austraLasia #3489

FIN Launching of the Bicentennial

SANTA ROSA (FIN): August 17, 2014 - If the launching of the bicentennial celebration of Don Bosco’s birth in the FIN province is an indicator of how colorful the actual celebration of Don Bosco’s 200th birth anniversary is next year, then we expect that it is something that we look forward to.

The launch was a powerful display of how the Salesian Family of FIN Province manifest its devotion to the Father and Teacher of the Young.

An estimate of 1,000 participants from various groups comprising the Salesian Family showed up headed by Fr. Paul Bicomong, SDB, Provincial Superior of FIN and Sr. Sarah Garcia, FMA, Provincial Superior of Phil-PNG. The celebration of the Holy Mass was led by no less than a Salesian Bishop, His Excellency Pat Buzon of the Diocese of Kabankalan.

In his homily, he invited the participants, the Salesians of Don Bosco in particular, to remain humble. "Humility marked the beginning of our congregation and family. Humility will make it grow and prosper in the future."

After the Holy Mass, Fr. Rene de Guzman, SDB of the St. John Paul II Office presented the iter of the Journey with the Families.

Right after, the Salesian Family Concert was held which showcased the talents of the Salesians, FMAs, Cooperators, students, and even past pupil!