completed projects
S.A.L.T. Programme
Students of Don Bosco schools in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands undergo the Servanthood and Leadership Training programme during the second term which is meant to foster social consciousness. Bosconians do 25 hours community service on several weekends to help the underpriviledge as well as to their own local community and their own local church Attachments area
DBSTC Student Leaders
For Don Bosco it is important that young people be actively involved in the smooth running of youth activities. These members of the SRC of Don Bosco Simbu Technical College, like all youth leaders in Salesian settings, are actively involved in helping their fellow bosconians live up to the ideals of their Alma Mater.
HOLY WEEK IN THE SHRINE OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS
In the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, the people of God have assisted in a special way to live Holy Week, a week in which the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation performed by Christ. Thus, accompanying Jesus on his journey to the Cross and culminating in the resurrection has been an experience of conversion, mercy and renewal in the life of every Christian.
Conclusion of PGS First Provincial Chapter
April 13, 2019, Boroko East, PNG – After 8 days of discussions, prayer and discernment among the 16 chapter members, the first Provincial Chapter of the PGS Vice-Province was concluded last April 13 with a Eucharist at the Emmaus House of Spirituality. The 16 members (13 priests and 3 lay brothers)from 7 countries represented the 43 Salesians working in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands coming from 16 countries but all are brothers in the Lord and sons of Saint John Bosco!
First PGS Provincial Chapter
Port Moresby – 16 Salesians representing the Salesian 9 presences in Papua New Guinea gathered in the Provincial House at Boroko East for the Provincial Chapter of the PGS Vice-Province. The Provincial Chapter is a gathering of Salesians every 3 years to discuss matters relavant for the life and ministry of the Province. This Chapter will also discuss the PGS Vice-Province’s contributionto the Salesian General Chapter in Turin next year. The PGS Provincial Chapter opened last April 5 and is set to conclude on April 13
Confirmation of 37 Youth
March 19, 2019 – Akapiru, Gulf Province, PNG – On the feast of St. Joseph Bp. Pedro Baquero SDB, bishop of Kerema, presided at the Confirmation of 37 youth in the still unfinished chapel of Akapiru village dedicated to the foster father of Jesus. Fr. Joseph Thanh SDB, parish priest presented the candidates to the bishop. He also thanked Fr. Elizabeth MSI who prepared the candidates.
Provincial Economers’ Meeting of East Asia-Oceania
The annual meeting of Provincial Economers of the Salesian Provinces of East Asia and Oceania was held last March 3-6, 2019 in Emmaus House of Prayer, Port Moresby (PNG). Br. Jean Paul Muller (SDB Economer General) let the study of the new Handbook of the Provincial Economers. He also guided the reflection on Economy at the service of the Salesian Charism and Mission. They also reflected on some best practices of the Salesian Provinces in South Asia. Also on the program was the exciting Port Moresby city tour and direct encounter with the colourful Melanesian cultures of PNG.
Salesian Provincials of East Asia and Oceania
Fr. Alfred Maravilla, PGS Provincial joined the Salesian Provincials of East Asia and Oceania for their annual meeting in Seoul, South Korea from March 4-8, 2019. The Salesian Provincials meet in different Salesian Province in the region every year to coordinate initiatives and draw up common policies for 1500 Salesians who are running 215 schools and 83 TVET centres in East Asia and Oceania.
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