austraLasia #2350

First Solomon Islander Salesian professed in PNG

KUMGI (Simbu province PNG): 4th February 2009 --  On 31st January this year 2 of the original 3 novices for PNG/SI made their first profession in the presence of the Delegate, Fr Raphael Galve, at Kumgi (not in Port Moresby as earlier reported), in Simbu province, PNG. One of the two new Salesians is Brother Jefferson Oho'au who is the first Solomon Islander Salesian. Jefferson has chosen to be a Salesian Brother.
    The other young Salesian is Brother Michael Singan, from Namatanai, New Ireland province. He hails from the same spot as Brother Augustine who made his first profession last year. Michael is aspiring to priesthood. A number of students from Kumgi, who came earlier for the start of classes for the new school year witnessed the event, together with some young people from the place, with whom Jefferson and Michael lived and served especially during the almost daily oratory during the year.
    They are now at the formation house in Port Moresby starting their Postnovitiate stage and arranging for their studies at the local seminary in Bomana.

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Title: australasia 2350
Subject and key words: EAO Provinces PNG/SI first professions
Date (year): 2009
ID: 2000-2099|2350