Nuncio Visits Schools and other Provincial Department
His Excellency Most Reverend Archbishop Fermin Emilio Sosa Rodriguez, along with Msgr. Federico Boni and Bishop Peter Houhou visited schools around St. Peters Parish Gizo.
They visited the Vanga Training Schools, St. Peters Urban Training Center and St. John Bosco Schools on the 24th, 25th, and 31st of August.
A formation seminar is purposely to equip the 19 participants to become trainers, which they may organize themselves and they can facilitate the program to their parishes.
Maleai Youths in Big Role.
Youths from Maleai village play a big role in community activities, especially during celebrating their feast day the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Involving these young people is good for our society as research shows it improves civic participation, health, well-being, social inclusion, etc.
 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 UvaNila 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. |
The Mercy Fever In Gizo Diocese
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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
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
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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St. Don Bosco Taro success with $35,000.
St. Don Bosco Parish Taro has successfully hosted 2-weekend fundraising aiding their church project for the year.
Reported from that parish Carmax Qoso said that they have their 1st fundraising on Saturday 15th of April, and a total of $4,360 has been raised from the Taro Supizae community.
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.
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.
