ongoing projects
Subsidy/ allowance for the teachers of the learning centres, Araimiri
The teachers play an important role, not only in teaching, but also to encourage and motivate the children and their families towards quality education. The teachers are from the villages of the children. They are 10 in numbers. This year Fr John lee foundation supports the allowance for the teachers. The past three years (2017-2019) the project- allowance for teachers was supported by Korea Mission Office.
DBTSS Soccer Field Project
Through the support from the Salesian Province of Korea, the playground of DBTSS has been successfully fixed and upgraded. In 2019, the field posts hazard for the community, students and the surrounding communities who use the field as pathway, from the sinkhole developed due to heavy rains and erosion of soil. Today, the field is back to its original state! THANKS to the hard work and perseverance of the DBTSS community under the leadership of, Fr. Moise Paluku, the rector. A huge THANKS to the Salesian Province of Korea.
MHC Rapolo – Subsidy for the Catechists
Mary Help of Christian Parish in Rapolo East New Britain is a newly erected parish on the 16th August 2019. The parish is given under the care of the Salesian community of DBTSS Rapolo. Being a newly independent parish, the management in formation and allowance of the catechists depend directly on the parish. Hence, the parish seeks help through project. The parish meets the allowance and formation expenses for the catechists through a project sponsored by Don Bosco Missions, Mondo. The parish has nine main catechists who spearhead everyday activities of their respective communities assigned. They play a very important role in…
Classrooms project
In April, the project to build three more classrooms to meet the increasing demand of the Learning Centres and to provide better infrastructure began. Due to rain and issue posed by COVID-19, the progress of the work got disturbed. In July, the work resumed. But, the work got obstructed again due to heavy and continuous rain. Since 21 September, the work is in progress.
Two new Melanesian Salesians
June 24, 2020 – Two Melanesians made their first profession as Salesians of Don Bosco at Lawaan, Cebu Philippines. Both come from East New Britain Province. Br. Thomas Warwara finished his Grade 12 at Utmei Secondary School, while Br. Joshua Tarere finished Grade 12 at Vuvu Secondary School. After Grade 12 they enrolled at Don Bosco Technological Institute, Boroko East where they both graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in technical education. As students at DBTI they began their vocational journey by joining the Savio Haus Aspirantate. In 2018 they joined the Salesian prenovitiate in Lawaan and then the novitiate in…
Don Bosco Past Pupils celebrate 150th anniversary
150th anniversary of Don Bosco Past Pupils Association 24th of June 2020 marks the 150 anniversary of the foundation of the Don Bosco Past Pupils’ Association. Starting 1870 Charles Gastini and his fellow past pupils came to greet Don Bosco on his feast day every 24th of June in the Oratory at Valdocco. Today millions of Bosconians around the world are witnesses of being Good Christians and Honest Citizens. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Michal Hort, the president of World Federation of Don Bosco Past Pupils, invites everyone to celebrate this date with one’s family, friends and Salesians.
Salesian Presence in PNG
Don Bosco Missions released a short video of the 40 anniversary celeberation of Salesian presence in PNG held in Araimiri last June 13, 2020
40th anniversary
On June 14, 1980 the first group Salesians arrived in Araimiri, Papua New Guinea. To commemorate this 40th anniversary last June 13 Bp. Pedro Baquero of Kerema presided the Eucharist together with Salesian priests representing the different settings of the PGS Vice Province. This was followed by a programme animated by students of Don Bosco Araimiri Secondary School. Indeed, the seed planted 40 years ago has become a vibrant tree!
Help Philip and Marie to Go to School
Don Bosco in the service of educating the young, Be the reason for their smile!
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