austraLasia 866
The first group from the first Novitiate in Indonesia
TIGARAKSA (Indonesia): August 1, 2004 -- Six novices made their first profession in the Novitiate of Tigaraksa while about 50 members of the Salesian family from the Jakarata area witnessed the event, together with 120 friends, parents of Salesians, benefactors and aspiring cooperators. This is an historic occasion because this is the first group of Indonesian Salesians to have their novitiate in Tigaraksa. Before, the aspirants from Indonesia had their novitiate in Fatumaca, Timor. It is a first experience for the vice-province to have two novitiates. This year also happens to be the first year of Fr. Andre Delimarta,SDB as Novice Master. It was a happy day because the novice master of Fatumaca,
Fr. Ramoncito Padilla, was also present. Fr. Yohannes Boedirahardjo, was the main celebrant and gave the homily to share some insights on the profession of these six young men. Two of the six newly professed are Salesian Brothers.
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