Community News
New Rector of Lansdowne Community (Jan 2010)
On the 24th of January, feast of our patron St Francis de Sales, Fr Canice Dooley officially took over his new responsibility as rector of the Lansdowne Community. The parishioners were glad of the chance to witness Fr Canice taking his "oath of fidelity" to the magisterium!
Top picture: An imposing shot of Mary Help of Christians church which
celebrates 50 years this year
Bottom picture: Fr Canice signing on the dotted line
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News from St John Bosco Parish (Robertsham) (Dec 2009)
The annual end of year St John Bosco parish (Robertsham) banquet for members of the pastoral council and of other committed ministries, was held Thursday night, and doubled up as a farewell for Fr Canice and welcome to Fr Jeff. The Man United supporters cake had to be part of the scene of course. Also feted were Ted and Iris Seabrook who have contributed so much to the parish and who celebrated their 45 wedding anniversary.
Construction hotting up in Ennerdale (September 2009)
On the 1st October the third meeting of the Board of the DBEP took place at the FMA house in Ennerdale. The steering committee who have been meeting very regularly since 2005 are relieved that this year we have finally got the bricks and mortar work started... the fruit of a long hard slog and the overcoming of countless obstacles. The devil must really not want this project to go ahead. Now though, things are on a roll. All we need is some mega funders! Keep on praying!
The Celebration of Mary Help of Christians in the Cathedral, Manzini - Swaziland(September 2009)
An inspiring eucharist presided by Fr Martin McC, animated by a choir led by Fr Mikel and the school band for the celebration of Mary Help of Christians in the Cathedral
News from Maseru (September 2009)
The picture on the left is a part of the group of leaders who organised the "Youth Week" together with Bro Moeketsi.
The picture on the right is the group of VIPs with the Archbishop Bernard Mohlalisi OMI and the Secretary General of the LCBC Fr Emile Tsasani OMI.
The DBEP construction going on in Ennerdale (August 2009)
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After 3-4 years of delays, the building of our joint (with the FMAs) Don Bosco Educational Project situated centrally between Ennerdale and the two informal settlements of Finetown and Mountain View, is now moving very fast. So fast that it may be difficult to keep up with funding and staff. We have left a huge basket in front of Divine Providence. Please implore the Lord to fill the basket and provide labourers for the harvest! |
Project News
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Homeless World Cup Soccer Tournament (September 2009)
Colin just before he left for Italy for the Homeless World Cup Soccer tournament. He was so excited to be going and all the donations received from the many parties who contributed to make his trip possible were much appreciated.
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Additional Classrooms at Hanover Park (August 2009)
The contract with Nova Construction for three additional classrooms and a new entrance to the hall at Hanover Park has been signed. We hope the project will go smoothly and it is hoped that it will be finished by the end of October – weather permitting. The project is being funded through a private German donor and the Salesian Mission Office in Bonn. |
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