Bishop Peter's Visit Makes Milestone.

Bishop Peter Houhou’s visit to Sacred Heart parish has made a momentous step in having him celebrate Christmas at the parish level.

“We are happy to have the first Bishop to celebrate Christmas with us and this is a historical event that is happening in our parish”. This was one of the speeches of a church leader who warmly welcomed him during his 10-day Christmas pastoral visit from 21st to 30th December.

Bishops' involvement in their pastoral programs before, during, and after Christmas highlighted some of the important activities that everyone was involved in celebrating.

On Sunday 22nd, 15 candidates received their sacrament of confirmation and Bishop Peter emphasized his message on the gift of the Holy Spirit. The next day, he visited a church on one of the surrounding islands.

 He celebrated Christmas Eve Mass on the 24th of  December commemorating the birth of Jesus. The next day, Christmas Day, he reminded everyone how God became man through the Incarnation, the birth of Jesus.

Bishop Peter Houhou continued to be involved in other activities until he celebrated Children’s Day on Saturday 28th and witnessed talented performances by the youths and the little ones.

On Sunday 30th, the feast of the Holy Family, he celebrated a special Mass for couples to renew their relationship as spouses.

 During the farewell celebration from afternoon until night, about 400 children from PPY, primary and secondary schools performed a show of great talent and creativity to expressing their performances in a more meaningful and significant way for all.         

Bishop Peter Houhou left for Gizo the next day, Monday, December 30, 2024.