DR Congo – Canonical erection of the Salesian Mamma Margaret Community in Goma
Goma, DR Congo – September 2024 - On Tuesday 24 September the Mamma Margaret House, headquarters of the St Joseph Delegation of Central East Africa (AFC-EST), received its canonical erection. The ceremony was presided over by Fr Guillermo Basañes, Superior of the Central Africa Province (AFC), in the presence of the Delegate of the AFC-EST and the members of the newly constituted Salesian community. This erection follows the approval of the Rector Major, which took place on 11 July 2024, thus validating the establishment of the Mamma Margaret community, headquarters of the St Joseph Delegation (AFC-EST) in view of the future Vice-Province. During the event, Fr Césaire Ilowa was also installed as Rector. In his homily, Fr Basañes stressed the vocation and ministry of this community, which focuses on three main areas: hospitality, animation and government, in addition to formation. These areas will form the foundations of the traditions of the new Vice-Province, said Fr Basañes.
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