God's Dream for Creation? the Union of a Man and Woman, Pope Says

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Catholic Bishops’ ConferenceCatholic of PNG & SI - Commission on Social Communications, Reporter P.O. Box 398, Waigani, NCD Tel.: 325 9577 - Fax: 323 2551 OCTOBER 2015 ISSUE: 122 God's dream for creation? The union of a man and woman, Pope says

by Elise Harris realities, whereas we thirst for the infinite, he POPE Francis formally opened observed. the synod of bishops Sunday, Francis then said the telling participants that the Church is called to union between a man and carry out her mission woman is the foundation of regarding family life in God’s plan for the family, and a fidelity, truth and love. solution to the many forms of In fidelity to her mas- loneliness in today’s world. ter, the Church is “This is God’s dream for his called to defend faithful beloved creation: to see it fulfilled love and encourage in the loving union between a man families whose married and a woman, rejoicing in their life reveals of God’s own love, he said. shared journey, fruitful in their mu- The Church is also tual gift of self,” the Pope said in his called to defend “the opening Mass for the Synod of sacredness of life, of Bishops. every life; in defending He explained that this plan is the the unity and indissolu- same one presented in the day’s bility of the conjugal Gospel for Mark, when Jesus says bond.” “From the beginning of creation, He said the Church’s ‘God made them male and fe- mission must be car- male.’” ried out in truth, which “For this reason a man shall doesn’t change with passing fads or popu- leave his father and mother and be lar opinions. Truth, the joined to his wife, and the two shall Pope said, “protects in- become one flesh. So they are no dividuals and humanity longer two but one flesh.” as a whole from the Pope Francis’ comments were Pope Francis celebrates the opening Mass for the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA. temptation of self-cen- made during his Oct. 4 Mass mark- teredness and from ing the official opening of this or freedom to enjoy them, he good that the man should be exhortation to believers “to over- turning fruitful love into year’s Ordinary Synod of Bishops noted. alone,” and created a suitable part- come every form of individualism sterile selfishness, faithful union on the Family. “There is) a deep and growing inner for him. and legalism which conceals a nar- into temporary bonds.” Set to last from Oct. 4-25, this terior emptiness,” he said, adding God’s words, the Pope said, row self-centeredness and a fear of Finally, Pope Francis said that for year’s synod follows the theme that “the number of people who feel “show that God did not create us to accepting the true meaning of the the Church to carry out her mission in charity doesn’t mean pointing fin- “The vocation and mission of the lonely keeps growing, as does the live in sorrow or to be alone. He couple and of human sexuality in number of those who are caught up gers or judging others, but rather family in the Church and the mod- made men and women for happi- God’s plan.” in selfishness, gloominess, de- Francis explained that for God, implies being conscious of her duty ern world,” and follows last year’s ness, to share their journey with structive violence and slavery to “marriage is not some adolescent to seek out and care for wounded extraordinary synod on the family, someone who complements pleasure and money.” them…to love and to be loved, and utopia, but a dream without which couples “with the balm of accept- which focused on pastoral chal- Like Adam, the world today ex- to see their love bear fruit in chil- his creatures will be doomed to ance and mercy.” lenges regarding family life. periences power but also vulnera- dren.” solitude! Indeed, being afraid to ac- Quoting a speech of St. John In his homily, Francis noted how bility and loneliness, Francis Francis referred to how in the cept this plan paralyzes the human Paul II from 1978, the Pope the first reading from Genesis, observed, explaining that this fits Gospel, Jesus was questioned heart.” stressed that “error and evil must which recounts the story of cre- the image of the modern family. about divorce by the crowd, who Paradoxically, there are many always be condemned and op- ation, speaks to us of Adam’s ex- “People are less and less serious practiced and established it as an people who ridicule this plan while posed; but the man who falls or perience of solitude before the about building a solid and fruitful “inviolable fact,” and wanted to trap continuing to be attracted to true, who errs must be understood and loved.” creation of Eve. relationship of love. Love which is him. steadfast and faithful love, he said. The Church, he said, “must Although Adam was given do- lasting, faithful, conscientious, sta- Jesus responds in “a straightfor- “We see people chase after fleet- search out these persons, wel- minion over the garden and the ble and fruitful is increasingly ward and unexpected way” by ing loves while dreaming of true love; they chase after carnal pleas- come and accompany them, for a other creatures, he “felt alone, be- looked down upon, viewed as a bringing everything back to the be- Church with closed doors betrays cause there was not found a helper ginning of creation, he said. By ures but desire total self-giving.” quaint relic of the past,” he said. herself and her mission, and, in- fit for him. He was lonely.” doing this, Jesus teaches us “that Quoting a text by Benedict XVI “It would seem that the most ad- stead of being a bridge, becomes a The Pope then pointed to several God blesses human love, that it is while he was still Cardinal Joseph vanced societies are the very ones roadblock.” forms of loneliness in modern soci- he who joins the hearts of two peo- Ratzinger, Pope Francis said that which have the lowest birth-rates Francis closed his homily by ask- ety, and said that despite living in a ple who love one another, he who in Genesis, “forbidden pleasures and the highest percentages of ing the Lord to accompany and globalized world filled with man- joins them in unity and indissolubil- lost their attraction at the very mo- guide the Church and the synod fa- sions and skyscrapers, the warmth abortion, divorce, suicide, and so- ity.” ment they stopped being forbid- thers during the upcoming discus- within families today is diminishing. cial and environmental pollution.” Turning to the role of the family, den.” sions, and entrusted the gathering While people have great ambi- Pope Francis then noted how the Pope said that Jesus’ com- “Even if they are pushed to the to intercession of Mary and her tions and many different forms of God was pained by Adam’s loneli- mand to “let not man put asunder” extreme and endlessly renewed, “most chaste spouse,” St. Joseph. entertainment, they have little time ness when he said that “it is not what God himself has joined is an they prove dull, for they are finite Page 2 Catholic Reporter October, 2015 CBC Youth Policy and Guidelines' Awareness Workshop - Alotau Diocese

ALOTAUDiocese had a the parishes except from fact of meeting with the rela- Fr. Shanthi has been very week-long youth workshop Woodlark parish, despite the tives, friends and others. Each much encouraging and inspir- on CBC Youth Policy and difficulties of finding the boats participant could notice envi- ing although some of the par- Guidelines from Sunday 27 and rough weather. ronmental difficulties and con- ticipants missed the September to Sunday 4th Five MSI aspirants and pos- textual factors of the market opportunity due to the time October 2015. tulants, one seminarian and place too but each participant constrain. It was not planned in the two religious sisters too partic- experienced and learnt the Sr. Cresentina truly de- CBC Youth and Laity Commis- ipated in it. According to Fr. need of having a proper con- served a special recognition sion calendar but Sr. Cre- Shanthi the remarkable char- centration in prayer with this and applause for her hard sentina, the Diocesan Youth acteristic of Alotau diocese is experience. work for organising it as a new Coordinator of Alotau really that every parish participates Another novelty of the work- Diocesan Youth Coordinator and Bp. Rolando Santos, wanted it as she is new to the in the diocesan formation ac- shop was doing an interview bishop of Alotau did thank her country and this is her first tivities in spite of all the diffi- with a stranger at a public and encouraged her during time to work with the youth. culties of rough sea and place asking a question "what the closing ceremony of the The three-day festivities of the Bicentenary (200 Fr. Shanthi Chacko getting a boat, comparing sev- are the best qualities of a good workshop. years) Birth of St. John Bosco (“Don Bosco” as he was Puthussery PIME accepted eral other dioceses in Papua leader?" Bp. Rolando along with the fondly called) last 14th to the 16th of August 2015 at her invitation and he was the New Guinea which Alotau dio- There were several appro- participants thanked Fr. Shan- facilitator of the eight days of cese can be really proud off!!! priate qualities of a leader thi accepting the invitation and Vunabosco Agro-Technical Secondary School, workshop. To signify the 'Month of came out from the interviews facilitating the workshop with Kokopo - ENBP, was truly a celebration of life - Don Opening Holy Mass of the Rosary' 1st and 2nd October and most repeated qualities his experiences and skills. Bosco’s life that was lived with the young and spent workshop was at the provincial evenings the participants were true love, care, trusting In a very special way Bp. for the young. prison with all the inmates and made processions with relationships, be an example, Rolando also thanked every This celebration was an international event com- staff and it was organised very Rosary prayers to two different sincerity, transparency, know- participant for accepting the in- memorated and celebrated all throughout the world well. communities of the Cathedral ing the people whom one vitation and participating in this where the presence of Don Bosco is found. And here Fr. Shanthi preached a very Parish and prayed another serves and having proper or- workshop after making a long in Papua New Guinea, we commemorated and cele- good inspiring and a moving Rosary with the respective ganisation skills. and tough journey by the boat brated it in the way we know... PNG style. homily and was very happy to communities. With these interviews partic- coming from different Friday, 14th of August, the first day of celebration fo- shake the hands of almost all t was a very good outreach ipants could learn better "the parishes. cused on the theme: “Youth in Society”. This was a the inmates of the prison after experience. Also each one expected outcome of the CBC He expressed his gratitude proclamation of Don Bosco’s belief in the youth that celebrating the Holy Mass. was asked to pray a Rosary Youth Policy and Guidelines." to the Diocesan Finance Office when properly formed into good Christians they could Later, Fr. Shanthi reminded while he/she was just walking All in all, the workshop was and others who generously become productive and honest citizens that could all about the talks and re- in the market place in order to with full of exciting exercises helped the workshop. He en- transform the family, the Church and the society for couraged every participant to spectful gestures of Pope learn the need of concentra- and each participant has en- the better. practice what each one has Providing an environment for our students and in- Francis during his visits to the tion in prayer. joyed with personal prayers, learnt during this week and re- prisons and it is an act of gen- While most of the partici- mediation sessions, reception vited student-representatives from the different edu- minded all to share with the cational institutions here in the province where they uine love of God and neigh- pants were sharing their expe- of the Sacrament of reconcilia- other young people of the could learn and practice good manners, respect and bour. riences of saying a Rosary tion, Holy Hour, inner healing youth groups whom each one 47 young people partici- individually at the market place prayer and Holy Masses. represents at the parish com- appreciate the gift of each other and given an oppor- pated in the workshop from all found it very difficult due to the Personal conversation with munity. tunity where they could deepen their religious faith had turned this day into something memorable for each of them. Organizing activities that brought out the best in the students through wholesome interactions, fun and The Synod of Bishops - Pastoral Care of Family sharing ones talents in dancing, singing, drama and By Fr. Shanthi Chacko and six more "fraternal dele- Eastern churches, and arch- Cardinal Peter Erdo of Eszter- even in school yell have shown that there’s nothing to Puthussery PIME gates" from the Orthodox, An- bishops of smaller Eastern gom-Budapest will serve as be afraid of our youth - the future of our society. What Secretary of Commission glican and Protestant Catholic churches, including relator with the duty of intro- they needed was an opportunity to prove and be chal- for Youth and Laity communities. The pope also Byzantine Archbishop William ducing the discussion and lenged… named 45 voting members of C. Skurla of Pittsburgh. synthesizing its results, and The day started with a Thanksgiving Mass presided BISHOP Anton Bal, bishop of the synod — up from 26 last Canadian Cardinal Marc Italian Archbishop Bruno Forte by Fr. David Buenaventura, SDB who was invited also Kundiawa diocese, the Deputy year — and he appointed 51 Ouellet, prefect of the Congre- of Chieti-Vasto will serve again for the occasion of the 25th Founding Anniversary of Bishop for Family Life Aposto- observers and 23 experts, in- gation for Bishops, and Aus- as special secretary. the school . He was the second Rector of Vunabosco late from the Catholic Bishops cluding a total of 18 married tralian Cardinal George Pell, The ordinary general as- way back in the early 1990s. He challenged the stu- Conference of Papua New couples. At the extraordinary prefect of the Vatican Secre- sembly of the Synod of Bish- Guinea and Solomon Islands synod, there were 38 ob- tariat for the Economy, were to ops is focusing on "The dents in his homily to be saints. How? According to participates in the Synod of servers and 16 experts, which attend as officials of the Vocation and Mission of the the mind of Don Bosco, by giving them an opportunity Bishops, to be held in Rome included a total of 14 couples. Roman Curia. Family in the Church and the to be honest citizens by becoming good Christians from 4 to 25 October 2015. Almost half of the 45 papal Pope Francis will serve as Contemporary World." It will first. How? By doing their ordinary duties, extra-ordi- The complete list of synod appointed voting members are president of the synod and will draw up pastoral guidelines narily well and with cheerfulness. The many saintly participants and papal ap- from Europe with another 15 be assisted by Cardinals responding to previous dis- members of the family of Don Bosco have proven this pointees was released Sept. from the Americas, three from Andre Vingt-Trois of Paris; cussions looking at the chal- to be true like St. Dominic Savio, Blessed Zepherino 15 by the Vatican. Pope Fran- Africa, two from Oceania and Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila; lenges facing today's families. Namuncura, Blessed Laura Vicuña and many others. cis' new additions included a one from Asia. At the extraor- Raymundo Damasceno Assis It is expected the pope will A variety show followed after the Holy Mass where total of 279 cardinals, bishops, dinary synod, almost all ap- of Aparecida, Brazil, and Wil- then write a post-synodal talents of student-representatives from Malabunga, and priests from all over the pointees were from Europe, frid F. Napier of Durban, South apostolic exhortation that Kerevat, OLSH Vunapope, Rapolo Seminary, St. world, who will be able to ac- and none of the papal ap- Africa. takes up the themes of the Peter’s Chanel College and the host school, Vuna- tively take part in the synod, pointees were from North As he did at last year's ex- synod and develops them fur- voting on documents and spe- America or other English- traordinary synod, Hungarian ther. bosco, was showcased. The song “Wantok Bosco” cific issues. speaking countries. Pope sang at the end of the mass and was repeated at the In addition to the 166 synod Francis ensured that all the end of the program was a uniting song that brought members elected by their na- members of the synod's gen- students to their feet, dancing and swinging their col- tional bishops' conferences, eral council would be present ored neckerchief as they sang the song at the top of 22 heads of Eastern Catholic at the October meeting. their voice. The effect was aptly described by Mr. churches, 25 heads of Vatican Among the 51 observers Ouen, a lecturer at St. Peter’s Chanel Teachers Col- congregations and councils and 23 experts appointed by lege when he shared: “It was so amazing that it made and 10 heads of men's reli- the pope, the majority are lay- the hair on my neck stand….”. gious orders, Pope Francis men and laywomen, including Saturday, the 15th of August, the second day of the appointed an additional 45 the married couples. The non- celebration was an open house that focused on the synod fathers to take part in voting 42 men and 32 women projects and skills of the students as they showed off the Oct. 4-25 gathering. represent a more geographi- to their parents, friends, relatives and those interested The ordinary synod will in- cally diverse mix with fairly clude many more people than equal representation for Asia, public their technical skills and projects in the different last year's extraordinary Africa, the Americas and the technical courses offered: Carpentry, Motor Vehicle synod, which met over the Middle East, and a slightly Mechanic, Maintenance Fitting and Machining, Weld- course of 15 days. The ordi- higher number from Europe. ing, Electrical and Computer Technology. Students nary synod will bring together The synod's voting mem- were exceedingly proud of what they could do. nine additional leaders of bers include officials from the Eastern Catholic churches Roman Curia, heads of the Bp Francesco Sarego To page 3... Catholic Reporter October, 2015 Page 3 Bishops attend a Pastoral leadership workshop

Don Bosco celebrates.. From page 2...

The 16th of August, the birthday of Don Bosco, was truly a day of thanksgiving marked with the Bishops who attended the workshop. celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided by His Excellency, Archbishop Francesco Panfilo, SDB, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Rabaul. In his By LOUISE MARY KODOR Bishops from Papua New “It is important that we know If we are not careful, wrong homily, he explained that the Church proposed Guinea and Solomon Islands how to reach out to people and decisions will be made and this Don Bosco to all of us as a “Father and Teacher of “THE Bishops must be there gathered for a week-long take care of them but they must is a big challenge for us. the young” not only to venerate but for us to imi- for the people just as Jesus pastoral leadership workshop. also take care of the shepherd,” We must be able to shepherd tate. Don Bosco loved the young not because they is”. The aim of the workshop was he said. the people during this time,” he were good but because they could become good. This was stated by Bishop to help the Bishops to re- The workshop gets its theme said. evaluate, reflect and empower He challenged the parents in the words of Don Rolando Santos, CM of Alotau from the story of the good According to Fr. Arthur them to lead the people. Bosco: “It is not enough that we love the young; Dioces shepherd. Ledger who was the facilitator, Bishop Rolando said the the young must know that they are loved.” He He made this statement at The idea of the theme is to the reason for the workshop workshop was important as it stressed that this required additional efforts from last week’s workshop for the help the bishops to guide the and the theme is to help helps the Bishops to better the side of the parents and that they should be Bishops at the Emmaus people. address the problems in PNG serve the people and how to ready to pay personally through the spirit of self- Conference Centre, Don Bosco “If the shepherd is lost, then using the image of the good shepherd them and bring sacrifice not only in believing nor imposing on chil- Technological Institute, Port the sheep will be everywhere. shepherd. Moresby. people closer to God. dren, but by putting it into practice. His challenged to the young was what Don Couples key towards discipleship Bosco would tell them: ‘“Be young and stay young!” Staying young meant fighting against evil and sin in you and against you. It’s not the age or sickness that makes a person old but the disposi- COUPLES For Christ (CFC) is Boy Nunez, said the aim of the others and this was no different was first introduced in the tions towards evil and sin.’ all about family and how CFC is to conduct mission-life to this ministry as it continues diocese, I always say you are a The mass was followed by the Cultural Presen- husbands and wives can work programs and thanked all who to see significant spiritual family together. But you also tation of the students where the best of PNG cul- together and lead their lives had been instrumental in enrichment in the lives of its belong to the diocese. ture was being showed off… not Tolai or Pomio or towards true discipleship in the setting the CFC ministry in Lae, members. But CFC, you are joined ARoB or New Ireland or Manus or West New life of the Catholic Church in Morobe Province. CFC through prayer, bible together but every time the Britain or the Mixed... but Papua New Guinea. the country. “It is not only having a studies and other programs diocese needs you, you are Some parents have joined in the “sing-sing” as a These reassuring words personal relationship with has really strengthened their there.” show of celebrating and support to their children. were made during the CFC 19th Christ but also growing in relationship with Christ and Meantime the 19th The Filipino Salesian Cooperators have also anniversary marking yet holiness,” Br Boy said during evangelizing to bless other anniversary was marked with joined in the celebration by the rendition of some another significant the anniversary celebrations people. colourful contemporary and of their Filipino Folk Dance. achievement through this held at the Lae Coronation Lae Catholic Diocese traditional dancing Indeed, the three-days celebration was a PNG ministry with the Lae Catholic College. Bishop, Christian Blouin ,also performances, dramas and expression of how Don Bosco was truly loved... for Diocese. Br Boy said God showed shared similar thoughts and food shared with those who we have been loved by Don Bosco first across CFC Area Coordinator, Br values of how to show love to said, “Since Couples For Christ attended this milestone event. space and time. This, we know. �

The 16th of August, the birthday of Don Bosco, was truly a day of thanksgiving marked with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided by His Excellency, Archbishop Francesco Pan- filo, SDB, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Rabaul. Page 4 October, 2015 Catholic Reporter St Peter Channel mark Care of Creation day

By Sr. Daisy Anne Lisania MSC encyclical, he challenged all pres- Francesco said; “The Church is not ent to live the virtue of stewardship against the return of its lands to the ALL around the world, the en- towards creation but the highlight of people, in fact my predecessors cyclical of Pope Francis, his message was from his Pastoral have generously given up portions 'Laudato Si' is being put into letter to the Catholic faithful of the of prime land for free to the people practice whether in a parish, Archdiocese of Rabaul issued on of Takubar” local community, institution or the Solemnity of the Assumption. Drawing from Pope Francis organization. The practical approaches in- words, he concluded byaskingall This was made even more clude; present to work together with the meaningful when His Holiness pro- 1. the church giving back land to bishop to make these practical ap- claimed September 1 as a Day of people esp. from large plantations ( proaches become a reality for the Common Good. Prayer for the Care of Creation. Karlai and Putput) but that people are willing to share this land with “For this reason I appeal to St Peter Chanel Catholic College each other as good stewards, and everyone to put aside personal in- of Secondary Teacher Education in not to be selfish with it because terests and think about the good of the Archdiocese of Rabaul took God is the NAMBAWAN PAPA all, especially of our children. “What heed to the Pope's call when to- GRAUN. kind of world do we want to leave gether with the staff and 2. Low income housing to pro- to those who come after us”? The students,teachers put up activities vide homes to people, this will be Church does not have any other in- to mark the day. built at the back of Kalabond Sports terest than “to encourage an hon- Adorned with green t-shirts with Archbishop Panfilo delivers his speech to the students and Staff of St field. est and open debate so that 'Care of Creation' written on and Peter Chanel Catholic College of Secondary Teacher Education. 3. the restructuring of the agree- particular interests or ideologies will green meri blouses, they were day for years to come as was Markus MSC, parents and citizens ment of the Palm Oil Project of Sig- not prejudice the common good” ready to be protectors of Mother stated by the Chief Executive Offi- who reside in the campus. ite Mukus in West Pomio, for (LS 188). Earth. cer, John Maidang. The Guest Speaker of the environmental friendly project and The day ended with activities Although they celebrated on 4 Present to witness the day were Day was Archbishop Francesco a consensus with parties con- like pantomimes, songs, dances September, the message was loud Archbishop Emeritus Karl Hesse Panfilo. cerned. and speeches all related to the and clear- they want to carry on this MSC, Sr. Anita MSC, Sr. Susan Speaking on the overview of the Speaking of disposing of land of large plantations, Archbishop Care of Creation. PNG & SI Catholic Bishops celebrate 50 years of diocese establishment Saint Augustine’s parish turns 14

THE Saint Augustine’s testimony of how this parish of the Lae Catholic parish has grown in its Diocese marked 14 years faith,” St Augustine’s Parish anniversary in colour and Chaplain Fr Philemon said. style on August 30, 2015 at He said working together its University of Technology in building a vibrant com- chapel grounds. munity at Saint Augustine’s Parish Chaplain, Fr Catholic parish will the Philemon Korake, who led main focus for its parish- the anniversary mass and ioners within the Lae Dio- addressed a filled-to-ca- cese in 2015. pacity chapel saying the Fr Philemon Korake after parish has come a long years of studies in the way and seen significant country and abroad was or- spiritual growth. dained as priest of St Au- The 14th anniversary gustine’s parish in 2012 celebrations was accompa- and finds his work very en- nied by raditional singsing couraging with the 25 male groups who adorned the students who are accom- day with singing to coincide modated at the chapel with the parish’s Feast Day grounds and attend studies of Saint Augustine of at UNITECH. Hippo, and blessing of its The new council execu- new parish council executives of St Augustine are tives. Chairman Chris Kobal, Fr Philemon who also led Vice Chairman Andrew Sa- the anniversary mass said riman, Secretary Joy Toniu faith within the St Augus- and Treasurer Wilson tine’s parish has really Kobal. grown over the years since Fr Philemon urged the the establishment of the new parish executives to 5 reps from each Archdioecese. chapel within the university reflect on the themes of campus. love, truth and freedom to “The faith here in the guide them during their campus has really grown in three-year voluntary term. By Louise Mary Kodor Institute (DBTI) for the Eucharistic mass with the establishment of dioceses, 19 the last 14 years. The St Augustine’s new which was celebrated by the Apostolic in PNG and 3 in Solomon Islands. Catholics along with other Chairman Chris Kobal said SUNDAY 27th September marked a Nuncio, Archbishop Michael Banach. As part of the celebration, 5 Bishops denominations were as- he has held an executive very special day for the Catholic Speaking to the congregation, the representing the 4 regions of PNG and signed a specific time to council role in previous Church in Papua New Guinea and the Nuncio highlighted the history of the 1 from the diocese of Honiara in use the Christian Centre for years and is pleased to Solomon Islands. Catholic Church in PNG and how it has Solomon Islands were invited to share worship on campus. Once serve and believes this is a The Catholic bishops from the been an authentic model to lead the their experience and contribution of their this place (St Augustine’s) divine calling for him to region to the church in PNG, Solomon dioceses of the two countries launched people of God. parish was established, the serve in his parish. Islands and the universal church. the celebration of 50 years of the “For the last few years, the Catholic faith has really grown be- “I hope my calling as the The Nuncio applauded the Church for establishment of the dioceses of PNG Church in PNG and Solomon Islands cause the community fieel new parish council chair- its continuous service and urged the and Solomon Islands. has been faithful to the words of Jesus, that they have a place to man will see many good people to become involved with their The launching of the jubilee attracted to do good, and lead others to the truth,” worship. On Sundays our things to come in the near parishes and contribute positively to Catholic faithfuls in Port Moresby who he said. chapels are filled to capac- future. I am about to start building the country and most packed the Mary Help of Christian’s The Catholic Church has deep roots ity and people sitting out- my new role,” new parish importantly be proud of the Catholic shrine at Don Bosco Technological in all parts of PNG and Solomon Islands side the chapel is a Chairman Chris Kobal said. faith.