August 18, 2019
The parish of Mary Help of Christians at Sabama, NCD, PNG celebrated the 25th anniversary of its erection as a parish separating it from Christ the King Parish, Badili. “Growing, serving, renewing” was the theme of the jubilee celebrations which encapsulates the whole celebration.
Cardinal John Ribat MSC, Archbishop of Port Moresby presided the eucharist where he exhorted the faithful to follow Mary’s example and thanked the Salesian community for their pastoral ministry in the parish. After the festive meal in the Kurongku hall of DBTS Gabutu the Salesians and guests were given traditional bilas by the parishioners as token of appreciation.