NOBEL LAUREATE OPENS AUSTRALASIAN SDB
CONGRESS
MELBOURNE: 16th Feb -- BIshop Carlos Belo officially opened
the Congress of Salesian Brothers yesterday at a gathering representing thirteen
Asia-Pacific nations as well as Italy and the USA - some 74 delegates in
all. The Salesian Nobel laureate's presence was not the only overtone of
justice for the poor and down-trodden. A highlight of the opening cermeony
was a special blessing by Ms Vicki Walker and Betty Pike of the Melbourne
Aboriginal Catholic Mission.
Salesian students from an area encompassing some 300 kms were
present to assist with music and hospitality. Keynote addresses were given by
Bro. John Rasor (USA - SUO), Fr. Joaquim D'Souza (Rome), Fr. John Murphy
(Provincial AUL) and Bro. Michael Lynch, the Australian organizer of the
Congress. Many of the Provincials of the Australasia region are present for the
event.
This news service will endeavour to keep readers of the region
well-informed of the progress of the Congress which has as its theme: The
Salesian Brother -Opportunities and challenge for the Year 2000 and
beyond.
