austraLasia #2063
Rectors meet in Port Moresby under leadership of new Delegate
PORT MORESBY: 18th February 2008 -- Schools and institutions in the delegation of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have recently commenced their academic year. All 10 Rectors of the delegation gathered for a meeting held at Emmaus House, Port Moresby, from 8-10 February 2008.
“I am pleased that all were present and that we were able to deliberate and discuss issues of importance for the delegation at the meeting. It was also a time to share, receive encouragement, direction and support,” said Fr. Raffy Galve, recently appointed Delegate. He expressed his thanks to outgoing delegate Fr. Luciano Odorico and to all the confreres for the trust and confidence that they have placed in him. Fr. Odorico shared insights on the Strenna of the Rector Major highlighting in a special way the first part of the strenna – ‘Educate with the heart of Don Bosco’. Vocation Promotion and Administrative matters were discussed at length while youth ministry with reference to the forthcoming World Youth Day were also touched upon.
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Title: australasia 2063
Subject and key words: EAO Provinces PNG-SI Rectors meeting
Date (year): 2008
ID: 2000-2099|2063
Rectors meet in Port Moresby under leadership of new Delegate
PORT MORESBY: 18th February 2008 -- Schools and institutions in the delegation of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have recently commenced their academic year. All 10 Rectors of the delegation gathered for a meeting held at Emmaus House, Port Moresby, from 8-10 February 2008.
“I am pleased that all were present and that we were able to deliberate and discuss issues of importance for the delegation at the meeting. It was also a time to share, receive encouragement, direction and support,” said Fr. Raffy Galve, recently appointed Delegate. He expressed his thanks to outgoing delegate Fr. Luciano Odorico and to all the confreres for the trust and confidence that they have placed in him. Fr. Odorico shared insights on the Strenna of the Rector Major highlighting in a special way the first part of the strenna – ‘Educate with the heart of Don Bosco’. Vocation Promotion and Administrative matters were discussed at length while youth ministry with reference to the forthcoming World Youth Day were also touched upon.
Moments to unwind and relax were part of the programme. A basketball match between the Rectors and the Aspirants resulted in the agile and fast-footed youngsters beating their superiors. A delicious Pizza night dished up by Fr. Val Barbero and a sumptuous lunch at Don Bosco, Gabutu on Sunday concluded the meeting.
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 Bosconet-wiki to be interactive. RSS feeds - just go to Bosconet, click on austraLasia 2008 in the sidebar. You will see the RSS orange icon in your browser address bar - add it from there. Avail yourself of the Salesian Digital Library at at http://sdl.sdb.org
Title: australasia 2063
Subject and key words: EAO Provinces PNG-SI Rectors meeting
Date (year): 2008
ID: 2000-2099|2063
