Friday, 20 June 2008

Youth Day 16 June 2008 & Other news

Fr Ralph Mothe OMI & Deacon Makhetha

Kriste Tshepo ya Rona was the venue for this years YOUTH DAY celebrations in the Southern District. Brs. Lehlohonolo and Paneng were up early on Monday to host about 250 Youth at the Church coming from as far as St Mark's & Christ the King Parishes in Bloemfontein.

The theme challenged the Youth to focus their lives for their future inspired by the Youth of 1976 who were able to bring about big change to the society they lived in.

HIV & AIDS
Crime Prevention
Talent Show
Dramas: on Township Life & June 16
Youth Mass


Fr Selomo Sooli OMI leaves for Rome

He has been accepted for the course in Psychology at the Gregorian University in Rome. He left on the 16th June 2008 and has arrived safely and is presently orientating himself at his new home: The Oblate Generalate. He is applying himself for the first two months with learning Italian.

Selomo we wish you all the best for taking on this challenge! He can be contacted on Skype but be prepared to speak Italian with him - he is that focussed and determined.


Africa Madagascar Region Meeting

The Africa Region met in Madagascar recently - This was for all Provincials and Unit Leaders. It seems from reports that the main focus at that gathering was the preparation for the upcoming General Chapter. Africa is the fastest growing Region in the Congregation and the realisation is that Africa will have to play a more concerted role in the International Oblate Community. It will be important to be well prepared for the General Chapter in 2010.

Prison Ministry

Fr Motsiri Mosai attended a Conference in Linbe, Cameroon in April for Catholic Prison Chaplains.

He found it inspiring and he has provided us with a full account.

You will find it on our Web Site at PRISON CHAPLAINCY






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