Recent events in the District

Youth Rally 2008

(ACTS - Association of Catholic Tertiary Students)

The annual ACTS Youth Rally at the Cathedral this year, follows successfully in the tradition of past years.

Once again youth from all over the Archdiocese and especially from the Tertiary Institutions where ACTS is active, gathered in their numbers, +/- 1000 to spend the day following a tightly packed programme.
There were inspirational & challenging presentations and discussions groups in the morning. Inbetween teas and lunches were provided. The afternoon moved into a deeper spiritual mood with a Penitential Service and Mass.
Even though the weather on the day started cold and wet - the Youth came in their droves and enjoyed every minute right up to the finish around 8pm.


Feast of St Eugene - Celebration of our Oblate Elders 21 May 2008

Today we paid special recognition to those of our District who have reached the stage where we look on them as "Elders". Here we do not refer to age but more in an African sense where they become our wise and experienced guides. We honour them for their years of committed ministry and for the Community of Faith they have contributed to building up.

Drs Louis & Lynn Goedhals installed as Honorary Oblates by the late Fr Zago, S General

The Elders we honoured this year are:

Fr Leo D'Aes OMI
Fr Michel Bissonnette OMI
Br Gunter Arndt OMI
Fr John Nolan OMI
Fr Tommy Swords OMI
Mr and Mrs Louis & Lynn Goedhals (Honorary Oblates)