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August 2012
Dear Fathers, Sisters and Members of the Salesian
family,
Warm greetings to all of you!
Allow me to congratulate you, the Salesians, and
members of the Salesian family for the cooperation and
openness you shared during the yearly Retreat, the Delegation Day and the
Salesian Family Day.
The National Elections in Papua New Guinea has just ended. I believe that at this
time all of us are quite busy as we have commenced the new school term. The Lord
has blessed us abundantly and has given us another term to be a living witness to
our young people who are our life’s mission.
During these past months I had the chance to witness two solemn events, the
Ordination of two of our young salesian confreres to the Ministry of Priesthood. The
Lord of the harvests has called and confirmed outstanding young men to serve in
His vineyard.
In our life’s journey we could not also by-pass and ignore the sad events that make
us reflect and pray. Just few days ago I received the sad news of the motor boat that
capsized along the islands of the Diocese of Gizo. Among the ten passengers six
were able to survive but four others were not lucky. Among the victims are two
children and two young men. One of whom was a Filipino volunteer working as
teacher at Nila. Yes the Lord has given and He has also taken it back. We are one in
praying for the eternal repose of those who died, and our condolence goes out to
their families as well. It is a reflection of life and death. It is a reminder that death is
imminent and therefore we should not take for granted this life that God has given to
us.
TAVUR
Newsletter of the
PNG-SI
Delegation
As we look forward for the 200 years anniversary of the birth of our father and
teacher St. John Bosco in 2015, let us continue to look at him and study his life.
May we imitate in a simple manner the values he stood for and lived out and may
we prepare our young people to embrace the fullness of life.
Wishing you all an enjoyable Feast of the Birth of Don Bosco and a very Happy
Feast of the Assumption.
May God bless you and protect you always.
Fr. Raffy Galve sdb, PNG-SI Delegate
“Let us make the young 15th August, 2012
our life’s mission by
coming to know and
imitate Don Bosco”
2012 Strenna of the Rector Major,
Fr Pascual Chávez sdb
Delegation House – Araimiri –
Savio House – DBTI, Boroko –
Gabutu – Kumgi – Vunabosco –
Henderson – Tetere
Salesian Missionary Intentions 2012
Salesians working in the Islamic Context,
especially in Indonesia:
that the Salesians may discern the possibilities
of the mission of witness
Salesian Missionary Vocation,
the 13th Missionary Expedition:
that the example of missionaries may inspire and foster
a renewed missionary impulse
INSIDE:
Delega&on  Day  &  Salesian  Family  Day  -­‐  2  
Happy  Events  for  the  Michaelites  -­‐  3
London  2012,  God  calling    -­‐  4
 DB  Gabutu  Chronicle  -­‐  5
Fes&val  of  Pacific  Arts  -­‐  6
Right  Rela&onships  -­‐  7
A  New  Tractor  for  Kumgi  -­‐  8
Martyr  for  Marriage  -­‐  9
Sunday  School  Training  Programme  -­‐  10
Henderson  Days  -­‐  YEP  Programme  -­‐  11
Once  a  Priest,  Forever  a  Priest  -­‐  12
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PNG-SI
- Fr. Angel Sanchez sdb
Delegation Day 30th June, 2012
Photographs:
Eucharistic Celebration, travel to the Beach Resort,
enjoying a game of chess and a delicious meal
PORT MORESBY: - Delegation Day: In the morning, the Delegate, Fr. Rafael Galve, presided at the Eucharist. Other priests
concelebrated. Br. Jess Garcia, the only perpetually professed brother in the Delegation read the First Reading. The aspirants led the
music and the singing. At mid-morning, the confreres headed to a Beach Resort where they spent time together telling stories, playing
UNO, MA JONG and CHESS and just enjoying each other's company. Only two were daring enough to swim! In the evening, there was
Solemn Vespers, then the veneration of Don Bosco's relic followed by the Rosary. A sumptuous supper was served at the Emmaus
Conference Center.
1st July, 2012
Salesian
Family
Day
Salesian Family Day: At 8 a.m. members of the Salesian
Family gathered at the Emmaus Center for a Salesianity
Talk by Fr. Bonetti. At 10:30 a.m. Fr. Eduardo Revilla, the
Golden Jubilarian (50th of Priestly Ordination), presided at
the Mass at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians. The Past
Pupils of DBTS Gabutu led the music and singing. Some
Bosconians of DBTI Boroko also performed some
"singsing" during the Mass. Other members of the Salesian
Family who were present: FMA, Caritas Sisters of Jesus,
ADMA, ASC and other lay collaborators. After the Mass,
everyone had fraternal "kaikai" at the Emmaus Conference
Center. This was followed by a simple program colored with
songs and dances presented by the different groups. Fr.
Albert Lenon, a Silver Jubilarian (25th of religious
profession) delivered a simple message to close the
program. This year, 4 confreres in the Delegation are
celebrating their Jubilees: Fr. Eduardo Revilla (50th of
Priestly Ordination), Fr. Albert Lenon, Fr. Sonny Fajardo
and Fr. Robinson Parapilly (25th of Religious Profession).
Photographs:
Salesian Family members enjoying the day in the
company of each other
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Happy Events
for  the  
MICHAELITES
- Z. Ziggy Kruczek CSMA
IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
At the end of June 2012 the members of the Michaelite
Congregation in Papua New Guinea celebrated final
profession of their seminarian, Kenneth Londe Kaimalan,
who later on was ordained deacon with his diocesan
classmate, Ernest Laikel.
The ceremony of the final profession took place at Lote St.
Therese Parish. Fr. Thomas Tomy HGN, missionary from India,
organised everything together with his parishioners. A few
minutes before 10:00 o’clock the group of the faithful led
seminarian Kaimalan to the entrance of the church where he
was welcomed there and then in procession went inside the
nicely decorated church. On both sides of the altar the banners
were hung with words of Blessed Bronislaus B. Markiewicz (the
Founder of Men’s and Women’s Michaelite Congregations).
After the introductory rites of the Eucharist and readings and a
short dialogue in the form of questions between the main
celebrant and the formators, Fr. Z. Ziggy Kruczek who was
representing Superior General of the Congregation at this,
delivered the sermon. He shared with participants about the
Michaelite communities, their founder, spirituality and accuracy
of Markiewicz’s endeavours and battles for the better live
conditions of the youth and poor. He also mentioned seminarian
Kaimalan’s efforts with regard to his religious vocation.
Then the main celebrant directed a few questions towards the
supplicant and asked all present in the church to pray over him.
When these liturgical gestures were over, seminarian Kaimalan
recited the formula of vows holding in his hand the burning
candle. Then he signed the document.
When the ceremony in the church was finished the parishioners
hosted invited guests for nicely and traditionally prepared meal.
This was like prolonged celebration performed outside the
church. It was a grand agape.
Six days after that seminarian Kaimalan was ordained deacon.
Actually there were four candidates of the Major Seminary of St.
Charles Borromeo in Vanimo ready for deaconate. But two of
them from Alotau Diocese were told by their bishop that they will
be ordained at their home diocese. Another two seminarians,
Ernest Laikel from Vanimo Diocese and Kenneth Londe
Kaimalan CSMA were ordained on June 30th.
The family
members and
related wantoks
of deacon Laikel
appeared in
number as they
did not need to
make the tough
effort to come by
sea from nearby
Leitre and reach
Dasi. Deacon
Kaimalan is originally from Enga and the only one who arrived and
witnessed his ordination was Fr. Ziggy, the writer, a member of the
Congregation of St. Michael the Archangel.
After the Eucharist was over many photos were taken and those
who were thirsty could have soft drink with buiscuits. As the
weather was very fine nobody was in a hurry to go home and this
made that the joyful gathering of the day prolonged.
After completing the program at the seminary in November this
year, the newly ordained deacons will commence their pastoral
experience and hopefully within a period of one year will be
ordained priests. Deacon Laikel, as incardinated to Vanimo
Diocese will be assigned for his service at Sandaun Province.
Deacon Kaimalan, is a member of religious community of the
Michaelites who are working in Western Highlands and Enga
Provinces, so most probably he will do his pastoral exercises in the
Highlands. Both newly ordained clerics have the potential to be
good servants in the Lord’s vineyard. Everybody wishes that they
will always be convinced about their vocation to the same degree
as they were certain at the moment when questioned, gave the
answer: Yes, we are ready!
For Michaelite missionaries in Papua New Guinea this event is a
great joy because deacon Kaimalan is the third Melanesian man to
become a member of the Congregation with final vows. The first
one is Brother Thomas Lasen from Enga and the second Fr. Peter
Kaupa from Simbu. Right now both serve in Mount Hagen
Archdiocese. Brother Lasen in the field with youth and in Radio
Trinity FM, and Fr. Kaupa as an assistant priest in Kuli parish.
The ceremony of ordination took place at Dasi Jubilee church
(sub-parish of the Vanimo Cathedral). Many faithful including a
number of youth and children, religious sisters of various
communities, seminarians and eighteen concelebrating priests
with the Bishop filled the church for this liturgical occasion and
prayed with dignity. And the one who created this prayerful
atmosphere was the Bishop himself who celebrated all the rites
slowly and sincerely. The responsibility for the liturgical details
was taken by the alumni of the Major Seminary.
After short rituals of vesting of three seminarians and conferral
of acolyte ministries to another five, the candidates were called
by name. The official scrutiny made by the Bishop, dialogue with
the candidates, an instruction after the Gospel was read,
singing of the Litany to All Saints, promises publically made,
imposing hands by the Bishop’s over the heads of ordained,
and commission given to them by the Church to pronounce the
Word of God – it was moving experience for everybody present.
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It’s God callingSource: Catholic News Agency
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes
participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are considered to be the world's foremost sports competition
and more than 200 nations participate. The Games are currently held biennially, with Summer and Winter Olympic Games
alternating, meaning they each occur every four years. The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, from the
8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in
1894. The IOC has since become the governing body of the Olympic Movement, with the Olympic Charter defining its
structure and authority. The Olympics Games have often been a time of change, strong commitments and lifelong changes.
Here is a story that will inspire:
As he prepares for seminary life straight after the Olympics, a
member of the Spanish squad describes his path to priesthood.
Spain, August 6, 2012
Carlos Ballve – known as “Litus” to his friends – plays defense on
the Spanish field hockey team that is competing in the London
2012 Olympic Games. But as soon as the competition ends, he
will head to a Belgium seminary to begin the process of
becoming priest. According to the Spanish daily El Pais, even
though he always considered himself a believer, it was only in
2005 that he became aware of the importance of God in his life.
In the summer of that year, everything began to change while
he competed at the under-21 World Championships.
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“We began the competition terribly. It was so bad that one
Sunday I went to Mass and made a deal with God: I told him
that if he fixed that Championship, I would go to Medjugore
(where the alleged Marian apparitions are still being studied
by the Vatican) with my father. We made history. Never before
had a U-21 team won a medal, and we came in third,” he said. Ballve kept his promise
and visited Medjugore. However, he said his life still did not change, as he continued “to go to parties with girls,
spend money left and right, and had little or no intention of praying.”
But “something inside of me said, ‘Litus, you are free and you can do what you want, but right now you are not happy.’”
Although he was at the top of his game, he decided to quit again and go in search for God. “I told him, ‘I don’t know what’s
wrong. Strange things are happening. I want to come clean with you, so here I am, do what you want.’”
His life began to change, and he only asked the Lord to let him fulfill his dream of playing in the Olympics. Ballve called his
time at the games thus far “an incredible and precious experience.” He said he hopes “not only to win, but to grow in my
living of the faith, sharing this with people from so many parts of the world,” the newspaper reported.
Story: Spanish Olympic athlete to enter seminary after London games
RIP
Boat Tragedy
- australasia
4 loose their lives, 6 survive
Ryan Turallo, 30 years of age, a teacher and 2 young children lost their lives as their
boat took on water in rough weather. They were on their journey to Nila, Shortland
Islands. They left Gizo in the morning of 29th July, 2012. The mishap occurred at
3pm in the afternoon. Local and Australian rescue personnel did their best to search
for the missing persons after they were alerted. Rough weather hampered their
efforts. Their ordeal came to an end on Monday evening. 6 survived the tragedy.
Ryan was the Student Affairs Coordinator at St John Bosco Senior Technical School
on Nila, in the Shortland Islands. His body was washed ashore at Aleang village in
the Shortland group on 31st July at 7am. He has been described as ‘a lover of
youth, life, with dreams and plans for himself, his beloved ones and the youth
entrusted to him’. His mortal remains are buried at Nila.
With Gratitude
Fr. Edmund Siguenza, grateful to God for enabling him survive, shared his death to life
experience as he celebrated a mass of thanksgiving at Don Bosco Technical Institute,
Henderson. “The Lord gave me the courage to endure, being out at sea in very rough weather
and surviving without food and water for three days. I thank God for enabling me survive, that I
Fr. Edmund Siguenza pictured
may see my parents, my family and you my friends”, he said.
together with Babes Saavedra and Ana Delmo
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DB GABUTU DISPOJDMF
– Fr. Dominic Kachira sdb
The Sad news of the passing away of two students during the term break (13-29
July) shocked the school community. The funeral services were conducted in the
school chapel: Jonathan Kukui of Grade XI and Dominic Okuau of Grade XII were
celebrated in the school chapel on Wednesday 25th and Friday 27th July
respectively. The sorrow was doubled due to the tragic circumstances of their death.
May they rest with the Lord! Dominic Okuau was the class captain of XII De Sales.
No wonder large numbers attended in spite of being on holiday.
The Vocation Camp was attended by the 15 members of the Vocation Group on 23rd
and 24th June at the Shrine premises of East Boroko. The session with the aspirants
was much appreciated. Sr. Valsa animated the group about the FMAs in the
Salesian family, while Mr. Thomas Raivet and his wife Helen, shared about the
Salesian Cooperators. On Sunday, we had an hour long session each with the
Dominicans and the Marists at their respective colleges in Bomana.
Port Moresby went to polls on 26th June and the ballot boxes of the Moresby South
Constituency were brought to DBTS. The counting took place in the gymnasium and
went on till 23rd July when Hon. Justin Tkathenko was declared MP. It is interesting
to note that the counting went on day and night with separate groups on the roaster.
Occasionally counting had to be stopped due to objections from observers. It was
an experience to have the school under the supervision of the police and military and
groups of supporters of candidates pitching their tents along the school wall and
nearby locations. There was a competition organized by TE (PNG) Ltd.
Inviting original lyric and music as a theme song in preparation for elections. Our
boys won this prize topping other city schools, winning musical equipment worth
K5000.00.
Staff outing to Papa Layalaya on Wednesday 18th July, a new beach resort after the
new LNG township, an hour’s drive from the school. All the staff: teaching and
ancillary had a relaxed day after all the hard work of the 2nd term.
Our debaters were runners up at the IBS School debate. It is no small achievement
to be the second of 16 top schools of Port Moresby. Congrats!
(L to R) Engelberth Beaga, Emmanuel Fae, Mrs. Charmaine Kombeo, John Hauru,
Remanii Naime.
(L to R) Engelberth Beaga, Emmanuel Fae,
Mrs. Charmaine Kombeo, John Hauru,
Remanii Naime.
The ITC second year students are on their job training in the different industries.
Imagine an addition of over 150 enthusiastic Bosconians joining the workforce!
Renewing Faith in Our Founder
Don Bosco Day by Day, by W. C. Cornell sdb
Don Bosco is one of the most complete and absolute men the world has ever
known. - Joergensen
Don Bosco is typical of a great founder: he is both an idealist and a realist; he dares
everything, but is prudent; he seeks nothing for himself; he is not an agitator and
still less a fabricator of a jumble of enterprises; he is the builder of solid realities. -
Daniel Rops
As we commemorate his birth, on 16th August, we must renew our faith in the mission of
our Founder, moved not by sentimentality, but by the deep conviction that it was the Holy
Spirit who inspired him to rekindle in the Church a new concern for the world of youth.
($An awareness of our belonging to the Salesian family should fill us with joy. We share in
Don Bsoco’s charism and walk along the new path he has opened in the Church. Anyone
can have dreams but what cost are we prepared to see our dreams come true?
Don Bosco’s task was never easy, but he never succumbed to any form of doubts. he
trusted in God and Mary - he was sure they would see him through. They did.
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SOLOMON ISLANDS
Graciosa bay, Santa Crus, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands
The Festival of Pacific Arts, or Pacific Arts Festival, is a traveling festival hosted every
four years by a different country in Oceania. It was conceived by the Secretariat of the
Pacific Community as a means to share and exchange culture at each festival. The major
theme of the festival is traditional song and dance. The Pacific Cultural Council selects the
host country and recognizes that each participating country desires the opportunity to
showcase its unique indigenous culture by hosting the festival. Host selection is based on
principles of equity and preference is given to countries which have not yet hosted. Entry
to all artistic events is free to the public thereby maximizing cultural outreach and inclusion.
By its vastness, the Pacific Ocean inhibits social and cultural interchange between
the inhabitants of its mostly island countries. The festival, not a competition but a
cultural exchange, reunites people and reinforces regional identity and mutual
appreciation of Pacific-wide culture. Participating countries select artist-delegates
to represent the nation at this crossroads of cultures, considered a great honor.
The 11th Festival of Pacific Arts, Solomon Islands from 1 to 14 July 2012.
The 2012 festival is a unique opportunity for Solomon Islands to showcase its
cultural diversity to the Pacific region and the world. It was indeed a time of
unification and celebration for Solomon Islands, creating much-needed
opportunities in the field of arts and culture, and contributing to social and economic
progres. It was the largest regional event ever hosted in Solomon Islands, with about
2,500 performers, artists and cultural practitioners from 27 countries and territories in the
Pacific region, plus thousands of visitors who were part of the festival.
Festival Theme - "CULTURE IN HARMONY WITH NATURE"
The theme highlights two important terms - Culture & Nature. These two are the
cornerstones to our very own existence. The attachment of our people to our environment
has certainly brought about a harmonious coexistence for hundreds of years, until
the first boats landed on our shores.
The Pacific Island
Countries and Territories at
The 2012 programme included a wide range of traditional and contemporary the festival were: American
visual and performing arts – music, dance, oratory and story telling, theatre and Samoa, Australia, Cook
film, handicrafts, literature, tattooing, fire walking, culinary arts, navigation and Islands, Easter Island,
canoeing, fashion, photography and healing. Don Bosco Technical
Federated States of
Institute, Henderson was honoured and privileged to play an important
role in the celebrations. The staff and students were part of the
colourful Opening Ceremony. The Media and drama club under the
Micronesia, Fiji Islands,
French Polynesia, Guam
(2016 Host), Hawaii,
Kiribati, Marshall Islands,
direction of Penny Chilton scripted and staged Stori taem, a 40 minute Nauru, New Caledonia, New
drama depicting the life and activity of youngsters in the Solomon
Zealand, Niue, Norfolk
Islands. The 25 students depicted confidence and amazing talent as Island, Northern Mariana
they performed at the National Auditorium on 6th July, 2012. The
Islands, Palau, Papua New
institute was requested to host over 200 participants of the local
delegation. The atmosphere was filled with joy and happiness, warmth
and friendship. It was truly a time to remember. Solomon Islands we
are proud of you !
Guinea, Pitcairn Islands,
Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu,
Vanuatu and Wallis and
Futuna.
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Pastoral  Approaches  
to strengthening  
Right  Rela*onships
14 priests and religious men and women attended the week long
Workshop entitled ‘Pastoral Approaches to Strengthening Right
Relationships and Integrity in Ministry’ at the Dominican Friary,
Henderson, Solomon Islands. The workshop commenced on the
30th July and concluded on the 3rd August 2012. Dr Elizabeth
Reid, Br Paul O’Keeffe and Sr. Ailsa Mackinnon rsm were the
animators and facilitators of the workshop.
The workshop opened with the Eucharistic celebration, celebrated
by Archbishop Adrain Smith sm, Archbishop of Honiara. He
encouraged the participants to embark on a journey essential for
ministry. He had words of encouragement to the participants and
invited the priests and religious to share their thoughts and feelings
throughout the sessions and the discussions.
The workshop, put together for bishops, congregational leaders
and Rectors of Formation to provide an avenue to discuss issues
relating to pastoral approaches to strengthening right relationships.
It was to assist the participants in their responsibility as they guide,
mentor, minister and admonish those who have a vocation and to
enable them grow as human beings while honouring the virtue of
chastity. “The ultimate objective being to ensure that there is joy,
fulfillment, serenity and integrity in ones vocation”, stressed
Elizabeth Reid, coordinator of the workshop, who together with
other facilitators has conducted workshops in Papua New Guinea.
Workshop objectives - To assist the participants:
To better understand how, in the words of Christus Dominum,
participants might guide, mentor and minister their priests,
religious and seminarians towards finding joy and exercising
integrity in their religious life
To strengthen the skills needed to guide, mentor, minister to
and admonish those under their care, in situations of right
relationships and integrity in ministry and also in their spiritual
growth and human development, and
To strengthen understanding of how to work with the CBC
PNG & SI guidelines on Right Relationships in Ministry and to
support each other in this work.
Skills strengthened include:
Giving constructive feedback - Introspection and self-
knowledge - Listening actively - Hearing the truth being
spoken - Asking questions to stimulate thinking - Conversing
on difficult issues - Developing empathy - Handling difficult
issues
Dwelling and reflecting on their own personal experience the
participants were guided to reflect and strengthen ways of relating
to priests, religious and those in formation.
“I found the workshop very beneficial for me and my work. The
animators were pleasant, friendly and highly knowledgeable about
the issues of Right Relationships in this part of the world. Above
all, I value the skills they were able to draw out from us I order to
help us in relating and dealing with people under our care. During
a very full week, we as a group, put together and practiced the
different ways of being a leader in our community. The multiple
Participants and animators at the programme
practice sessions were interesting, enjoyable and at times
draining, but through it all we learnt from one another and
strengthened each other to face typical problems and deal with
issues that may arise in our work as leaders,” commented Fr.
David Galvin sm, Superior, Marist Fathers and Brothers.
The workshop had time set aside for reflective prayer and sharing
that gave space for the participants to share their inner feelings
and thoughts. Case studies and challenging situations were
explored from which valuable lessons were learnt. Guiding
principles were presented and policies discussed. At the end of
each day, a relevant movie of human interaction and positive
thinking was screened at the Don Bosco, Henderson.
“I was a reluctant beginner on the first day. However, I quickly
saw this was a great and important workshop for the Church in
Solomon Islands. There are difficult issues involved and we were
given some key skills to address
these. The general thrust was
positive and preventive. It was an
excellent and crucial workshop”,
said Fr. Greg Walsh, Superior and
lecturer at the Seminary.
“The workshop has taught me to
be more compassionate and care
for the person in need. It has
been wonderful to attend this
Participants in discussion
workshop as I can now assist and help the members of my
congregation”, said Sr Anna Ngosana dmi, Superior of the
Daughters of Mary Immaculate.
“The workshop was good and I do hope it will be given to all
bishops, priests, religious, seminarians as well as the laity. It will
be good if we can teach it as a subject at the Seminary and in
Religious houses” said Fr. Japhet Manebusa, professor at the
Holy Name of Mary Seminary.
Sentiments of gratitude and thanks were expressed by the
participants as they bid farewell to the animators. “The word
‘Thank you’ cannot suffice how grateful we are for this week of
experience. Thank you for accompanying us to discover deep
within us the grace of joy, peace and serenity for us to be
effective in our mission”, said a smiling Sr. Cora Torollo ma,
formator and teaching at the Seminary. Fr. Henry Paroi op, was
thanked for the coordination and the wonderful arrangements
right through the programme. The participants are grateful to
CARITAS Australia for the support received and then now return
back to their communities eager to put the policies and principles
into practice.
Brief biographies of the Animators:
Dr. Elizabeth Reid
Dr. Elizabeth Reid has worked extensively with the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNG and the Solomon Islands.
She has facilitated a number of seminars on social justice and development themes for the bishops of PNG and
SI, as well as for CEPAC. She has facilitated workshops for priests and religious of many of the dioceses of PNG
on the HIV Pastoral Ministry. From these workshops the need to strengthen pastoral approaches to right
relationships emerged as a critical issue. Elizabeth trained in philosophy, ethics and philosophical theology and
works as a development worker. She is an adviser on Social Justice and Social Development to Caritas Australia.
Br. Paul O’Keeffe fsp
Brother Paul O'Keeffe fsp is currently Deputy Congregation Leader of the Patrician Brothers and a member of his Province Leadership Team. Paul's
background is in Education and Formation and prior to returning from Papua New Guinea in December 2010 was Novice Master in Aitape, Sandaun. He
has also been Provincial and dealt with Professional Standards issues within his Congregation and in an educative role as a Formator.
Sister Ailsa Mackinnon rsm
Sr. Ailsa Mackinnon is the Executive Director of Mercy Works Australia. She is also the Vicar for Religious in the Diocese of Parramatta. Her experience
in the area of Professional Standards has been to deal sensitively with matters within her Congregation as they have arisen and to give advice to others
who may have experienced difficulties. She was previously the Leader of the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta.
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KUMGI
A new
Tractor  
for Don Bosco Kumgi
– Fr. Robinson Parappilly
It was a cherished dream of Fr. Angelo when
the Salesian community sold all old tractors
and waited for long six years for the arrival of
new tractor. With the prayers and good will of
the Sisters of Charity of St. Anne that dream
was fulfilled on 4th June 2012. The new
Holland 80HP 4wheel drive tractor is a
contribution to the school by sisters who are
collaborators in our mission. Sr. Leena John
who is the principal of the school together The entire community pose for a photogrpah with
with Superior Sr. Mary Joseph wrote this
the new tractor. The tractor being unloaded
project and submitted to the JUAN BONAL
FOUNDATION, which is a collaborative funding agency for the congregation of St. Anne in
Spain. This foundation submitted our request to the MANUS UNIDAS and through their
kind generosity we have this new tractor. This tractor will be daily used by us for
maintenance of the school grounds, agricultural purposes and transporting building
materials.
The Salesians have contributed another equal amount of fund to purchase
agricultural tools like 3 disc ploughs, Rotary Hoe and a heavy duty slasher. We
hope all these cultivating tools and the tractor will help us to improve our
agricultural training which is one of the curriculums in the national educational
programs.
The school community and the Salesians are
grateful to the sisters of Charity of St. Anne,
Juan Bonal Foundation and Manus Unidas
for their contribution to the school. In the
previous years sisters have helped the
school through these agencies in getting a
generator and water tank projects. May the
good Lord bless their generosity.
Spiritual  Moderator  
welcomed
– Fr. Roger Miranda sdb
Fr. Stephen Yu from the Salesian Korean Province arrived in
Vunabosco last 20th July 2012. He was welcomed from the airport by
his Rector, Fr. Roger Miranda together with some Bosconians. He was
just ordained as a priest in Korea last April. He spent his theological
studies in the Don Bosco Center of Studies in Paranaque, Philippines.
It’s not the first time that he comes here in Vunabosco, because after
his second year as theology student, he spent his summer apostolate
in this same place together with Br. Isidore Maramun. His short stay at
that time left a positive impression on his part. He is very happy to be back to resume his post as the spiritual moderator
of the school. According to him, he is very happy to be part of the Salesian community serving the young people of the
New Guinea Islands region. We wish Fr. Stephen or Fr. Jihun (his Korean name) the best in his missionary journey here
in Papua New Guinea.
PNG-SI
Social
Communications
Commission
Please send your articles and photos to:
Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb -
Mayette Carvajal -
Fr. Edwin Genovia sdb -
ambrose@donbosco.org.sb
mayettebcarvajal@hotmail.com
edge_png@yahoo.com
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VUNABOSCO
- Courtesy: Catholic Fire
Marriage Martyr for
"I am here because of those who broke their marriage vows and because of those who do not
want the growth of God's kingdom". ~ St. Peter ToRot, referring to his imprisonment, from From L'Osservatore
Romano, 25 January 1995
Peter was born in Rakunai, New Britain, an island off the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea, in 1912.
His parents were Angelo To Puia, a village chief, and Maria la Tumul, adult converts who were part of this
region's first Catholics.
A pious young man, Peter had an intense prayer life and received Communion daily. At the age of 18, he
became a a lay catechist and ministered to the people of his own village. He frequently quoted the Bible and
carried it everywhere with him. In 1936, at the age of 24, he married Paula la Varpit, who was also Catholic. The couple had three
children: Andrea, who died after the war; a little girl, Rufina La Mama, who is still alive; and the third child (name unknown), who was
born soon after Peter's death in 1945 and died a short time later.
In 1942, the Japanese invaded the island and arrested all the missionaries and their staff, housing them in concentration camps. Peter
continued to lead the village as best as he could, caring for the sick, Baptizing and teaching the faithful, helping the poor. He assisted
other catechists who were confused by the changes brought about by the Japanese.
When the war began to go against them, the Japanese began to repress the locals, banning all forms of worship. They had imagined
that the people were praying for the defeat of the Japanese. They tried to get the people to return to their pre-Christian ways, legalizing
polygamy. Any resistance to the law was a punishable offense. Peter openly opposed the regulations, and was arrested in 1945 for
conducting religious gatherings. Imprisoned in a cave, he was so well known, supported and beloved by those who knew him that he
was a source of strength to his people, and of annoyance to his captors. On July 7, 1945, Peter was murdered by his captors and died
as a martyr for the faith.
Pope John Paul ll beatified Peter in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on January 17, 1995 declaring the heroic virtue of the devout
catechist.
Centennial celebrations of
- Ms Bellie M. Gutierrez & Remegio Harold A. Argante
Blessed Peter To Rot
a Special Affair at Vunabosco
The Archbishop of Rabaul, Archbishop Francesco Panfilo, SDB had prepared a year-long
celebration in Kokopo, that commenced in July 2011 to July 2012. The relics of Blessed Peter
Torot visited various chapels and churches for the whole year. It stayed overnight in Vunabosco where a mass was offered and the
following day after the mass we had joined the procession that brought the relics to its next destination - Palnakaur.
The Holy Father appointed Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kium, sdb, bishop emeritus of Hongkong, China, as his special envoy to
celebrations marking the centenary of the birth of Blessed Peter To Rot. On 6 July, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-Kiun arrived, together with
His Grace Archbishop Santo Gangemi, Papal Nuncio to PNG and Solomon Island and his secretary, Fr. Emmanuel Fadeyi. On 7 July,
Cardinal Joseph held the special mass in commemorating the centenary of the birth of Blessed Peter To Rot at Rakunai. He mentioned
in his homily that the examples shown by Peter To Rot is worth-emulating; that the people of East New Britain are lucky to have a
Blessed right in their midst; that he is a catechist who continually guides them in their prayers and aspirations; that his teaching is
timeless and should be adhered to by Papua New Guineans regardless of their religious denominations. The following day, 8 July,
Vunapope Cathedral was filled with thousands of people during the Sunday mass. The parishioners of Vunapope and even those non-
regular church-goers made it a point to attend the once in a lifetime liturgy celebrated by no other than the Cardinal himself.
At the request of Fr. Valeriano Barbero, sdb, Administrator of the Archdiocese of Rabaul 3 special
meals were organized for the visit. The Salesian Co-operators welcomed the delegation. The
food, which included a roasted pig was enough to feed over a hundred. The Salesian Cardinal, a
jolly man was delighted as we posed for a group photo. On 7th of July the centennial celebrations
of Blessed Peter Torot, were held at Rakunai, where a Basilica is built. The dinner was hosted by
Ling’s Freezer with the Chinese community. The cardinal was pleased to meet with the Chinese
community in Kokopo as he himself is a chinese. On the 8th July mass was
celebrated at Vunapope at 8:00am. A warm welcome and entertainment
was organized by Fr. Clifford and the boys. The farewell dinner was hosted
by Mr. & Mrs. Sandra Lau of Tropicana Ltd who opened the celebration for
all the priests and sisters in town. It was indeed a grand celebration for all.
Photographs: At the Eucharistic celebration, With the Salesian Cooperators, at the meal and with the Salesians and students at Vunabosco
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TETERE
Sunday School Training program
Twenty participants from different Catholic Communities of Christ the King Tetere
Parish, Tetere, North East Guadalcanal, attended a Sunday School Training
Program. It commenced on 16th and concluded on 20th July, 2012.
During the closing mass on Friday Fr. Michael Haruyama sdb, Parish Priest of
Christ the King, Tetere thanked Mr. Francis Bosa and Martin Besiki, Sunday School
Coordinators of the Archdiocese of Honiara for their efforts to prepare, present and
coordinate the program. ‘’May every participant to be a good model for the their
Sunday school children, no smoking, chewing betel nut and each one of you must
be neat in your dress,’’ encouraged Fr. Michael. At the end of the program every
participant received a certificate in appreciation of their witness to their attendance
during the week.
During the week-long program, the participants learnt the importance of the
Sunday School programme, dwelt on a format of a lesson plan and did practical
demonstrations on how to present the Sunday school lesson book. Different
practical activities were listed. A new parish executive Sunday School board was
elected. The members are James Peresini, Chairman, Peter Number, Assistant
Chairman, John Selo, Secretary and Caroline Salo, Treasurer.
- Desmond Rave
Fr. Michael Laap sdb celebrating the Eucharist
Sunday School teachers with their certificates
New Bamboo Band
Br. Jess Garcia, sdb, Delegation
Economer was happy to witness the
opening of our new bamboo panpipe
band, bringing to the school a vibrant
variety. “Playing together has taught us
unity and keeps alive our traditional
forms of music. It reminds us what Don
Bosco used to say: a community without music is like a body without a soul”, said Fr.
Michael. The panpipes are led by panpipe leader Kingsly Morei.
ARAIMIRI
*BNOPSuperman
Fr. Peter Ryan Vergouw sdb, celebrated his first thanksgiving mass in Araimiri on
20th July, 2012. It was a simple celebration but a memorable one. Fr. Peter was
assisted by Fr. Edwin Genovia, the Rector of the school.
In his homily, he expressed his gratitude to all for the prayers and support. He
then stressed that priests were given by God supernatural grace… not to make
them supermen and perform signs of wonders and greatness … but to make
them share in His supernatural work of salvation. This supernatural grace does
not make them into perfect men but to perfect their intentions to serve and love
God alone.
HENDERSON
With God all things are possible
Nearly 60 boys spent a very reflective weekend at Don Bosco Technical
Institute, Henderson on 20th and 21st July, 2012 doing their Annual Retreat,
entitled: ‘With God all things are possible.’
The Retreat an annual feature for each class is a welcome extracurricular
activity, attended by both staff and students. “I have heard from my
colleagues that the retreat is a special occasion that touches our hearts
and enables us ‘make positive decisions’ that are for the good of each of
us”, said Moses Parkinson, Junior Electrical student. “The retreat is a time
Retreat participants in discussion
when we surrender our wrongs and look forward to something better,” said
Anthony Maena, Junior Carpentry student. “This programme has
encouraged me to change my bad attitude and build up a relationship close to God,” said Jacob Lihu, Junior Electrical student.
Fr. Srimal Priyanga sdb, Spiritual Moderator, highlighted temptations that draw the youngsters away from their original goal. Reflecting
on them and sharing their past experiences has helped them process their negative experiences and with mutual help and support. He
organized the retreat with the help of the class advisors John Wayne, John Ramo, Bartholomew Anare and Juan Jaypee. Adrian
Sudamai together with the other SRC members animated the singing and the liturgy, while Maria Kavoa and the others cooked the food
for the programme.
At the Eucharistic celebration, Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb, encouraged the students to reflect on their life and take on good resolutions for
their future that will enable them raise the profile of their companions and families. He presented to them the example of Pita To Rot, a
young Melanesian man, martyred for the faith by the Japanese in World War II, was committed to build up his people through the
sacraments, especially the sacrament of the Eucharist and Marriage. He encouraged all to be good examples to others
The film on Mother Teresa, screened after supper, for reflection and inspiration showed clearly that when one does good there will be
many to put a stop to what is being done and hence the need to be constantly in touch with God to deal with all the opposition.
The retreat ended on a very positive note with the youngsters ready to make positive changes in their lives in the terms ahead.
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YEP a Thumbs up !
HENDERSON
Days
 Media  Training  -­  
- Fr. Ambrose Pereira
-­‐  
Boost  to  the  Environment
Students on a puzzle
David Barrow animating
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ....
Presenting a newspaper
“The Media Training has been a boost to each of our careers and a The Media Training Programme:
challenge to us as we strive to be good environmentalists” said The Media Training dwelt on the theory as well as practical
Hemah Aquillah, a bright smile on her face. Throughout the week, components. It touched on the basics of audio, print, visual and
Hemah did her best to share her ideas and knowledge and
the electronic media. The training included preparing audio tracks,
participate fully at every session of the programme.
writing articles, and doing simple layouts, producing posters with
powerful messages and preparing video clips on environmental
46 participants of a total of 51 students, received their certificates issues. The students are very happy as they have been exposed
on completion of the weeklong Media Training, held at Don Bosco to basic media techniques and skills that they never knew before”,
Technical Institute, Henderson. Permanent Secretary, supervising said Eddie Haga. It was enlightening and a very challenging one
Ministry of Environment, Chanel Iroi was delighted to be present for all present. “It has been intensive but very exciting”, said
for the final presentation after which he handed them their colourful Serah K. Devi.
certificates. He congratulated the participants on their
achievement and the tools they now possess to reach the people The session on Visuals by Communications Instructor Penny
and care for the environment. He expressed words of praise and Chilton was much appreciated by the majority of participants. “I
thanks for the services provided at Don Bosco. “We now strive to like the visual and photographs session, as for the first time, I
build up a partnership” for the good of our people”, he said as he realized the different aspects of an image”, said Ezikiel Leshunau.
thanked UNDP the main sponsor for strengthening possibilities of Theresa Dola and Gwen Toki, Catholic Communications personnel
looking after the environment as part of the Climate Change
taught them to write out an audio script and record an
project. The SICHE students are grateful for this UNDP funded advertisement. “I especially liked the script writing and radio
programme. It has indeed been a learning experience for the
recording and writing out a photo story”, said Eddie Haga. “We
SICHE Environmental students. Wendi Beti, Duta Bero Kauhiona, need to touch the heart of the people”, stressed David Barrow,
Elwyn Boi and Trevor Maeda were the other guests.
SOLMAS and ABC personnel. Print layout and photography were
presented by Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb. Jacinta Isaacs, Paulus
The Concept:
Buna, Ron Mondez and Mana Utsunomiya assisted the students
The Youth Environmental Program (YEP) was initiated by MECDM as they put together their video clips. The field visit to Solomon
with SICHE in 2010 and sponsors students in the Certificate in
Star and SIBC on 27th June was much appreciated as the students
Environmental Studies. The idea of implementing the YEP
were able to see for themselves the different tasks of the main
program was established under the Strengthening Environmental stream media. “The field trips were excellent as it gave us the
Management and Reducing the Impact of Climate Change
possibility of viewing what is there in the field”, said Bernard
(SEMRICC) Project.
Fa’aferoa.
Feedback from the awareness activities by YEP volunteers
highlighted the need for media training to capture community
stories and experiences through photos and video clips. Media
training would build the media skills of students thereby preparing
them for future deployments to communities and thus contribute to
national capacity building.
The following themes were touched upon: solid waste
management, logging, composting and gardening, climate change,
pollution, unsustainable land use and sea level rise. Organizing
and Coordinating personnel were delighted with the programme.
“It has been a holistic programme”, said Elwyn Boi, YEP
coordinator.
Left:
Jacinta Isaacs
and Paulus Buna
assist the
students to edit
their videos
Right:
Penny Chilton
opens up new
ways of reading
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INDONESIA
- australasia
EKALI IMAM, TETAP IMAN
ONCE A PRIEST, FOREVER A PRIEST
TIGARAKSA: 18 June 2012 -- On 15
June, Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, Dn. Ryan Peter Ey Vergouw, a
Salesian Missionary from Indonesia
working in Papua New Guinea, received
his presbyteral ordination in the splendid
Parish Church of St. Odilia, a 10 minute
drive by car from our Salesian House of
Don Bosco Tigaraksa, Tangerang (where
Fr. Ryan Peter being ordained there is a pre-novitiate and a technical
training center for young people). The ordaining prelate was Mgr.
Ignatius Suharyo, Archbishop of Jakarta. Five other Deacons from
the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts were also ordained.
There were more than fifty priests who concelebrated, and more
than 1,500 people who participated in the Eucharist, most of whom
came from the families of the ordinandi, friends, Salesian Family
and parishioners. The Deputy of the Minister of Religion in-charge
of Catholic Affairs was also present.
The 3-hour Ordination Ceremony went smoothly. The Archbishop in
his homily, commenting on the Gospel about the Vine and the
Branches (John 15: 1-10), urged the ordinandi to be always united
with the Lord Jesus and grow in His love to bear much spiritual
fruits in their lives. A life like that is sustained by much prayer and
sacrifice. At the end Fr. Ryan Peter, in the name of the other five
new priests, said in his thanksgiving speech, “We six are not a
group of super heroes as in the film “The Avengers,” who with their
own strength could save the world; we are only six ordinary people
who experience their rise and fall in the process of following this
kind of vocation. We are not the best, the brightest, the most gifted;
there were perhaps many more who were better than us. But the
Lord called us and today made clear that he had chosen us…..” He
thanked all the persons who made it possible for them to reach the
day of their ordination: the Lord God who grants everyone his or
her vocation, the Archbishop, their superiors and formators, the
parish priest, the ordination committee, their parents some of
whom had passed away already, their families and all who came
for the occasion. Before the end of the ceremony, the Provincial
Delegate of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, Fr. Rafael
Galve, announced publicly that Fr. Ryan Peter is to be assigned
to Araimiri, PNG, as spiritual moderator of the school and
assistant parish priest. The provincial of the SSCC Congregation
also announced the assignments of the other priests. Two of
them, like Fr. Ryan Peter, will be missionaries in Hawaii and
Chile. A fraternal agape followed after the mass.
Fr. Ryan Peter celebrated his First Thanksgiving Mass in his
beloved Parish of St. Bartholomeus in West Bekasi on 17th June,
2012. Again, many people flocked in the church to witness the
extra-ordinary event. The aspirants, pre-novices and post-novices
formed a grand choir. Fr. Ryan Peter pointed out in his homily
that the family is really the seedbed of vocation. It is like the
“mustard seed” of the gospel of the 11th Sunday of the year;
vocation will grow if the family takes care of it with much love and
prayer. He invited the families of the parish to be generous to the
Lord when he calls their children to priestly and religious life. He
reminded the people to pray for their priests. They can be weak,
but as St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “God’s grace is sufficient
for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” During the
memento for the dead, he prayed for his father who passed away
some years ago.
After the mass to honour their new priest. His mother reminded
the parishioners what Don Bosco said, “When a son leaves his
family to answer God’s call, Jesus himself will take that son’s
place in the family.” Everyone went home satisfied and full of
gratitude to God for another new Salesian priest (the sixteenth
Indonesian Salesian priest).
BIRTHDAY WISHES
AUGUST
17 Fr. MIRANDA, Rogelio (1961)
18 Fr. XALXO Pankaj (1973)
26 Cl. PANO, Gilbert (1980)
31 FR. BARBERO, Valeriano (1938)
SEPTEMBER
10 Cl. NGUYEN DUC, Tien John
(1978)
15 Fr. BAQUERO, Pedro (1970)
programmes ahead
AUGUST:
30th: Curatorium
25th: Principal’s meet
31st: Spiritual Moderators meet
SEPTEMBER:
5th: Missionary Course - Rome
16th: Independance Day - PNG
21st: Term 3
SIX issues of
TAVUR for 2012
February, April, June,
August, October and
December.
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2012
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TAVUR is grateful to our contributors for this issue:
FR. RAFFY GALVE SDB, FR. JULIAN FOX SDB, FR. ANGEL
SANCHEZ SDB, FR. ZIGGY KRUCZEK CSMA, FR. ROBINSON
PARAPPILLY SDB, FR. DOMINIC KACHIRA SDB, FR. ROGER
MIRANDA SDB, FR. AMBROSE PEREIRA SDB, FR. MICHAEL
LAP SDB, PENNY CHILTON, BELLIE GUTIERREZ AND REMIGIO
HAROLD A. ARGANTE.
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Don Bosco Communications, Solomon Islands
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