austraLasia #1786
A 'double-whammy' today from the Indo-China peninsula
Local bursars seminar moves to Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY: 13th March 2007 -- After successful gatherings of bursars in several other parts of Asia, including most recently in Jakarta, Fr Mazzali, Economer General of the Congregation, has now moved to Vietnam, where Rectors and local bursars have gathered at the Provincial House, Thu Duc HCMC. On this occasioin Fr Mazzali has been joined by Fr Walter Van Wouwe, a Belgian former missionary in Vietnam (but also in ITM), and a key member of the Financial team at the Salesian HQ in Rome.
Rectors and Provincial Councillors have also availed themselves of the opportunity at the HCMC gathering - all 7 councillors, 20 rectors and 25 local bursars are in attendance. The seminar, which began on 12 March, is due to finish on 14th.
Can anything good come from Nazareth? Just come and see - but in Myanmar!
ANISAKAN: 13th March 2007 -- It has taken precisely a month for the news to filter through from Myanmar, and the in the meantime the Rector Major, who was due to be present for Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Salesian aspirantate, 'Nazareth', at Anisakan in the centre of Myanmar, was unable to be present because of visa difficulties. However, good news simple must get out, even if it takes time!
The Rector Major wrote the vice province a stirring letter of congratulations for the occasion, drawing on the difficult history of Burma-Myanmar, from the war years onwards, and the example of heroic Salesians, for his inspiration. He pointed out that Nazareth aspirantate, founded to foster vocations, had done precisely that. It remained open at a time when most other houses were forced to close because of political circumstances. Finally, the Rector Major called on the image of Don Bosco the dreamer, noting that to its 70 years of history, the Salesian presence must now add dreaming - for the future of the nation and to dream great things for the Church and the Congregation.
Archbishop Charles Bo sdb, himself a product of Nazareth, was obviously a major figure at the celebrations, which took place from 13-17 February. He was able to recall its precise history - 55 Salesian confreres, 20 diocesan priests, 8 novices this year! He added, naturally, one archbishop (himself) and one superior of the vice province, the current superior Fr Joachim Ye Maung.
Nazareth-Ansikan is a cool and lush place situated conveniently between the Mandalay-Mamyo (now called Pyin Oo Lwin road and Anisakan railway station. It is 36 miles from Mandalay and comprises 26 acres of good arable land.
Jubilee events included a 'welcome home' to past residents, a youth leadership course and past pupils meeting, and the actual day of celebration for the jubilee on Friday 16th February followed by a Thanksgiving Day on 17th attened by the local bishops and Archbishop Bo.
While 'Nazareth' recalls the adolescent Jesus, it also recalls Mary in a special way. There was a distinct Marian touch to the entire celebrations, reflecting both the Salesian and Burmese spirituality that has made this 'Nazareth' so special.
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A 'double-whammy' today from the Indo-China peninsula
Local bursars seminar moves to Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY: 13th March 2007 -- After successful gatherings of bursars in several other parts of Asia, including most recently in Jakarta, Fr Mazzali, Economer General of the Congregation, has now moved to Vietnam, where Rectors and local bursars have gathered at the Provincial House, Thu Duc HCMC. On this occasioin Fr Mazzali has been joined by Fr Walter Van Wouwe, a Belgian former missionary in Vietnam (but also in ITM), and a key member of the Financial team at the Salesian HQ in Rome.
Rectors and Provincial Councillors have also availed themselves of the opportunity at the HCMC gathering - all 7 councillors, 20 rectors and 25 local bursars are in attendance. The seminar, which began on 12 March, is due to finish on 14th.
Can anything good come from Nazareth? Just come and see - but in Myanmar!
ANISAKAN: 13th March 2007 -- It has taken precisely a month for the news to filter through from Myanmar, and the in the meantime the Rector Major, who was due to be present for Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Salesian aspirantate, 'Nazareth', at Anisakan in the centre of Myanmar, was unable to be present because of visa difficulties. However, good news simple must get out, even if it takes time!
The Rector Major wrote the vice province a stirring letter of congratulations for the occasion, drawing on the difficult history of Burma-Myanmar, from the war years onwards, and the example of heroic Salesians, for his inspiration. He pointed out that Nazareth aspirantate, founded to foster vocations, had done precisely that. It remained open at a time when most other houses were forced to close because of political circumstances. Finally, the Rector Major called on the image of Don Bosco the dreamer, noting that to its 70 years of history, the Salesian presence must now add dreaming - for the future of the nation and to dream great things for the Church and the Congregation.
Archbishop Charles Bo sdb, himself a product of Nazareth, was obviously a major figure at the celebrations, which took place from 13-17 February. He was able to recall its precise history - 55 Salesian confreres, 20 diocesan priests, 8 novices this year! He added, naturally, one archbishop (himself) and one superior of the vice province, the current superior Fr Joachim Ye Maung.
Nazareth-Ansikan is a cool and lush place situated conveniently between the Mandalay-Mamyo (now called Pyin Oo Lwin road and Anisakan railway station. It is 36 miles from Mandalay and comprises 26 acres of good arable land.
Jubilee events included a 'welcome home' to past residents, a youth leadership course and past pupils meeting, and the actual day of celebration for the jubilee on Friday 16th February followed by a Thanksgiving Day on 17th attened by the local bishops and Archbishop Bo.
While 'Nazareth' recalls the adolescent Jesus, it also recalls Mary in a special way. There was a distinct Marian touch to the entire celebrations, reflecting both the Salesian and Burmese spirituality that has made this 'Nazareth' so special.
_________________
AustraLasia is an email service for the Salesian Family of Asia Pacific. It also functions as an agency for ANS based in Rome. For queries please contact admin@bosconet.aust.com . Use BoscoWiki to be interactive. RSS feeds - subscribe to www.bosconet.aust.com/RSS/rssala.xm To contact austraLasia by voice on Skype, the Skype name is austraLasia.
