East Timor - Salesian vocational promotion meeting
Ainaro, East Timor - 5 September 2020 - The Vocation Animation Team of the Vice Province of East Timor (TLS), led by Fr Isaias Bonifacio, SDB, reached out to spread the seed of the Salesian vocation among about 200 young students of the Diocesan Secondary School of Ainaro. The Salesian Brother Filipe da Conceição, a member of the Vocation Animation Team, presented the Life of Don Bosco and the identity of the Salesians. Fr Aderito da Costa, SDB, presented the Mission of the Salesians; while Fr Bonifacio presented the Salesian Formation Process. The TLS Vice Province currently has three Aspirantates: one for junior high school Aspirants in Venilale, another for high school students (Assales) in Fatumaca and Dili-Comoro, and one based at CENTEC for candidates from non-Salesian backgrounds.