Papua New Guinea – 3rd Provincial Chapter of the Salesian PGS Vice-Province
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – April 2024 - The Third Provincial Chapter of the Salesian Vicve-Province of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands (PGS) took place from 10 to 12 April. Sixteen members from different backgrounds representing the Salesians of the PGS Vice-Province were present, and reflected on and explored the theme of GC29: "PASSIONATE ABOUT JESUS CHRIST, DEDICATED TO YOUNG PEOPLE. Living our Salesian vocation faithfully and prophetically.“ Opening the Chapter, Fr Gregorio Bicomong, PGS Superior, invited the Salesians to a process of conversion, highlighting four aspects: Falling in love, Committing to love, Growing in love and Sharing love. The Chapter Moderator, Fr Pedro Sachitula, then presented the working document to the Chapter members, a summary of the answers sent by the members of the PGS Vice-Province. The opening Eucharist was celebrated on 11 April by Bishop Peter Baquero, SDB, Bishop of Kerema, with the work of the day that opened with the report on the status of the PGS Vice-Province presented by Fr Bicomong and the financial report presented by Fr Srimal Priyanga Silva, PGS Economer. The Chapter members, divided into two groups, reflected on the three core areas of GC29 and at the end of the various phases of work the final document was approved. The members elected Fr Sachitula as delegate of the PGS Vice-Province to GC29 and Fr Ariel Magatangay as substitute. Fr Bicomong presided over the Eucharist that concluded the Provincial Chapter.
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