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BERNADETTE PARANAPUA
5th Sunday 2018, first two Salesian coperators made their promise in the presence of Fr. Alfred Maravilla Big thank to Fr. Dominic Kachira for journeying together with them right from the beginning. Md. CAMARI BAINIVALU My journey towards being part of the Salesian Cooperators was when I was a lay teacher with DBTI from 2005-2013. During these years, I was inspired by the work that the Salesian had for the young people. My involvement with the Salesians, still continues with Cooperators Meeting and sessions and sharing from 2014 until the present day. Moreover, I realized the vast need of apostolate…
Renewal of Religious Vows in PNG
Kumgi, PNG, 13 May 2018 — On Sunday the Feast of The Ascension of the Lord, Cl (=practical trainee, candidate to the priesthood) Bernard Kaiau SDB renewed his vows for three years in the Society of Salesians of St. Don Bosco at Don Bosco Shrine, Simbu Province – PNG. It was a well organised program. The Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Robinson Parappilly and liturgy was sponsored by ‘his’ beloved hostel students. Being a national Salesian, Cl. Bernard became witness to the faith of his young peers. It was both inspirational and motivational for young people of Papua…
Lenten Message
The 2018 Message of Pope Francis for Lent is titled “Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold” (Matthew 24:12). In his message, the Holy Father invites the entire Church to experience this time of grace anew, with joy and in truth. “Above all, I urge the members of the Church to take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm, sustained by almsgiving, fasting and prayer. If, at times, the flame of charity seems to die in our own hearts, know that this is never the case in the heart of God! He constantly gives us…
First Melanesian salesians encounter
Port Moresby, PNG, 30 June 2018 — We seven Melanesian Salesians had an encounter together with the Provincial of the PGS Province Fr. Alfred Maravilla, SDB from 27th-30th of June at the Provincial House Port Moresby, PNG. I was very happy that I was part of the group discussing how the Salesian charism could be inculturated in the Melanesian culture. The three days of discussions and interactions centered on how we, Melanesian Salesians, con root the charism of Don Bosco in this part of the world. We realised that our Melanesian values, worldview and cultures are the soil on which…
International Short Film Festival an inspiration
Port Moresby, PNG, 4 August 2018 — The Second International Short Film Festival (ISFF18) was held on 4th August, 2018 at the Paradise Cinema, Vision City, Port Moresby. The theme for the festival was: Youth Alive, Celebrating Life and Love. 250 persons young and old, participated in an emotional and reflective event. His Excellency, Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Kurian Matthew Vayalunkal was the chief guest at the event. Fr Klement Vaclav sdb, Regional for East Asia Oceania, Fr Alfred Maravilla sdb, Provincial, Principals, priests, religious, laity, parents and students from different schools of the city were present for the occasion. Representatives…
Cl. Philip Tsutsumi reached PNG for his first year of practical training
Port Moresby, PNG, 6 April 2018 — Young Japanese Salesian, Cl. Philip Tsutsumi reached Papua New Guinea last April 5, 2018 for his first year of practical training. During first two weeks he will stay in the Port Moresby (East Boroko) provincial house for his initial orientation offered to all incoming missionaries to the Viceprovince according the PNG and Solomon Islands (PGS) provincial directory. With the welcoming words the PGS Provincial Fr. Alfred Maravilla assures: “I hope that this 8 months long missionary experience (until December 9, 2018) with the accompaniment of Araimiri community rector will help to assess the…
Sr. Lucy, FMA, Visitation
On the 14th of March 2018 the students had a great privilege to have the presence of sister Lucy, FMA (General Councilor) in her occasion of canonical visitation to the Salesian sisters in Solomon Islands. During her visit she was given an opportunity to share a morning talk with the students and staffs. She addressed the students with a word full of love, joy and hope. In her inspiring words, Sr. Lucy highlighted the fact that young people should feel the hope for the future, the importance and privilege of being part of the Don Bosco dream. Making an analogy…
Lenten Message
The 2018 Message of Pope Francis for Lent is titled “Because of the increase of iniquity, the love of many will grow cold” (Matthew 24:12). In his message, the Holy Father invites the entire Church to experience this time of grace anew, with joy and in truth. “Above all, I urge the members of the Church to take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm, sustained by almsgiving, fasting and prayer. If, at times, the flame of charity seems to die in our own hearts, know that this is never the case in the heart of God! He constantly gives us…
Editorial
Don Bosco
Don Bosco was creative, enthusiastic and enterprising in his work. He wrote and edited booklets, school texts, histories, digests, magazines, fliers, plays. From his earliest years as a priest, Don Bosco communicated through his whole demeanour and person, through games, talking, visiting, preaching, and publishing. Communicating through the internet and publishing is a priority for Salesians. Inspired by this example of Don Bosco and the early Salesians, Social Communication continues an important priority.
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