DARKHAN: 30 July 2010 -- Pretty amazing when you think about
it. Ten years back there were no Catholics in Darkhan, Mongolia.
Now there's a Salesian parish, some 100 regular parishioners, all new
to the Faith and, in the brief but torrid summer (40 degrees)
days, a camp for kids.
The summer camp began on 27 July and concludes on 31
July. It is located some 50 kms to the north of the city in a
forested area and attended by 91 youngsters. The camp has a bit of
everything. Already there are some youth leaders trained, and the
Missionaries of Charity (MC) Sisters are helping out too. Of
course there are lots of fun activities, sports and games, but there is
also a training program for catechists, and some quieter reflective
moments for the Catholic children. Two Salesians from the parish
are with the youngsters for the whole time. Two volunteers from the UK
are helping out with English classes at the camp, teaching staff and
young people.
The warmer days offer other opportunities besides
the camp. The parish community has set up a small farm for vegetables
and they are assisted by one woman from Korea, working with six local
Mongolians. Some Korean doctors and nurses are providing a two day
seminar for local doctors and nurses and some teachers from Darkhan.
Some 50 people have been in attendance at this seminar. And of
course in the evenings there is the Oratory at the parish, with Fr Andy
Tin the Rector and the Delegate for Mongolia.
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