1212 Church and Government demonstrate support for Salesian education of young in Samoa
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Church and Government demonstrate support for
Salesian education of young in Samoa
APIA: 27 July 2005 -- Don Bosco Technical Centre in
Samoa has a new multipurpose hall, something that has been planned for
many years and especially over the past six years. It was
formally opened recently in the presence of the Prime Minister of
Samoa, Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi, the Salesian Provincial Fr
Ian Murdoch and many members of the Salesian Family, local clergy,
diplomatic personnel, educational authorities and of course staff,
students and their families
In many ways it was a moment to recall and be
thankful for the 25 years of Salesian work and presence in Samoa.
The Prime Minister, both in public address and private conversation,
was full of praise for DBTC, its contribution to educating the young in
Samoa, and its active participation in the life of the broader
community. But he also recognised "the overarching role of the
Salesians in Samoa over the past twenty five years", as explained by
the Provincial to members of the Province in his recent circular.
On the occasion of the Provincial's visit to Samoa,
Archbishop Alapati Mata'eliga confirmed a gift of 3 acres of land near
the Moamoa Theological College, formerly administered by the Salesians,
for the purposes of establishing an initial formation community.
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