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South Africa: Joys and sorrows of a Parish Priest |
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Written by Fr. Giorgio Massa
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Monday, 10 December 2007 |
 When appointed to a mission or a parish, the priest is invited by the Bishop, or by the superior, to take it easy, not to start by changing time tables, arrangements of sitting in Church, uniforms of extraordinary Eucharistic ministers, etc., but to be patient, study the situation, consult with the pastoral parish council (PPC), before taking decisions. Nobody likes to have his routine disrupted without proper explanation especially a church’s congregation.The first three months may not be easy for the new priest but then, little by little, things will become clearer and easier. A priest coming to a new congregation comes with plans and expectations and so does the congregation that receives the new priest. Will these plans and expectations coincide or not? As a rule, adjustments will have to be made by both parties. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 December 2007 )
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Kenya: Perpetual profession |
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Written by Jonah M. Makau, imc
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Saturday, 08 December 2007 |
The day was chilly and the clouds seemed to hold the sunshine captive for yet another hour. It was at eight in the morning and all of us wished the weather would give us a break. Fr. Penda confirmed that he was ferrying the flowers and the spiritual dimension got ready to finalise the liturgical matters. The day was Saturday 1st December. After a couple of years, the Allamano community was going to celebrate another perpetual profession. The first products of Allamano’s year-of-service students were finally going to commit themselves permanently to the church. It had been a great and tough journey. Giolitti had been working at Wamba in northern Kenya, while Br. Blaise had been working at Chinga Parish in Kisumu. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 December 2007 )
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AEFJN: Some news from the Brussels’office |
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Saturday, 08 December 2007 |
 In January 2008, we will welcome Sister Anne RUTTER, from the Congregation of St Joseph of Cluny, in the office. Sr Anne belongs to the English Antenna and we thank the members of this antenna for their generosity in letting Sr Anne to work in the International Secretariat.
We will inform you later of the changes that will occur in the office re. the work of each member of the team. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 07 December 2007 )
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Written by Carlos Azpiroz Costa OP - Marie Fabiola Valesquez Maya OP
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Wednesday, 05 December 2007 |
 This letter comes from the Master of the Dominican Order, fr. Carlos, and the International Coordinator of Dominican Sisters International, sr. FabiolaDuring recent weeks, we are especially aware of the people of Pakistan and our Dominican Family members among them. We stand in prayer and solidarity with them during this time of crisis.
The crisis in Pakistan exists because the President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, declared a State of Emergency on the 3rd of November. As a result, the Constitution of Pakistan is suspended, the citizens of Pakistan are deprived of their basic human rights, dozens of Supreme Court and High Courts Judges and Chief Justices are under house arrest, and people do not have access to local independent television channels or to international news channels. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 December 2007 )
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