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Dear Fathers, Sisters and Members of the Salesian family,
Greetings.
We are grateful to God for the blessings and
graces we have experienced these past weeks.
As a
beautiful expression of our devotion and love to the
Mother of God, our Help of Christians, we had the novena
to Mary Help of Christians.
Everyday the recitation of the
Holy Rosary was said with the blessing of Mary Help of
Christians at the end.
Truly a very Salesian and Marian
devotion, practiced even during the time of St.
John Bosco.
The novena concluded
on 24 th May with a Solemn Eucharistic celebration at which all the members of the
Salesian Family joined in.
The main event of the festivity was the Perpetual
Profession of our local candidate to the Priesthood, Cl.
Glbert Pano.
For the gift of
Cl.
Gilbert we are witnessing a miracle from Our Lady.
We ended the month of May with a solemn blessing of the new Dormitory of the Girls
in DBTI.
What a blessing not only to our DBTI girls but also to our FMA sisters.
This
expresses another miracle by our Blessed Mother.
From then on our boarding girls
will have an assurance of a home that welcomes young females and young
professionals.
As we introduce the month of June, we continue our journey of faith.
This month is
dearly dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our reflection and our longing will be
to join the entire Christian people in praying and responding to the invitation of Jesus
our Saviour to be one step closer to his heart.
May this month of the Sacred Heart
of Jesus be days of living out our love and devotion to God and to our brothers and
sisters.
Our congratulation and warm greetings of festivity to our Caritas Sisters.
May God
bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Fr.
Raffy Galve sdb, PNG-SI Delegate, 15th June, 2013
“Like Don Bosco the
Educator, we offer
young people, the
Gospel of Joy,
through a
Pedagogy of Kindness”
2013 Strenna of the Rector Major,
Fr Pascual Chávez sdb
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Mutual Respect: That a culture of
dialogue, listening and mutual respect
may prevail among peoples.
New Evangelization: That where
secularization is strongest, Christian
communities may effectively promote a new
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I am writing to you … my young friends !
The Need of a Guide
Here are some of Don Bosco’s own words, reconstructed and
interpreted.
I have imagined Don Bosco speaking to us
personally.
He has a charming personality, which is deeply
spiritual.
I thought it useful to share with you something of
what I understood from reading his most personal writings.
It
should arouse in you the desire to get to know him more
intimately and to follow his spiritual suggestions in your
educative and pastoral ministry at this troubled yet fascinating
period of history.
As
you
make
progress
in
your
spiritual
life
you
need
a
guide.
This
is
a
fact
of
which
I
am
convinced.
Even
if
you
are
lucky
enough
to
be
educated
and
well
informed,
should
you
want
to
reach
a
higher
spiritual
level
you
need
this
special
personal
relationship.
In
my
life
I
have
realized
that
without
spiritual
direction
you
will
never
achieve
anything
good.
I
have
tested
this
with
the
best
youngsters
that
God
placed
in
my
charge.
When
I
spoke
to
Dominic
Savio
for
the
very
Cirst
time,
I
sensed
that
he
was
a
boy
who
had
been
endowed
with
the
Spirit
of
the
Lord
and
I
was
surprised
by
the
way
grace
had
already
worked
in
him
at
such
a
tender
age.
He
had
wonderful
parents,
great
teacher
and
grew
up
in
a
healthy
environment.
He
also
displayed
a
maturity
of
judgment
and
reClection
beyond
his
years.
He
immersed
himself
enthusiastically
into
the
community
of
the
Oratory
and
its
activities.
These
positive
stimuli
were
given
a
fertile
environment
to
blossom.
Reading
and
meditating
on
the
Word
of
God
had
reCined
his
interior
life
until
one
day
he
heard
some
words
in
a
sermon
that
touched
him
deeply
and
Clamed
his
love
for
God.
This
was
an
overwhelming
inner
experience
that
was
intense
and
truly
spiritual.
He
felt
compelled
to
surrender
everything
to
God
forever.
Yet,
despite
this
deeply
spiritual
experience,
he
would
have
made
little
progress
without
a
spiritual
guide.
Spiritual
direction
helped
Dominic
to
achieve
a
balance
between
interiority
and
a
life
of
action,
between
prayer
and
service,
between
love
for
God
and
for
his
companions,
between
contemplation
and
action.
He
thus,
became
a
model
that
would
motivate
so
many
youngsters,
becoming
an
important
point
of
reference
for
the
spirituality
of
young
apostles
and
leaders.
Perhaps
you
will
tell
me
that
it
is
not
easy
to
Cind
a
spiritual
director.
That’s
true.
But
I
don’t
believe
that
you
need
to
be
sure
about
the
results
in
order
to
know
how
good
a
guide
is.
It
is
your
inner
attitude
of
humility,
trust,
docility
and
obedience
that
allows
the
Holy
Spirit
to
work
effectively
in
you.
Along
with
this
you
need
a
strong
desire
and
a
Cirm
determination
to
embark
on
this
spiritual
journey.
That
was
how
it
was
for
Dominic
Savio.
He
conCided
entirely
in
me
from
the
Cirst
time
we
met.
It
was
the
same
for
Francis
Besucco,
the
simple
shepherd
boy
from
in
the
mountains
of
Cuneo,
who
came
to
join
the
community
of
the
Oratory.
He
came
to
me
and
said:
“Since
I
want
to
put
my
soul
into
your
hands,
I
would
like
to
tell
you
all
that
is
on
my
conscience
so
that
you
may
know
me
better
and
will
be
able
to
give
me
the
best
advice
to
save
my
soul.
”
This
conCidence
and
obedience,
this
humble
disclosure,
according
to
the
great
spiritual
masters
is
an
essential
prerequisite
for
spiritual
progress.
In
fact,
when
there
are
such
attitudes,
the
Holy
Spirit,
who
is
the
real
architect
of
our
interior
life,
also
uses
persons
who
are
simple
and
humble
to
give
us
just
the
right
advice.
I
myself
have
had
this
experience.
While
studying
in
the
public
schools
of
Chieri,
I
was
really
helped
by
my
confessor
to
avoid
some
humiliating
experiences
and
grow
spiritually.
But
I
received
much
more
valuable
advice
from
a
companion
who
was
younger
than
I,
his
name
was
Louis
Comollo.
His
habits
and
his
Christian
conviction
were
more
effective
than
any
sermon.
I
learned
from
him
how
to
live
as
a
Christian.
Thanks
to
his
advice
I
was
able
to
overcome
all
the
doubts
I
had
about
my
vocation.
Subsequently,
in
my
work
as
an
educator
I
often
collaborated
in
helping
to
care
for
youngsters
by
assisting
them
and
personally
guiding
some
of
their
dissipated
companions.
I
chose
some
bright
youngsters
who
were
openly
Christian
in
their
behaviour.
They
were
generous,
attentive
and
careful
to
avoid
compromise
and
mediocrity
and
they
were
veritable
spiritual
guides,
achieving
results
that
I
would
have
thought
impossible
for
me.
Points
for
Re,lection
and
Discussion
i.
Don
Bosco
reminds
that
it
is
indispensible
to
4ind
a
guide
in
order
to
progress
in
the
spiritual
life.
What
do
you
think?
ii.
Do
you
have
a
spiritual
director?
Have
you
looked
for
one?
iii.
Will
you
pray
that
the
Lord
helps
you
meet
a
‘Spiritual
Director’?
- Aldo Giraudo
Translated and adapted by Ian Doulton sdb
I am writing to you … my young friends !3
BOROKO - Fr.
Ariel Macatangay
Blessing of
MARY OUR HELP LADY'S DORMITORY
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Photographs anti-clockwise from the top:
• 3 new buildings of Mary Our Help, constructed with big help from the national government of PNG.
Fr.
Valeriano Barbero was mainly
responsible for the construction, with the help of Mr.
Vincent Oberes.
• The Governor General, the Grand Chief, Sir Michael Ogio, delivering the key-note address, where he thanked DBTI for providing safe,
peaceful and formative place for many more young women all over PNG.
• Sr.
Sarah Garcia FMA, Provincial of the Salesian Sisters of the Philippine Province, thanks all those who contributed and supported in the
construction of the new buildings.
• Mr.
Simon Kenehe, Commissioner for Higher Education, introducing the keynote speaker.
Seated are the Governor General and his wife,
Archbishop John Ribat of Port Moresby, Fr.
Valeriano Barbero and other benefactors.
• Some refreshments for guests in the newly constructed building.
• Archbishop John Ribat of Port Moresby was one among 6 who did the ceremonial tree planting.
• Traditional dance items from DBTI female students from Buka, North Solomon Province, PNG.
Port Moresby, 31st May, 2013:
On our Lady's Feast of the Visitation,
Archbishop John Ribat of Port Moresby
blessed the Mary Our Help Lady's
Dormitory near the Salesian Sisters'
residence at DBTI.
In his welcome
address, Fr.
Valeriano Barbero
welcomed the Governor General, Sir
Michael Ogio who gave the key-note
address and Sr.
Sarah Garcia FMA
thanked all those who were involved in the construction.
Benefactors, guests and many of the staff and students of DBTI were
present.
In his welcome address, Fr.
Valeriano Barbero, who was
responsible for the construction of the 3 big buildings, shared that
the Salesians will continue to do good works in PNG so long as
they can count on the support of generous benefactors.
The
keynote speaker was the Governor General, Sir Michael Ogio,
who congratulated DBTI for providing a safe, peaceful, formative
place for many more college girls from far away places to realize
their dreams.
He was introduced by Mr.
Simon Kenehe, Commissioner of Higher Education.
Archbishop John Ribat of Port Moresby presided over the blessing ceremony and was assisted in the
blessing by Fr.
Valeriano Barbero, Fr.
Raffy Galve, Salesian Delegation Superior and Fr.
Louie
Castaneda, Rector of DBTI.
Sr.
Sarah Garcia, Provincial of the FMA sisters thanked everyone on
behalf of the sisters and the girls who would benefit from this dormitory.
Other friends and
benefactors, together with many of the students, participated in this momentous and joyful event
during Our Lady's feast of the Visitation.
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Volunteers welcome
BOROKO,
N.
C.
D.
(Papua
New
Guinea)
17-19
May
2013
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Five
years
ago
(2008),
in
the
month
of
Mary
Help
of
Christians,
a
group
that
called
itself
the
"300
Youth
for
Mary"
was
founded.
They
held
a
Marian
Youth
Camp
at
the
Don
Bosco
Technological
Institute
Compound
and
this
became
an
annual
event.
This
year,
again,
about
300
youth
from
Don
Bosco
Technological
Institute,
Don
Bosco
Technical
School,
University
of
Papua
New
Guinea
and
other
institutions
in
Port
Moresby
came
to
participate
in
this
event
organized
by
the
Core
Group
Members
of
the
"300
Youth
for
Mary"
and
coordinated
by
Sr.
Cristina
Villasanta
FMA
(Spiritual
Moderator
of
DBTI).
The
theme
for
the
event
is
LIVE
CHRIST,
SHARE
CHRIST.
Being
in
the
Year
of
Faith,
this
year's
Marian
Youth
Camp
is
called
"Faith
Camp
on
Fire!".
Group
activities
like
Faith
Sharing
and
games,
singing
and
dancing,
talks
and
prayers
were
organized
to
help
the
youth
deepen
their
faith
in
God
and
to
foster
devotion
to
Mama
Mary.
The
youth
were
also
given
the
opportunity
to
go
for
the
Sacrament
of
Reconciliation.
Three
Salesian
Priests
were
asked
to
be
the
main
speakers:
Fr.
Angel
Sanchez
(Spiritual
Moderator
of
Savio
Haus
Aspirantate)
on
the
topic
"I
believe
in
one
God,
the
Father
Almighty,"
Fr.
Louie
Castaneda
(Rector
of
DBTI)
on
the
topic
"I
believe
in
Jesus
Christ,"
and
Fr.
Ariel
Macatangay
(Assistant
Principal
of
DBTI)
on
the
topic
"I
believe
in
the
Holy
Spirit.
"
It
is
hoped
that
through
events
like
this,
we
Salesians
are
able
to
lead
the
hearts
of
Papua
New
Guinean
youth
to
Jesus
through
Mary.
Not
just
300,
but
300
times
300
more.
DBTI, BOROKO - Australasia
300
Youth for Mary
Youth in the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Port Moresby
Fr.
Louie Castaneda
Fr.
Angel Sanchez
Sr.
Cristina
Villasanta FMA
Serving the meal
The Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration on the Feast of Mary Help of Christians
was presided over by Bishop John Doaninoel sm, Auxiliary Bishop of Honiara.
He
encouraged the congregation to honour and praise Mary for her presence, guidance
and protection.
Later in the morning the students gathered to praise and honour Mary in creative
song and artistic expressions.
The items from each class included, skits, choirs, a
rap number and even a marching band composed by the students.
An artistic competition
displayed the artistic skills of the students.
Ms.
Polona Berlec, Fr.
Jose Manjaly Chakku CM and Ms Penny Chilton, judges for the occasion
were impressed with the performance.
“It was a difficult time judging the event”, said Ms
Palona.
Superior of the Holy Name of Mary Seminary, Tenaru, Fr.
Jose said, “Talents are unless
if there are no opportunities to express them.
Opportunities are nothing
if we do not make use of it.
The ability to grab the opportunity,
showcase and develop your talents is what is important.
” He thanked
the students and the staff for all that they did to prepare, practice and
present their items.
“It was nice to see the rich creativity in song and
action”, said Penny Chilton as she announced the winners of the
competition.
The Senior Automotive class with their Marching Band item was
delighted to receive the 1 st Prize, while the Senior Carpentry and Junior
Life Skills won the 2 nd and 3 rd prizes respectively.
The entire school
was treated to cold drinks and biscuits, while the staff enjoyed a
barbecue lunch.
Don Bosco is grateful to Quan Chee Motors and
Szetu Enterprises for their kindness in sponsoring the event.
DBTI, HENDERSON
In praise of Mary Help of Christians
Dream at the age of nine
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- Bellie Gutierrez
“The Lord is my strength” Ps:41 was the theme of the Perpetual Profession that took
place on 1st May, 2013.
Seven brothers professed perpetually at the hands Fr.
Eligio Cruz
sdb, Provincial of the FIN province.
In his homily, Fr.
provincial highlighted faithfulness of
person of St Joseph, patron of the Church and of our Congregation.
“His faithfulness must
inspire you and never forget to pray for his help”, he said.
He also reminded the ones
who professed that they are to be for Christ and none else.
Therefore they must die in
Christ in order to the resurrected Christ to the young.
“Brothers, you don’t profess for
personal fulfilment, you are for Christ.
”
Those who made their Perpetual Profession are: 4 from East Timor, 1 from
Indonesia, 1 from Kenya Cl.
Stephen Maswili and 1 from Congo Cl.
Moise Palaku,
the last 2 belong to the PNG-SI Delegation.
Among the friends and guests were Cl.
Gilbert Pano and Fr.
Roger Miranda who represented the Delegation at the
celebration.
The event was celebrated with songs and a delightful Filipino cuisine.
Brothers Stephen and Moise are grateful to the Salesians who have assisted them
in the process of the initial formation.
Different Rectors have guided them along their
path and as they move forward they entrust themselves to the prayers of all the
Salesians, friends and young people.
- Cl.
Moise Palaku
The Lord is my Strength
The seven who professed with Fr.
Provincial,
Fr.
Rector and Fr.
Roger Miranda
With friends at the profession
Perpetual Profession
24th May, 2013: A happy gathering of Salesian family
and friends marked our celebration of Our Lady's
solemn feast at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians,
Port Moresby, with the perpetual profession of Cl.
Gilbert Pano SDB.
A family dinner was held to
celebrate the event at the Emmaus Centre.
Our Trip to Lanuzel
Taking advantage of the long weekend and the holiday after Easter, Fr.
Valeriano Barbero
organized a trip to Lanuzel, a 3 hour drive from Kokopo.
An excited Fr.
Stephano Yu, SDB
joined us as well.
Not knowing the exact location of the place we felt that the trip was too long, but we were
determined to reach our destination.
We arrived at the parish house and then learned that
we have to walk uphill on a difficult and slippery track.
Fr.
Valeriano climbed up quite
quickly, while a few of us struggled to reach the top.
We visited the graves and said our prayers and
returned back.
Due to the rain the rivers were filling
up and one of our vehicles got stuck in the mud and
had to be towed out.
We all enjoyed the trip and found
a dry river spot to have our lunch.
We then finally
continued our trip back to Kokopo.
DEATH RATHER THAN SIN
Feast of St.
DOMINIC SAVIO.
- Edwick Kaupa and Clara Noglai 20A
The feast of Dominic Savio was celebrated in Bosconian style with cheerful hearts and a
smile on every ones face.
It was also the second ordination anniversary of Fr.
Shoji.
Like
other Don Bosco Schools we too had many days of preparations under the guidance of Mr.
John Puk and the Savio group.
Fr.
Shoji presided over the Eucharistic celebration.
The well
organized mass with beautiful songs and prayers were wonderfully recited and sung by the
Boscoanians.
After the mass, the students were given thirty minutes to prepare for the next
lot of activities which was the Sports Fest.
The students dressed in different colors led by
their lively mascots carrying their colorful banner flying high above their heads walked in
painted bodies in a procession reciting their war cry and slogans from the Basketball court
to the gym.
Mr.
Bruno gave a leading role to the program.
The Gymnasium was very noisy
with rattling of metal, shouts, yells, whistles.
The competitions involved Banner description,
dance parade, war cry, and explanation of the mascot.
The day was colorful and enjoyable.
The creative and interesting ideas that were put together for the performance showed
cooperation and team work of everyone.
That’s a good sign of building our integral human
development.
We thank the gift of Dominic Savio, the little giant of the young and his precious motto: “Death rather than
Sin”.
As young Bosconians we uphold and cherish this feast and build our lives on the examples of the saint.
KUMGI
Perpetual profession Celebrations
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24 San Isidro Care Centre Students accompanied by their
staff spent an enjoyable weekend at Don Bosco Technical
Institute, Henderson.
The programme was held on the 3 rd
and 4 th May, 2013.
Director, Br George van der Zant sm, was delighted to
have the students get the basics of computers.
‘The
students are excited about the progamme and the weekend
here.
I am happy that they now have an idea about computers.
We look forward to set up
our own computer laboratory and we need volunteers to spend their time and help us teach
the students”, he continued.
The participants were given a warm welcome on their arrival.
Every student had someone to assist them follow instructions at every
moment.
“In our world of growing technology, it is important that the students learn the basics and that they can share it with the less
fortunate ones”, said Marianita Cabrigas, who spent time with the students at the programme.
Action songs, the Eucharistic celebration
and lively games were part of the interesting weekend programme.
Upgrades at the Don Bosco Technical Institute have been the work of Fr.
Srimal Priyanga sdb over the past several weeks.
Once
complete, and with the presence of a volunteer Instructor, basic computer programmes will be announced.
Luke Houpere, Deputy
Principal at the school coordinated the programme with the SRC students and a few Instructors.
“We need to give our young a
direction and guidance that will help them in their lives”, he said.
Fr.
Dominic Kachira sdb, Administrator together with a few girls
ensured that the meals were tasty and delicious.
“Don Bosco has been privileged to host this ‘Out Reach’ programme.
It has given us an opportunity to
look beyond ourselves and see how we can assist others.
We look forward to other programmes as
well”, said Fr.
Ambrose Pereira sdb.
Don Bosco and San Isidro are grateful to
Quan Chee Motors, Global World, the
Filipino community and the Salesian
sisters that have supported the programme
through food and other items.
These will
benefit the students at their centre in
Aruligo.
- Fr.
Ambrose Pereira sdb Reach out your Hand - 5
In the Computer room
Learning Sign Language with
Lynette Mane
Luke Houpere instructing a student
Eucharistic celebration
Inauguration of New Carpentry workshop
at
Don
Bosco
KUMGI
It was a historical day for Don Bosco Tech Kumgi on 24 th May when we celebrated the feast of
Mary Help of Christians the blessing of new Carpentry Workshop.
The TVET department
through the help of the National Planning acquired three million kina for the infrastructure
development of the TVET schools in Simbu province.
The department gave us 242,000 Kina
for the construction of the workshop.
The foundation stone for the workshop was laid in the
presence of TVET officers on 16 th August 2012 when we celebrated the birthday of Don
Bosco.
The community members together with the staff, students and ancillary worked
tirelessly for the past eight months to make this building a reality.
Under the engineering supervision of Fr.
Angelo the community put
hands together and miracle building became a reality.
Since the donated amount was not sufficient to carry out the construction, Don
Bosco school community added another 250,000 Kina and completed the
massive workshop.
The workshop has wood working machines, amble
space for work, wood storage, show room and plumbing trade room.
We were blessed to have Bishop Anton Bal of Kundiawa diocese on this
day to bless this building.
He commended on the work of the Salesians and
the service we do in the diocese for the marginalised youth of PNG.
The
building was inaugurated on 7 th June on the feast day of Sacred Heart.
The
inauguration ceremony was carried out by the Provincial Education Advisor
Mr.
Essy Walkaima and TVET Coordinator Mr.
Paul Gun in the presence of
the other dignitaries.
We thank the good Lord for the blessings He is
bestowing upon our school and we wish many more young underprivileged
young people will benefit from this new workshop.
The
Salesians
of
Don
Bosco
are
a
congrega2on
who
cater
to
the
growth
and
development
of
youth
-‐
that
part
of
society
most
exposed
to
danger
yet
so
rich
in
promise.
The
PNG-‐SI
Delega2on
runs
Technical
Ins2tutes,
parishes
and
is
involved
in
the
forma2on
of
its
personnel.
We
need
your
help
to
support
and
assist
us
as
we
go
about
our
work
for
the
young.
Dona%ons
can
be
sent
to:
• Bank
/
Branch :
ANZ
/
Waigani
(Papua
New
Guinea)
• Account
Name :
SALESIANS
OF
DON
BOSCO
• Account
Number :
11418878
• SWIFT
Code :
ANZBPGPX
A
receipt
for
your
dona0on
will
be
sent
to
you.
Blessing of new Carpentry Workshop !
7
Photographs anti clockwise:
Fr.
Ambrose Pereira sdb, Rector celebrates
the launch, In the Carpentry workshop,
Guests in the Automotive workshop, VIPs
on the dais, Governor General and guests
visit the Automotive workshop.
DBTI-APTC partnership
Australia-Pacific Technical College
launches new home in Honiara
HENDERSON
Days
- Erin Gleeson
Honiara will soon benefit from its own Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) campus following the
launch of a SBD14 million (A$1.
9 million) partnership between APTC and Honiara’s Don Bosco
Technical Institute today.
AusAID Director General Mr Peter Baxter joined hundreds of students, staff and community members to launch
the partnership.
Mr Baxter said the partnership will give more Solomon Islanders the chance to learn new skills and
secure a job.
“Up to 300 students will now have the chance to gain internationally recognised qualifications in automotive repair and
construction over the next three years,” Mr Baxter said.
“They will join more than 490 Solomon Islanders who have already graduated from APTC and now have the skills,
training and confidence to take advantage of job opportunities, either in Solomon Islands or in the region.
” Mr Baxter
said the partnership will fund the enrolment of students and support upgrades to Don Bosco’s facilities.
“I am pleased that we are partnering with Don Bosco – an important institution of teaching, learning and training in
Solomon Islands,” Mr Baxter said.
Supporting investments in training and skills development is a key focus of the
Solomon Islands – Australia Partnership for Development, and for AusAID more widely in the Pacific.
The A$150 million APTC was established in 2007 to increase skilled workers in the
Pacific and improve employment opportunities for
Pacific Islanders.
More than 4950 Pacific Islanders
have graduated with new skills from the APTC’s four
campuses in Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Papua New
Guinea.
Solomon Islanders will continue to have access to the
APTC’s four other regional campuses and a
range of courses including hospitality,
engineering and community
TAVUR
-‐
The
newsle.
er
of
the
Salesian
delega8on
of
Papua
New
Guinea
and
Solomon
Islands
Custom dance by the Automotive students
8
TAVUR is grateful to our contributors for this issue:
FR.
RAFFY GALVE SDB, FR.
ROBINSON PARAPPILLY, BELLIE
GUTIERREZ, FR.
ARIEL MACATANGAY AND CL.
MOISE PALAKU.
Layout, proof reading and editing:
Fr.
Ambrose Pereira sdb, Fr.
Dominic Kachira
and Penny Chilton
Don Bosco Communications, Solomon Islands
TAVUR - The newsletter of the Salesian delegation of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
BIRTHDAY WISHES
JUNE:
5 Cl.
SACHITULA, Pedo (1981)
12 Cl.
LE, Mac Khai(Peter) (1982) and
Br.
OHOAU, Jefferson (1979)
18 Fr.
COLOMA, Redentor (1967) and
Fr.
SWER, Albert (1971)
JULY:
28 Fr.
CABRIDO, John (1959)
31 Fr.
MARAVILLA, Alfred (1962)
AUGUST:
3 Fr.
CASTANEDA,Luis
10 Fr.
RYAN EY, Peter (1981)
17 Fr.
MIRANDA, Roger (1961)
18 Fr.
XALXO, Pankaj (1973)
26 Cl.
PANO, Gilbert (1980)
31 Fr.
BARBERO, Valeriano (1938)
Deadline
for the Next
Issue:
1st August,
2013
SIX issues of
TAVUR for 2013
February, April, June,
August, October and
December.
Fr.
Rafael Galve:
rgalve58@gmail.
com
Fr.
Edwin Genovia:
edge_png@yahoo.
com
Fr.
Valeriano Barbero:
valerianob@gmail.
com
Fr.
Luis Castaneda
louiesdb@gmail.
com
Fr.
Edward Revilla:
sdbedrb@gmail.
com
Br.
Jess Gracia:
jgarcia@dbti.
ac.
pg
Br.
Moise Palaku:
palman02@yahoo.
fr
Fr.
Roger Miranda
miregor@gmail.
com
Fr.
Peter Baquero:
pbaquero@gmail.
com
Fr.
Albert Lenon:
albertlenonsdb2011@yahoo.
com
Fr.
Ambrose Pereira:
ambrose@donbosco.
org.
sb
Fr.
Joseph Thanh:
josephthanhsdb@yahoo.
co
TAVUR CORRESPONDENTS:
programmes ahead
JUNE:
14: 34th Anniversary of SDB in PNG
16 - 22: RI Coordinators Meeting
22 - 23: Spiritual Moderators meeting
24 - 26: Quinquennial Seminar
28: Term 2 break
30 - 05: 1st Batch Yearly Retreat
JULY:
06: Delegation Day
07: Salesian Family Day
07 - 13 2nd Batch Yearly Retreat - Rectors
13 - 14: Rector’s Meeting
- Australasia ROME
The principles of missio inter gentes are the gift which the Church in
East Asia offers to the Universal Church!
ROME 10 May 2013 - Fr Alfred Maraviglia, long-time missionary from the
Philippines to the PNG-SI Delegation and currently a key member of the
Missions Department of the Congregation in Rome, has successfully defended
his doctoral thesis on an Asian theological method in missio inter gentes, based
on the thinking developed through the activities and documentation of the
Federation of Asian Bishops Conferecnes (FABC).
The question: How can the Gospel be proclaimed
in a context where Christians make up the "little
flock in Asia" today? The FABC has continuously
sought to respond to this question during its more than forty years of existence.
This thesis
draws out theological principles from FABC documents in order to develop an Asian
theological method with a particular focus on East Asia.
It systematically constructs a missio
inter gentes theology which "will reckon with the Asian way of life and the Asian way of
thinking" hence, authentically Asian and profoundly Catholic.
The FABC insists that any theologising in Asia must start from the context of a
diversity of cultures, religions and poor multitudes of Asia and consider this
threefold context as the locus theologicus which offers positive resources and
potentials for theology.
Thus, this thesis starts with a situation analysis of East
Asian context using especially the historical-narrative approach.
The originality, relevance and value of this thesis lies in Fr Maraviglia's proposal
to use the Yinyang Taoist symbol as the conceptual framework underlying the
theological method for missio inter gentes which he draws out from the FABC
documents.
Congratulations !!!
Fr.
Dr.
Alfred Maraviglia sdb
