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Written by Nascia Pae.

Holy Door pilgrimage, Diocese of Gizo

See a slideshow of the wonderful pilgrimage by clicking here.

If the people can’t go to the Holy Door, the Holy Door goes to the people.

The People of Christ the King Parish, Voruvoru conveyed their thanks to the Holy Father, Pope Francis for initiating the Jubilee year of Mercy. It is timely for those of them who lived in rather isolated places where visitation and other necessary services are lacking to the world outside of them. It has also helped to strengthen their local Catholic communities as well as building the relationship amongst them. The pilgrimage created solidarity in communities. They extended their sincere thanks to Most Rev. Bishop Luciano Capelli SDB of Gizo Diocese for his support by enabling the Holy Door to reach their shore and other parts in the Diocese. Also to the Diocesan Team of Pastoral Animation (DTPA) Led by the Episcopal Vicar General; Fr. Jacob Qetobatu for their hard work and dedication. They live in an unpredictable situation where at times they are unsure of their place in the country as well as in the Church. They know that access to their location is rather difficult, and this has contributed to a larger degree in isolating them from outside communication.

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

Women’s Group Moli Joining Global for Mary’s Assumption.

women's group from St. Joseph Moli has joined the Universal Church to commemorate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

According to Anthony Telo of that parish, the celebration began on the 14th and 15th of August and commenced with the Thanksgiving Mass, spiritual games, and talks given by their two priests and other Religious sisters.

Anthony stated that the night program was one of the more entertaining nights, featuring concerts, dramas, and action songs.

And finally, they have their feast and final blessing.

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Written by Administration.

Bishop Luciano Capelli SDB August Message

Dear Gizo Diocese collaborators, benefactors, people of God,

In my last message I only remember the most important things, I forget all the rest

What is the most important message I can leave you after these 24 years in the Solomons and 16 years in Gizo?

I came to Gizo right after the earthquake and tsunami of 2007 and I could notice the hardships you endured having been so affected... I saw the sadness in your eyes for being victims of such a great disaster. It was easy for me to look for a motto for my episcopacy. I saw my mission as one of ‘encouraging’, inspiring’ supporting you in your sufferings. “Lift up your hearts”... If I could only help you to ‘lift up your hearts’ you would have managed your sad situation in a better way and it would be a big joy for me and my mission as your shepherd. No one can help people to lift up their hearts if he/she himself/herself is downhearted. The faithful of the Gizo Diocese needed to stand up around a specific mission first individually and then together in communion.

To lift up the heart of others we need “courage” and “enthusiasm” in our personal life. The word “courage” comes from the Latin word “cor”, the heart, the center of passion for life, and the word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek “En Theos” (with God) the motivating force of grace which supports all courage and all pastoral action.

The assumption of Mary which we are about to celebrate is a perfect example of courage and Enthusiasm. She put her personal plans aside and she said that YES to the dream of God for Humanity... which entailed her courage to defend that yes at the foot of the cross. Because of this, she was awarded her assumption into heaven, body, and Spirit.
My other model has been Don Bosco, the saint who inspired me to say my yes to His plan... till my last breath (his words)
By this passion in the heart with the motivation of God’s Grace I tried to make my life His gift to you. I saw your pain, I sat, planned, and dreamt with you, and we worked together with passion sustained by God’s grace in building His kingdom in our hearts... trying to be a model to our youth.
This communion of passion and motivation enabled us to put together some important projects for Education, Evangelization, and Health care for our people.
As I end my commitment and pass on the Diocese to a young man from Guale allow me to invite you to give him the same support you have given me.
May our benefactors and volunteers continue to journey with us.
May the good Lord through His Mother and St John Bosco continue to give us COURAGE AND ENTHUSIASM and keep us united as we give priority to His kingdom. All the rest (including buildings and programs) are only logistics and technology
With my blessings and availability if still needed.

From + Luciano Capelli, sdb
For you a Bishop (for 16 years), with you a brother who loves you with a ‘solo’ heart made in Italy.

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

More Youths Involve in Easter Celebrations.

More youths around our diocese are involved in the Easter activities especially the dramatizing of the Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday), which commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and the Dead and the Resurrection of Him.

Involving them through dramatizing Jesus riding on the Donkey and the fourteen Station of the Cross highlights the actual event happening 2000 years ago.

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Written by Anthony Moli.

St Joseph Moli Feast Day in Style.

A media volunteer for Moli parish described a beautiful celebration in style for St. Joseph Moli parish as they commemorated their patron Saint on Sunday 19th of March.

He said that their program involved everyone taking part to beautify their celebration starting with the little ones who led the liturgy with their angelic voices.

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Written by Fr. Anil Kumar.

Visiting, Blessing during Easter

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It is a time of the pandemic, we are not allowed to move freely, many people suffered from this killer virus, some lost their livelihood and some are neglected and rejected especially those who are in hopelessness.

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Written by Sr Anna.

Salesian Sisters Retreat at Betania, Gizo

We sisters had our annual retreat in Gizo, at the Diocesan Retreat Centre called Betania, on the Gizo hills. Our two communities (from Henderson and Gizo, with also one sister of La Pieta’Congregation, based at Tetere Clinic) joined together to have one week of prayer and meditation on the Pope Francis last encyclical “Fratelli tutti” (“we are all brothers and sisters”). Fr Fhil Duaban was the preacher; he is a diocesan priest from the Philippines, but is almost five years that he is a missionary in the Diocese of Gizo.

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

Bishop unveils new Te Maneaba in Wagina, challenges parishioners

WAGINA community in Choiseul province has been blessed with a new community hall (Te Manbaea) which was officially opened on Sunday the 14th of January.
The Te Maneaba known as the Holy Family Maneaba was about 40 meters in length and 20 meters wide was built since 2016.
The solemn ceremony commenced with the Eucharistic Mass celebration were a church elder has the opportunity to translate bishop's homily to the community.

Bishop Capelli’s message was focused on helping the children and in his message he challenged the community to examine the past, and more came to realize and identified some of their prioritized areas which turn to neglect the children.

The Bishop congratulated the community and the parish priest for the beautiful community hall, and asked them to use the Maneaba in planning for the betterment for the children.

After the Mass, parishioners witnessed the cutting of the ribbon (Opening of the Maneaba) by Bishop Capelli assisted by Fr. Stanis, Fr. Rueben and a Parish priest from Noro.

This was followed by meals, entertainments, and speeches.

During night program the parish priest, Fr. Stanislaus Mynt from Burma thanked the community, the families, organizations, and companies who financially supported the construction of the hall which cost them nearly half a million.

The PP Fr. Stanis also revealed to the community the many developments the Diocese has contributed to especially the Church building which more than a million dollars.

But Fr. Stanis stated that the Diocese never contributed to the Maneaba but he challenged the community to tolerate bishop two separate challenging messages; where the bishop asked to look forward to the better education for the children.

The flying bishop left afternoon on board his small seaplane, but the program continued till 5am morning next day.

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