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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

St. Eusebius Noro Applauds December Events.

Saint Eusebius Noro was commended for their deeds of December 2023.

Among their delightful events was the visitation of Fr. Umberto, General Superior of Servants of Charity, who was escorted by Fr. Luigi, Delegate Superior of SMD, who highlighted their visit to Rarumana for the consecration of the renovated Chapel and their visit to Bishop Peter Houhou at Gizo as well as the visit of the two Italian AMIS volunteers.

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Following that, the Feasts of St. Stephen Chapel in Sulumoni Village on Kolobangara and the Holy Family Feast in Canaan, Kohigo Island were also celebrated.

In fact, the parishioners in the rural areas surrounding Noro Township were made to feel cheerful by these activities.

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

YE Seminar Successfully end after 3 Weekends

aSt. Don Bosco Youths pose for group photo aSt. Joseph Moli youths pose for group photos

About 90 youths from the three Catholic parishes from the Diocese of Gizo have benefited from the Youth Encounters (YE) Seminar; which was facilitated by a Diocesan youth coordinator Mr. Kolody, and the assistant parish priest from Gizo parish Fr. Dominic Soloko.

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

Wagina Celebrates Christ's Birth in Style.

The Sacred Heart Parish of Wagina had its Christmas celebration in style.

A well-planned Christmas celebration commenced on Christmas Vigil Night where Sunday school children demonstrated the holy parents with baby Jesus wrapped in a swaddling cloth and laid him in a manger.

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On Christmas day a sculpture of baby Jesus was decorated traditionally according to their culture and was accompanied from house to house to visit the aging, disabled and those who could not make it to the Christmas Thanksgiving Mass.

Other outdoor celebrations of the birth of our Lord were planned for everyone following the visitation of baby Jesus.

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Written by Rellysdom A Malakana.

Youth Encounter Facilitators Workshop, Noro Parish

A Youth Encounters Seminar that was facilitated by the Youth team from the Diocese of Gizo has commenced on the 25th and ended successfully on 27 June 2021 this weekend at St. Eusebius parish Noro.

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Noro Participant explaining a pictures to the trainers

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.

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Written by Mala.

21 Graduates from Vanga Training Center.

Twenty-one year-2 students graduated with RTC Certificates at Vanga Training Center on the 13th of October 2023.

The occasion was made colorful by a small community at Vanga school center as everyone prepared for the Thanksgiving Mass.

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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

Reflection, Solobosco Youths

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 Uva
Nila 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.

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Written by Bishop Luciano.

The Mercy Fever In Gizo Diocese

The ‘ FB IMG 1462243401274 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 holy door travelling around

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

FB IMG 1462243316107 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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Written by Rellysdom Malakana.

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.

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