East Timor – Conclusion of the Extraordinary Visitation of Fr Joseph Phuoc, Councillor for the East Asia-Oceania Region
Dili, East Timor – April 2024 – the Extraordinary Visitation of the Councillor for the East Asia-Oceania Region, Fr Joseph Phuoc, to the Saint Callistus Caravario Vice-Province in East Timor (TLS), which began on February 20, ended on Wednesday 3 April. On behalf of the Rector Major, Card. Ángel Fernández Artime, the Councillor visited the country, meeting the Salesians, listening carefully to their vocational stories and dedicating time to dialogue and sharing. In all circumstances he brought Salesians, members of the Salesian Family and the young people the joyful greeting and affection of the Rector Major. In recent days, Fr Phuoc participated in the appointments for Holy Week and celebrated Easter in the presence of the TLS Superior, Fr. Anacleto Pires, and his Council. During the last day of the Extraordinary Visitation, Fr Phuoc presided at the Eucharist for the entire Salesian Family of East Timor, accompanied by Fr Pires, the Provincial Council, the Rectors of Salesian houses and other Salesian priests. At the end of the Extraordinary Visitation, the Salesians of East Timor said that a new beginning is now opening for them, to put into practice the recommendations left by the Councillor.