholic Church |
Award(s) | Best Cultural Institution Award (2010) |
Website | societypilar |
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