East Timor – Bishop Leandro Maria Alves presides over the celebrations in honour of Don Bosco
Lospalos, East Timor – January 2024 – On the day of the Feast of Don Bosco, Wednesday 31 January, the bishop of Baucau, Bishop Leandro Maria Alves, celebrated the solemn Eucharist with the Salesian Family, the young people, the benefactors and all the friends of Don Bosco. 467 people received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Paul's Parish in Lospalos. In the homily, Bishop Alves praised the figure of Don Bosco and his commitment to welcoming young people and offering them the best education of his time. The celebrations in honour of Don Bosco also took place in other locations in East Timor and, in the days leading up to 31 January, the Salesian Family was involved in sports and awareness-raising activities for environmental care.
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