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April 2012

Dear Fathers, Sisters and Members of the

Salesian family,

Allow me first of all to wish you a HAPPY EASTER.

May the risen Lord be the source of our strength

and hope. We are in the season of awe, as once

again we not only remember but relive and refresh

the mystery of our faith. Truly Christ has died, and He has risen. He lives in glory.

I had the privilege of attending the last meeting of the superiors of our region in

Jakarta, Indonesia, and the delegates of all the provinces and delegations. I feel

delighted with the solidarity and the enthusiasm of the confreres shown at the

meeting and in their interactions with one another. It was an experience of

brotherhood and service apart from the sharing and exchange of ideas.

The main topic of our sharing was the rethinking of our Salesian Youth Ministry. All

of us reflected and shared on the different kinds of Youth Ministry we are involved in,

questioning whether we are effectively evangelizing in our different settings.

Time and again we need to remind ourselves to know and understand the culture of

the young of today. We cannot excuse ourselves, saying that we are under the

banner of charity, and that we are doing the work of evangelization and everything is

alright in our pastoral responsibilities.

An essential element is the need for accompaniment and guidance. There is the

need to be prepared in this important role and responsibility. If not, we are losing the

ground in our educational endeavor. We therefore need to spend a good amount of

time in reflection and discernment.

TAVUR

Newsletter of the

PNG-SI

Delegation

I would like to invite the Salesians and all the members of the Salesian family to set

aside a time to rethinking our salesian youth ministry. The guidelines are already

prepared and it will be distributed by the Commission. They can also be found on

our website www.sdb.org.

Let this be our response to the gift of love that the Risen Christ bestows to us this

Easter time. This can be our contribution for the coming bicentenary celebration of

the Birth of Don Bosco.

Wishing you once again the JOY of living our faith, knowing and owning the gift of

Christ, the gift of life, the gift of love - his resurrection. VIVA JESU! God bless you all.

Fr. Raffy Galve sdb, PNG- SI Delegate

“Let us make the young 15th April, 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

May the

Radiance of

the Lord be

upon you!

)BQQZ&BTUFS

INSIDE:

Assembly of Religious -‐ 2

DB Gabutu chronicle -‐ 3

Lent -‐ a <me to change -‐ 4

Dead Man Walking -‐ 5

Community Day celebra<ons -‐ 6

I have a mission -‐ 7

The Good Shepherd-‐ 8

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FOR PNG-SI

- australasia

Assembly:

Federation of Religious PNG-SI (FOR-PNGSI)

MADANG -- From March 6-13, the Alexishafen Conference

insights, bring out doubts and challenge the group to re-think

Center in Madang, Papua New Guinea, played host to more than processes and have a more planning mentality.

fifty religious major superiors and delegates of the Federation of

Religious from Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (FOR- The synergy in the group was very much felt throughout the

PNGSI) for their Annual General Assembly. Catholic Religious workshop and in the Federation’s deliberations of burning issues

Australia (CRA) and the Conference of Major Superiors of the during the business meeting. The Social night provided a

Pacific Islands (CMSPI) also sent their respective

welcome respite from the hard work of the past days and

representatives. Fr. Dominic Kachira was the delegate for the everyone with a talent in singing, dancing, drama, telling stories/

SDB while Sr. Alice Fulgencio and Sr. Annie Saligumba

jokes contributed to make the event an unforgettable one. Even

represented the FMA. The presence of Bishop Bill Fey, OFM

the two bishops gamely joined in the fun.

Cap and Bishop Rolando Santos, CM, from the Catholic Bishops

Conference of PNG-SI as bishops’ deputy for Religious

The business meeting was a moment of crucial deliberation and

confirmed the importance of this gathering.

decision-making on some issues and concerns of the Federation

which have been dragging on for the past years. Foremost

The theme of this year’s encounter was Leadership for

among these issues is the future of Xavier Institute, a Center for

Communio. The workshop was facilitated by Br. Aengus

ongoing formation of religious women and men. The federation

Kavanagh, fsp, a Patrician Brother and Sr. Leone Pallisier, osu, voted on the motion to keep the Center open and for the

an Ursuline Sister, both from Sydney. In the four-day workshop congregations to take turns in running and staffing the Center.

they helped the leaders see the importance of leadership from Many other important decisions were reached which will have an

“inside-Out” for the strengthening of communion drawing from impact not only for the Church but for the society as well.

the framework of the Program Seven Habits of Highly Effective

People by Stephen Covey. The contents of the workshop were In the concluding Eucharist, Bishop Rolando Santos pointed out

presented keeping in mind the Melanesian context and the

the importance of going back to the source of our consecrated

facilitators used a process which was both engaging and

life, Jesus, in order that we may be prophetic in our witnessing

dynamic giving a chance for all to share experiences, express and life-giving in the mission.

POVERTY: a personal choice!

The Economers of the

Delegation of PNG-‐SI met

last 9-‐10 April, 2012.

Unfortunately, the two

Economers of Solomon

Islands were unable to

Economertsogatetthheeirr m weitehti n Bgro Jess Gaartcteian,d th. Sei xD Eelceognaotimoner s

Economer met at the new renovated conference hall of the

Emmaus Conference Centre. Bro. Jess gave a report about

the recent meeting they had in Rome with the General

Economer, Bro. Paul Muller. He highlighted articles from the

Constitutions and Regulations that speak to us about

Evangelical Poverty. According to Bro. Jess, Fr. Bregolin

gave an input regarding Religious Discipline – to be made

use of in the Scrutinium Paupertatis. Samples were

presented and this could be done at the Monthly or

quarterly recollections. “If we really want to reTlect on how

we practice the vow, we should take note that poverty is a

personal choice. The example of Christ and Don Bosco is

clear”, he said. Bro. Jess also made mention about the PNG

requirements concerning our administration system like

taxation, labor code, registration and Nasfund.

On the second day Bro Jess showed us the double-‐entry

accounting system MYOB. Fr. Eduardo Revilla then gave an

input regarding masses being celebrated in our

communities. Reports have to be made regarding mass

intentions and the Rector is in charge of following this up.

Problems and difTiculties encountered in the different

settings were shared. “Remember what Don Bosco said,

whatever we have does not belong to us, it belongs to the

poor”, emphasised Br Jess at the end of the meeting.

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DB GABUTU DISPOJDMF

– Fr. Dominic Kachira sdb

Photos:

From (R to L): Rev. Siulangi Kavora (President), Mr.

Mathias Lasia (Vice President), Ms. Jacklyn Garoau

(Secretary), Mr. Paul Sai’I (Treasurer), Ms. Patricia

Kassman (Citizens’s Rep), Mr. Anthony Yauieb (PRO)

Container with school supplies arrives on 17th Feb.

from Manila and the students are proud to empty it.

 The Oratory at Gabutu has new life with the dynamic leadership

of Fr. Casper, two aspirants from Savio Haus, Ms. Donabel and

the servant leaders of Bosco Haus. A variety of activities are

organized with special prizes. Ice blocks made with love by the

Bosco boys and small snacks keep the children enthusiastic.

 The PCTA (Parents Citizens Teachers Association) at their first

meeting on 5th March elected the Executive Board who are

enthusiastic to make the presence of the parents felt in the

school. They mean business and organized the Class Officers

meeting and have undertaken 4 projects for the year, to benefit

the school.

 Thanks to the hard work of Fr. Peter Baquero, a container full of

school supplies arrived from Manila on 17th February, 2012.

 Fr. Peter Baquero aTended the mee<ng of the Provincial Youth

Pastoral Coordinators at Jakarta.

 On 2nd April, 2012, the community of Don Bosco, Gabutu

warmly welcomed Br. Isidore Maramun sdb.

GC 27 will commence on 22nd February, 2014, in Turin, Italy

Theme: Witness of Gospel Radicalism

Fruits of GC 27: Living out our charasmatic identity will make

us more authentic. When identity is lived, it gives rise to

visibility, credibility and vocational fruitfulness.

GC 27 aims to help every confrere and community to live the

apostolic plan of Don Bosco faithfully.

candy and cards

Stories of Don Bosco by Fr. Peter Lappin

Once Don Bosco came across a group of boys gambling at a street corner, they were

so absorbed in their game that they did not notice him approach. He surprised them

by kneeling down beside them. “Can I play?” he asked.

“Who’s the priest?” whispered one boy. “What does he want to play for?” whispered

another.

Don Bosco overheard. “I’m a friend,” he said. “Besides, if I have money, does it

matter who I am?”

He took out some money and began to play. Now and then he threw into the

conversation a question on religion of which he discovered, the youngsters knew

nothing about. Since he was not fool when it came to cards, within a very short time

he had cleaned out the pool. The boy’s eyes followed him as he stood up.

“Tell you what Ill do,” he told them. “Promise me you’ll come to the Oratory just one

Sunday, and you can have your money back.” “We promise”, they said. Don Bosco

then divided the money among them and left. The following Sunday a good number

of them kept their prlmise. Once they set foot inside the Oratory, he hoped to draw

them into coming regularly.

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VUNABOSCO

- Fr. Roger Miranda sdb

LENT - a time to change

Conversion does not happen overnight. It is a day to day challenge for all

of us. But in order to effect a change in ourselves, we need to desire for it

and make a decision to change. Vunabosco organized the retreat for our

teachers and the graduating students, Grade 12’s and 2nd year Trainees.

March 2-3 for the teachers and instructors then March 5-10 for the three

sections of Grade 12 (overnight each section) and March 12-17 for the

three sections of Trainees 2. Fr. David Gough, a diocesan priest facilitated

the retreat of the staff while Fr. Roger Miranda, Rector of Vunabosco

preached the retreat for the students. It was really a time of renewal,

especially renewing one’s intimacy with the Lord. The students themselves

love to share with their companions. Fr. Roger organized some moments

for the students to share their family experiences. For many of them it was

the first time to attend a retreat but it made a big difference in their lives.

When they shared their problems and challenges with the others, they felt

that they were already half solved. The Sacrament of Reconcilation was a

beautiful moment. Even non-Catholics approached the sacrament with

that sense of humility asking for God’s mercy, listening wisely to the advice

given them by their confessors: Fr. Valeriano Barbero and their preacher,

Fr. Roger. Indeed, lent is to time to change... a time of renewal: renewing

our relationship with God, with others and with ourselves.

Fr. Valeriano celebrating the Sacrament of

Reconciliation Fr. Roger with the students

SALESIAN COOPERATORS

- Remegio Harold A. Argante

3"#"6-$)"15&3*/"$5*0/

It has been two

At the start of this year, we led the ‘Gift-giving

years now since project’ to 100 families of the nearby villages in cooperation

we made our with Vunabosco Agro-Technical Secondary School headed by

Promise to live Fr. Roger Miranda, SDB.

the mission of

Our president, Ms. Isabelita Gutierez, with her

the Church and animating presence always makes sure that we keep the family

chose the

bonding and fellowship alive through our monthly meetings,

Gospel way of life through committing picnics, and trips to relevant places that help us develop

ourselves to the same mission among the young and the poor, camaraderie. Furthermore, majority of the Kokopo block

in partnership and in close communion with other members of rosary group are now members of the Association of the

Don Bosco’s Salesian Family.

Salesian Cooperators. During our Bible sharing, we often give

Back to our workplace, we promote the ethics of

personal sharing about the Salesian experience, encouragement

service to our co-workers and to people from all walks of life and words of wisdom.

through our professional way of dealing with them and

In observance of the Lenten Season, we shall have

handling situations with a more mature attitude. This is a way our Recollection that is also open to other parishioners so that

we know we can attract people to join the Salesian way of life. they may also be inspired and drawn to the spirit and charism

At present, there are seven candidates who are now

of Don Bosco.

undergoing the formation programme: there are four Filipinos Growing in numbers, spreading and promoting the works of

and three Papua New Guineans, who by August are set to

Don Bosco may not all be there is to it, but surely, they are

make a Promise as full-fledged Salesian Cooperators.

reasons for rejoicing!

On Sundays, near or far, rain or shine, we commit

ourselves to the Sunday mass animation and catechism in

Vunapope parish that extends to the villages of Palnakaur,

Vunamami, and Warangoi. We also give teachings on health

and other important issues affecting the family especially

women and children.

“Called to help the young and the poor in the spirit and heart of Don Bosco;

Aim to have a sense of spiritual maturity through a deeper relationship

with God; Move by our conviction to share our

God-given talents, gifts, and time-”

Our guiding path as Salesian Cooperators.

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KUNGI

– Fr. Robinson Parappilly sdb

Wesly Gunugu

Rabaul Queen Survivor returns

Dead man walking

Wesley Gunagu, survivor of MV Rabaul Queen disaster, reunited with his Principal, Sr Leena

John, and Br John Tien, and others from Don Bosco Institute of Technology

at Kundiawa, Kumgi, Simbu Province, PNG

KUMGI PNG -- February 2nd was the most tragic day

in the history of PNG. M.V.Rabaul Queen ferry which

carried up to 600 passengers from Rabaul to Lae went

down to the ocean floor at the depth of 1300 -1600 m.

On that day I had travelled to Lae to collect the uniforms for

our students which were being shipped by M.V. Rabaul

Queen. Since there was a road block after 80kms, I had to

return home. Upon my arrival I came to know the tragic

accident and the loss of people (and potentially, of our

uniforms, worth 60,000 Kina). After one hour I received a

call from the manufacturer of the uniforms telling me about

the accident and that our uniforms were safe; since there

was no space on the vessel they had to off load our

uniforms!

Wesly had perished on the M.V.Rabaul Queen and his body

was missing.

I was in Lae picking up the uniforms and also received the

SMS at about 10.30pm. Since I had the news paper and the

name list, I just wanted to make sure of the name and I

found, to my surprise, that Wesly was now on the Survival

list! I immediately called the school telling them that the boy

was alive. Meanwhile Fr. Angelo had printed the photo of

the boy and preparations were well in progress at school for

the Requiem Mass the following day. We manage to acquire

the mobile number of Wesly’s aunty who was in Lae and

Wesly joined me on 16th to return to Don Bosco. He was

given a rousing welcome by all Bosconians who were so

happy to see the survivor Bosconian.

Our real worry was the number of students who might have

been aboard the passenger ship. Since it was the opening

of the school year we knew there were many students likely

to be on board. Wesly Gunugu is one of our students who

boarded from Kimbe and travelled on the ill-fated ship.

Wesly came to Don Bosco Kumgi in 2011 as part of the

Independent Fellowship Program (IFS) sponsored by the

government of PNG. After completing one year of study in

Basic Electricity at Don Bosco, he wanted to join the school

for another two years vocational training. He was accepted

and returned home for his holidays. On February 1st,

together with his sister who is a second year student at

Divine Word University, he boarded the ship to come to Don

Bosco. The ship, believed to be carrying up to 600 people,

sank at 6. a.m. in rough seas off the coast of Finschhafen in

Morobe province, while on its way from Rabaul to Lae.

Wesly's whereabouts were not known to anyone at school.

On February 14th when the disaster office published the list

of missing people and survivors, Wesly's name was found

on it. One of his class mates who found Wesly's name, sent

an SMS message to students at school asking for prayers

and his eternal repose. The message spread fast that

Wesly, who had been sleeping on the bottom deck, had

came up top for his morning needs. Ferocious waves were

lashing the vessel and at one moment the vessel lost its

balance. According to him very strong rough 5 meter high

waves engulfed the vessel and he was thrown from the

ship. He removed his shoes and trousers and started to

swim away from ship. He could see that within a few

minutes the whole vessel had gone down, dragging most of

the people with it. There were only six life-rafts available for

survivors. He grabbed hold of one of these rafts clinging on

for five hours and battled the rough waters to save his life. A

Chinese cargo ship rescued them. He came to Lae the

following day. His beloved sister whom he had left asleep

on the bottom deck of the ship is lost forever.

The Salesians, sisters, staff and students are happy to

welcome our Survivor Bosconian back to his Alma Mater.

We thank the good Lord for the gift of second life he has

given to Wesly and the protection of Our Blessed Mother.

We pray for the eternal repose of the souls of all who

perished in the disaster and God may give peace and

consolation to their families and all those who have

survived.

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VUNABOSCO

- Remegio Harold A. Argante

Community Day

celebrations

23rd March, 2012

of you, especially the young people to be closer to God. You

are the focus of this Community Day with the hope that you

also fix your eyes on Jesus,” he added.

Fr. Roger celebrates the Thanksgiving Eucharist

During the holy mass, the Oath-Taking Ceremony of

the duly elected officers of the Student Representative Council

( SRC ) and the House Colour Prefects also took place. This

A conglomeration of new breed of young leaders were inducted by Fr. Roger, and

bright colours of

assisted by our principal, Fr. Clifford Morais. As the new

Blue, Red, Green, officers of school year 2012, Fr. Rector stressed the three

and Yellow flooded purposes of their being inducted; to be ready to accept their

the school

responsibility; to do what they say; and to faithfully perform

gymnasium as

their duties as Bosconian servant-leaders.

everyone was in his

As a metaphor of service, Fr. Rector and Fr. Principal

House Colour

handed in their flags and their SRC uniforms. They were

uniform to celebrate advised to love the beauty of virtue and hate the ugliness of

the Community sin, and above all, to execute their bounden duties in the

Day. The theme for Salesian style.

this year’s

After that meaningful celebration of the holy mass,

celebration was the much-awaited class competition followed. The classes of

Students in their colours.

“Journeying

Together with the Heart and Spirit

Grade 10B, Trainee 11B, and 12B all got the most coveted

First places in the Bosconian Song, Vision-Mission, and the

of Don Bosco”. This is the day that we give honour and

Alma Mater Song interpretation respectively. The

gratitude to our rector and head of the school, Fr. Roger

programme was heightened by the soulful song item of Fr.

Miranda, SDB.

Principal, and the captivating song and hilarious dance number

This momentous event started off with a Holy

of the male teaching staff.

Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Rector himself. In his homily, he

The day ended with a palatable snacks prepared by

emphasized that the Community Day is not only the Rector’s the school administration. And as seen on the faces of

Day but it is also our day- the teachers, ancillary staff, the

everyone, our celebration of Community Day became a truly

administration and the students.

memorable, successful and wonderful event that made us more

“You are the community, the main mission of Don united, more blessed, and more determined to be a full-

Bosco’s Reason, Religion, and Loving Kindness. He wants all blooded member of the Educative Pastoral Community.

Vocations Understanding

- Fr. Srimal Priyanga and Hilda Anihoniara

The ‘Come and

See’ program is

designed to

introduce young

people to the

concept of

vocation and

then support

Participants in song them until they reach it or decide

upon it. The first session of this program was

implemented by Fr. Srimal Priyanga sdb and Fr. Pankaj

Xalxo sdb at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson.

Young people from several parishes came along to find

out more about vocation and the Church.

many different

associations. He

explained that to be

a Bosconian is to

have Jesus in your

life and a strongg

desire and mission

to bring the hope

of Jesus Christ to

young people. The

aim

Come

the

and

See

group

program is to assist and guide the young people on the

path to their vocation, encouraging them in prayer to

develop a strong interpersonal relationship with God

involving both prayer and examination of God’s word.

Those attending the session understood that the call to

vocation, a gift from God, comes differently for each

individual, calling each person to the mission God has

chosen for them to do. Fr Srimal used the illustration of a

flower to explain the different possibilities for service to

the Church and the organization of the Salesians through

God chooses and appointed each one of us before we

were formed in our mother’s womb to become prophets

for the nations. He consecrates us before we enter the

world (Jr. 1.4-6). God is calling us and the church needs

us. It is up to us to respond positively’, said one

participant.

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HENDERSON Days

mission: I have a

New student leaders at DBTI

- Penny Chilton

The announcement and swearing in of new leaders is Ken Tolo’ofa

always an exciting and invigorating time. The ceremony finished the

that took place at DBTI was no exception as the 16 new morning’s

student leaders, elected by their peers, promised to serve official events

their classmates, their teachers and uphold the ethos of with an

Don Bosco in their actions.

inspiring

speech about

“God has created me for a special purpose. I have a

his desire to

mission”, said Fr. Ambrose Pereira, and in his homily he serve others

expanded on the idea of individual student mission. He as he

encouraged each student to examine their lives now and continues to

make the changes necessary for the achievement of their forge his own

short and long term goals.

identity as a

young person and a leader. He asked everyone to work

The student leaders of DBTI are the class captains

with him, as his friends, as there was no place for a

appointed by each group. The young men and women leader who worked entirely in his own. His words were

elected will stand for their peers as members of the SRC greeted with an enthusiastic applause, indicating that he

and will also work as assistants to the various events and will be well respected by those he serves. Ken will

activities that take place around the school. Among these represent the students as a member of the School Board.

were the elected School Captain Ken Tolo’ofa and School

Vice-Captain Florence Kwana’au.

The new leaders serve throughout 2012.

$PNNVOJDBUJPOT build relationships

Don Bosco Animation Centre, message of the Holy

Kola Ridge reverberated with Father, Pope Benedict

40 participants from 9th to 11th XVI. The participants

March, 2012. The excited

then created images to

students and teachers

form a logo expressing

Patrina Teika smiles

converged at the centre to

attend their first weekend of a

5 weekend media education

seminar programme being

the theme.

Students enjoyed a

Penny Chilton doing a recording of students

presentation from media expert and SOLMAS personnel

offered by Don Bosco Technical

David Barrow. A visit to SIBC gave them an opportunity to

Institute, Henderson. Representatives of St Nicholas,

observe how radio works at a professional level. The

Honiara; St John’s, Rove; St Joseph’s, Tenaru; Bishop

students then worked together to produce their own short

Epalle, Rove and Don Bosco Technical Institute,

radio spots on issues important to them, including peer

Henderson have been afforded the opportunity to learn

pressure, education, climate change, alcohol, health and

about media and communications through these weekend teenage pregnancy.

programmes. This course aims to give students an

understanding of the different forms of media and practical Through a variety of exercises and group work, under the

experience required to prepare newsletters, magazines and able and energetic direction of

other publications within their school. It strives to prepare Penelope Chilton,

SOLMAS David Barrow instructs

students to be critical consumers and creative producers of Communications and

the Media.

Drama Instructor and AVI

Volunteer at Don Bosco,

‘Silence and the Word’, the theme of World

the participants learnt

Communications Day, 2012 was dealt with at the first

about confidence, how to

session. “It is necessary that we understand our situation use their voice, express

and reflect on it. We need to create a space that permits their views and

mutual listening that will help us build better relationships”, understand how the media

stressed Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb as he presented the

influences people.

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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SAVIO HAUS

Golden years of fidelity

5IF(PPE4IFQIFSE

- australasia

Congratulations Fr. Eduardo Revilla sdb

PORT MORESBY -- On March 17, 2012, Fr Eduardo Help of Christians

Revilla celebrated his Golden Jubilee of Ordination to in Boroko. The

the Priesthood. He is presently the Rector of the Savio Archbishop of Port

Haus Aspirantate in Boroko, Papua New Guinea. He

Moresby, John

was also a missionary in the Philippines for a long time Ribat, MSC, DD,

before coming over to PNG. He first came to PNG from priests and

the Philippines in 1994. After six years at Vunabosco, he religious also graced the event. Members of the Salesian

returned to the Philippines. Then in 2007 he again joined Family: the SDBs assigned in Port Moresby, FMAs,

the PNG-SI Delegation.

Caritas Sisters of Jesus, Salesian Cooperators,

Bosconians and friends all gathered to join in the

We can say that the Lord has truly blessed their family celebration. The aspirants of Savio Haus led the music

because their parents gave six of their children to the and the singing.

Lord as Salesian Religious, four priests and two sisters.

Fr Lazaro Revilla, Eduardo's brother, was a Provincial of After the Mass, there was supper and item

FIN.

presentations. There were songs, dances and speeches.

To celebrate this momentous event in the life of Fr

Fr. Eduardo takes as his inspiration and motto: “The

Eduardo, a solemn Mass was held at the Shrine of Mary Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.”

RECTOR’S MEET

The PNG-SI Delegation Rectors met on 19th February, at

the Emmaus Retreat Centre. Dwelling on the

Constitutions, Fr. Raffy Galve sdb, Delegate,stressed-

that we imitate Don Bosco and emphasize Salesian

Formation. It was a nice time of interaction, sharing and

planning.

BIRTHDAY WISHES

MAY

20 Fr. BOSQUEZ, Heraldo (1974)

JUNE

9 Cl. SAchitula, Pedro (1981)

12 Cl. Fr. LE, Mac Khai (Peter)

(1982)

Cl. OHOAU, Jefferson (1979)

programmes ahead

MAY:

24: Feast of MHOC

JUNE:

14: 33rd Anniversary of the

Salesians in PNG

26: Spiritual Moderators meet

27 - 29: Quinquennial Seminar

30 - 6: 1st Batch Yearly Retreat

JULY

6: Delegation Day

7: Salesian Family Day

8-14: 2nd Batch Yearly Retreat

15: Rector’s Meeting

SIX issues of

TAVUR for 2012

February, April, June,

August, October and

December.

TAVUR CORRESPONDENTS:

Fr. Rafael Galve:

Fr. Edward Revilla:

rgalve58@gmail.com sdbedrb@gmail.com

Fr. Edwin Genovia: Br. Jess Gracia:

edge_png@yahoo.com jgarcia@dbti.ac.pg

Fr. Valeriano Barbero: Br. Moise Palaku:

valerianob@gmail.com palman02@yahoo.fr

Fr. Luis Castaneda Fr. Roger Miranda

louiesdb@gmail.com miregor@gmail.com

Deadline

for the

Next Issue:

1st June,

2012

Fr. Dominic Kachira:

dominickachira@gmail.com

Fr. Albert Lenon:

albertlenonsdb2011@yahoo.com

Fr. Ambrose Pereira:

ambrose@donbosco.org.sb

Fr. Michael Lap:

mi_nobito@yahoo.co.jp

TAVUR is grateful to our contributors for this issue:

FR. RAFFY GALVE SDB, FR. JULIAN FOX SDB, FR. ROBINSON

PARAPPILLY SDB, FR. DOMINIC KACHIRA SDB, FR. ROGER

MIRANDA SDB, PENNY CHILTON, HILDA ANIHONIARA, FR.

SRIMAL PRIYANGA SDB AND REMIGIO HAROLD A. ARGANTE.

Layout, proof reading and editing:

Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb and Penny Chilton

Don Bosco Communications, Solomon Islands

TAVUR - The newsletter of the Salesian delegation of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands