Papua New Guinea - Salesian Missions Day: Building bridges through dialogue and reflection

20 June 2024

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – June 2024 – Salesian Mission Day was held on 8 June at the Don Bosco Technological Institute in Port Moresby,  the theme being "Builders of dialogue". Members of the Salesian Family participated, including ADMA, Past Pupils, FMA, Caritas Sisters of Jesus, Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, Salesian Cooperators and Salesians. The programme began with a stimulating Taizé prayer led by Rica Lavilla and the missionary group from the Don Bosco Technical School, Gabutu. After the prayer, Fr Angel Sanchez SDB led the participants in lectio divina, inviting them to reflect on the history of the Samaritan woman and encouraging them to reflect on their own lives and relationships. Fr Gregorio Bicomong, Superior of the Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS) Vice-Province, led a session on the importance of building bridges through dialogue and understanding, highlighting the role that dreams play in shaping relationships and interactions. Throughout the day, participants were encouraged to engage in an open and respectful dialogue, sharing their thoughts and experiences. The focus of the programme was to build bridges and promote dialogue to inspire meaningful connections and create lasting relationships between participants.

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