austraLasia #3116
PARAÑAQUE: 16 August 2012 -- In various parts of the Salesian world, August 15 and also 16, the Assumption and Don Bosco's birthday respectively, are favourite days for first or final professions. The southern hemisphere often chooses January 31st, that being the summer period for them, but elsewhere, it is often the August dates that are chosen
Thus was the case for three clerical candidates, brother Pedro Sachitula, Angolan, missionary to Papua New Guinea, and currently studying in Jersulaem (Ratisbonne), brother John G. Vudar Rooney from FIS, also at Ratisbonne, and brother Rosmon C. Valeciano (FIN).
The three made their Perpetual Profession as Salesians into the hands of Fr Andrew Wong, EAO Regional and representing the Rector Major, in the Seminaryo ng Don Bosco chapel at Paranaque, Philippines. The event took place on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15.
Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil (Archbishop emeritus, Guwahati) presided at the Mass, while the homilist was Fr Andy Wong. He encouraged the three making their final profession to keep their 'yes' as did Mary to the appeal from God relayed by the Angel Gabriel.
Provincials and Delegatyes from ITM (Timeor Leste and Indonesia), MYM, FIS and FIN were in attendance. The Seminaryo's Curatorium involves these people and the Curatorium is meeting over these days.
Manila weather, as the world knows at the moment, has been unkind and for many, disastrous. Nevertheless, where possible family and friends travelled to witness the event. The combination of the Universal and particular Salesian celebrations in these days ensured a true family event.
"Lord to whom shall we go...?": Final Professions in the Region
Thus was the case for three clerical candidates, brother Pedro Sachitula, Angolan, missionary to Papua New Guinea, and currently studying in Jersulaem (Ratisbonne), brother John G. Vudar Rooney from FIS, also at Ratisbonne, and brother Rosmon C. Valeciano (FIN).
The three made their Perpetual Profession as Salesians into the hands of Fr Andrew Wong, EAO Regional and representing the Rector Major, in the Seminaryo ng Don Bosco chapel at Paranaque, Philippines. The event took place on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15.
Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil (Archbishop emeritus, Guwahati) presided at the Mass, while the homilist was Fr Andy Wong. He encouraged the three making their final profession to keep their 'yes' as did Mary to the appeal from God relayed by the Angel Gabriel.
Provincials and Delegatyes from ITM (Timeor Leste and Indonesia), MYM, FIS and FIN were in attendance. The Seminaryo's Curatorium involves these people and the Curatorium is meeting over these days.
Manila weather, as the world knows at the moment, has been unkind and for many, disastrous. Nevertheless, where possible family and friends travelled to witness the event. The combination of the Universal and particular Salesian celebrations in these days ensured a true family event.
