Macau Part II: Centenary Mass at Yuet Wah
Millennium Hall
MACAU: 13th February 2006 -- Yesterday afternoon and
evening the Salesian China centenary reached a high point with a
Eucharistic celebration at Yuet Wah (literally, 'flower of Canton')
College Millennium Hall. The main theme for the celebration was
the unity of the Salesian Family for the love of the young people of
China, especially those who are poorest. Seven of EAO's nine
Salesian bishops were in attendance along with all of the provincials
and more than 1500 members of the Salesian Family from Macau.
The Bishop of Macau, Right Rev. Joseph Lau presided
at the Eucharist and the Rector Major preached the homily, speaking of
Don Bosco's dreams about China. He spole in English and Fr Savio
Hon, provincial, translated into Cantonese.
Before the final blessing there was a moving
'renewal of promise' before the Rector Major, a commitment in love and
with passion to accomplish Don Bosco's dream for China. The
commitment took the form of a renewal of profession for SDBs, the
renewal of promise by members of the Salesian Family, while young
people from Macau made their own special promise.
The Mass was followed by a centenary dinner with
1200 members of the Salesian Family. VIPs included the Chief
Administrator, Dr. Edward Ho, and the aforementioned bishop of
Macau. The Rector Major took the occasion to thank the Chief
Administrator for the support given to the Salesians, especially the
strong support of the government for Salesian educational work.
The entire day's events were also reported in the Macao Daily.
A little later we will report on the events of the
13th February, now drawing to a close in Macau and which include
another centennial high point - at Instituto Salesiano, the first
school established by the Salesians in 1906.
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