austraLasia
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Macau Part
II: Centenary Mass at Yuet Wah Millennium
Hall
MACAU: 13th February 2006 --
Yesterday afternoon and evening the Salesian China centenary reached a high
point with a Eucharistic celebration at Yuet Wah (literally, 'flower of Canton')
College Millennium Hall. The main theme for the celebration was the unity
of the Salesian Family for the love of the young people of China, especially
those who are poorest. Seven of EAO's nine Salesian bishops were in
attendance along with all of the provincials and more than 1500 members of the
Salesian Family from Macau.
The Bishop of Macau, Right
Rev. Joseph Lau presided at the Eucharist and the Rector Major preached the
homily, speaking of Don Bosco's dreams about China. He spole in English
and Fr Savio Hon, provincial, translated into Cantonese.
Before the final blessing there was a moving 'renewal of promise' before the
Rector Major, a commitment in love and with passion to accomplish Don Bosco's
dream for China. The commitment took the form of a renewal of profession
for SDBs, the renewal of promise by members of the Salesian Family, while young
people from Macau made their own special promise.
The Mass
was followed by a centenary dinner with 1200 members of the Salesian
Family. VIPs included the Chief Administrator, Dr. Edward Ho, and the
aforementioned bishop of Macau. The Rector Major took the occasion to
thank the Chief Administrator for the support given to the Salesians, especially
the strong support of the government for Salesian educational work. The
entire day's events were also reported in the Macao Daily.
A little later we will report on the events of the 13th February, now drawing to
a close in Macau and which include another centennial high point - at Instituto
Salesiano, the first school established by the Salesians in
1906.
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