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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

Reflection, Solobosco Youths

Junior Zachariah

Nila Don Bosco Secondary School.

It was all about experiences.
I found it different at home, and at the secondary school and it was different at this gathering.
Playing, sharing together, singing and praying together.
More often is observing and exercising my spiritual deeds with the Salesian family.
Finally, I realize it was not an entertainment.

Faustina Uva
Nila Don Bosco Secondary School.

Moreover, was by observing the Spiritual life of the Salesian family. At first, I felt that I am far from them, but their programs of activities kept my attention, focused on them and I started to feel the spirituality outcome of it while involving.

Marisi Tuva
Nila Don Bosco Secondary School.

It was enjoyable to spend time with other youths from other Don Bosco schools.
More youths who have different feelings with different ideas was indeed a good experience I came across.
Grouping us together was one experience that enables me to contribute, this was by discussion, sharing and simple housekeeping etc.

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

Moli Outreach Program Praise.

St. Joseph Men’s outreach group from Moli parish has been praised for their weekend program, which ended successfully on Sunday 23rd of April at Sirovanga parish.

Their activities highlight a very powerful demonstration among men from both parishes. Besides, there are mothers and youths accompanying them, which they are part of their program.

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Written by Bishop Luciano.

The Mercy Fever In Gizo Diocese

The ‘ FB IMG 1462243401274 MERCY FEVER’ which converts and globalises the hearts proposed to us by Pope Francis to commit us to forgive others and challenge us to service and solidarity with all has reached the highest point in the thermometer here in Gizo at the centre south Pacific region

The isolation of the parishes from the Gizo Diocesan Centre makes it impossible for the people of the far away villages to reach the cathedral and the Holy Door of the Jubilee year

The pastoral team however did not give up the great opportunity offered to the faithful and proposed an easy and meaningful initiative “If the isolated faithful cannot go to the holy door at the cathedral, the holy door will go around the parishes and the villages to reach the isolated people”

The tour of the 14 villages ended today after two intensive months with the diocesan boat and 60 horse outboard motor which braved the sea which has not always peaceful and cooperative holy door travelling around

The welcome ceremony at sea has been very well prepared

The Holy door was preceded by the Cross and sided by the two banners of the Jubilee year logo
The village warriors gave the Cross and the door a real custom and hero welcome
There followed a liturgical celebration on meditation on God’s words, celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation and Eucharist
The symbolic passing through the reconciliation door implied the acceptance of the gift of compassion received and the commitment to reconcile with one’s neighbours, and peace making among hostile groups. True peace we all believe passes through forgiveness freely received and given
The people have been prepared by the pastoral team on a previous visit and responded with unexpected enthusiasm

FB IMG 1462243316107 The Gizo priests have shared their happiness in seeing the people participate with all good will

In Melanesian social life “reconciliation-compensation” are key words and the ritual is central in the culture of the village social life, Faith provides the experience first in oneself and the sharing of that experience to others as a commitment to the Gift received

Never have the priests worked so hard as these two months as ministers of reconciliation

How beautiful it is when we can experience reconciliation within ourselves and we share this gift to others… How beautiful it is when we can forgive each other and start again

Mistakes and conflicts can become moments encounter and of growth if faced with an open heart, motivated by faith and generosity

Luciano Capelli, sdb

Bishop of Gizo

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

SIARC starts with its Beautiful Program.

After the formation of the SIARC (Solomon Island Association for Religious Congregation) a month ago, they (members) began with a blessed and beautiful program at one of the islands outside Gizo.

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Written by Sr. Alice Salas SV.

The SIARC (Solomon Island Association for Religious Congregation).

Religious Congregation / Order is a community of consecrated life with members that profess solemn vows, and they are defined and named according to their specific Charism and apostolate

On 2nd February 2023, on the Feast of Consecrated life, SIARC GIZO had a memorable Eucharistic celebration at the St Peter’s Cathedral at 6:00pm, presided by Fr. Francis Anil – Guanelian Fathers.

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Bishop completes his Final Pastoral visit to Parishes.

Bishop Luciano Capelli has finally completed his pastoral visit to our eight parishes as he prepares for his retirement as a shepherd for the diocese.

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Nine Young Boys Complete Come and See.

Nine young boys have successfully completed the Diocesan COME and SEE program at Moli Pastoral Centre.

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Attendances were from Moli, Wagina, Voruvoru, and Taro where most of them wish to accept the invitation from the church.

“After this program, some of them will be recommended to Pre-seminary 2023, and for the time being, those who will go to the Pre-seminary will go home and stay, and work with their Parish Priest and Community. While the other group will continue their secondary study”, said the facilitator Father Jacob Qetobatu.

Father Jacob also challenged other parishes saying that If God calls from these parishes, why not God call people from Gizo and Noro.

The program commenced 18th till the 22nd of July.

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Written by Rellysdom A Malakana.

Youth office to have new youth coordinator.

Despite a lot of programs coming up for the youths, our youth office will have its new youth coordinator.

Rachel Erea. New Youth Coordinator 2017
She is Ms. Rachel Eria who is from part Kiribati and Malaita, was serving the western province as a registration clerk since 2013.

An energetic young lady who has her dream to work with youths around our diocese will team up with our pastoral team, touring, working collaboratively with parish youth coordinators and facilitating youth ministry around our diocese.

She will take up office on the 1st June 2017 and is expected to set up youth programs for youth around the parishes.

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