St. Peters Youths Gizo Complete 2021-Year Program.
About 40 youths from the St. Peters Cathedral Gizo have completed their youth camp at Nusa Bosco primary school on Gizo Island, purposely to mark their end-year programs.
A Visit from Italian Friends.
A short visit, yet a reminder of the bond we share, established by our Emeritus Italian bishop, Bishop Emeritus Luciana Capelli—a Solo Heart made in Italy, as Fr. Soloko recalled.
YE Seminar Successfully end after 3 Weekends
About 90 youths from the three Catholic parishes from the Diocese of Gizo have benefited from the Youth Encounters (YE) Seminar; which was facilitated by a Diocesan youth coordinator Mr. Kolody, and the assistant parish priest from Gizo parish Fr. Dominic Soloko.
Youth Leaders Workshop and Training Program Achieves.
20 youth participants have successfully received their certificates after completing a four-day training program, which was held from July 6th to July 9th at the St. Peter's Youth Center, Gizo.
The workshop aimed primarily to assist these young individuals in understanding the seven priorities of the CBC PNG/SI Catholic Youth Ministry and to explore potential actions. This initiative encouraged them to participate in group discussions and deliver presentations.
The workshop was facilitated by Sr. Sharon Palencia, a Youth Commission for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. In her concluding remarks, she emphasized that the main goal of the Youth Ministry is to guide young people in meeting, accepting, and committing themselves to Christ.
Her speech underscored the central aim of the Youth Ministry, PNG/SI, which is to disseminate the gospel among young people, empowering them to take an active role in evangelizing the world.
Sister Sharon stated that their program has now progressed to phase 3. However, the Solomon Islands is currently unable to advance to that stage, but can participate from phase 3 back to phase 1.
Significant moments during the workshop included the celebration of Solomon Islands Independence Day, which coincided with the event, as well as the observance of the Feast of Blessed Peter To Rot in anticipation of his forthcoming canonization as a saint in October 2025.
The youth participants hailed from Vanga, Gizo, and Noro, encompassing the two parishes involved.
After the event, 20 individuals were awarded their certificates.
Youth Encounter Facilitators Workshop, Noro Parish
A Youth Encounters Seminar that was facilitated by the Youth team from the Diocese of Gizo has commenced on the 25th and ended successfully on 27 June 2021 this weekend at St. Eusebius parish Noro.
A Youth Encounters Seminar that was facilitated by the Youth team from the Diocese of Gizo has commenced on the 25th and ended successfully on 27 June 2021 this weekend at St. Eusebius parish Noro.
A formation seminar is purposely to equip the 19 participants to become trainers, which they may organize themselves and they can facilitate the program to their parishes.
Sr. Matrina Qilaziutu OP Celebrates Golden Jubilee.
Sr. Matrina Qilaziutu was so happy to celebrate her Golden Jubilee with her Dominican family and the communities in St. Peter Cathedral, Gizo, on 26 April.
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Preside over her Jubilee Mass, Fr. Henry Paroi thanked God for the Blessing through Sr. Matrina for her journey as a Dominican sister. He also challenged other Dominicans to follow Sr. Matrina’s steps.
Sr. Matrina Qilaziutu comes from Tabarato Village in Choiseul, and she was accompanied by the late Sr. Joana Tebitara of Wagina Parish. On April 25, 1975, they made their first profession and took their vows from M.M. Josephine Campton OP, Prioress, in the presence of Bishop Eusebius Crawford.
She spent seven years in primary school before assisting Sr. M. Christopher at Moli Primary School from 1966 to 1968.
She completed her grade 4 teaching training at Honiara's Nazareth Apostolic Center before spending two years teaching at elementary schools run by the Diocese of Gizo.
She then underwent the formation for three years before joining the Dominican family on April 25, 1975. She taught in Gizo Primary School after completing part-time training at Teaching College. She taught at Titiana, Nila, Pirakamae, Moli, and St. Anna's Vocational Training School for Girls.
Then, in 1993, she was named Vicarress Leader of the Dominican Sisters and was re-elected for four more years.
She studied theology at Nungulina College in Darwin from 2001 to 2002. And returned to Solomon to work as a formator for novices from 2006 to 20011.
To shape and mold her as a Dominican Sister, she had her renewal in Australia while performing pastoral duties in the Diocese of Gizo and for the Sirovanga Catholic Women's Group.
She once served as a Vicariate Bursa for the Dominican Sisters of Gizo and the congregation.
Sr. Matrina is celebrating her Jubilee at Gizo, where she began her professional career 50 years ago.
Reflection, Solobosco Youths
 Junior Zachariah Nila Don Bosco Secondary School.
It was all about experiences. I found it different at home, and at the secondary school and it was different at this gathering. Playing, sharing together, singing and praying together. More often is observing and exercising my spiritual deeds with the Salesian family. Finally, I realize it was not an entertainment. |
 Faustina UvaNila Don Bosco Secondary School. Moreover, was by observing the Spiritual life of the Salesian family. At first, I felt that I am far from them, but their programs of activities kept my attention, focused on them and I started to feel the spirituality outcome of it while involving. |
 Marisi Tuva Nila Don Bosco Secondary School. It was enjoyable to spend time with other youths from other Don Bosco schools. More youths who have different feelings with different ideas was indeed a good experience I came across. Grouping us together was one experience that enables me to contribute, this was by discussion, sharing and simple housekeeping etc. |
The Mercy Fever In Gizo Diocese
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MERCY FEVER’ which converts and globalises the hearts proposed to us by Pope Francis to commit us to forgive others and challenge us to service and solidarity with all has reached the highest point in the thermometer here in Gizo at the centre south Pacific region
The isolation of the parishes from the Gizo Diocesan Centre makes it impossible for the people of the far away villages to reach the cathedral and the Holy Door of the Jubilee year
The pastoral team however did not give up the great opportunity offered to the faithful and proposed an easy and meaningful initiative “If the isolated faithful cannot go to the holy door at the cathedral, the holy door will go around the parishes and the villages to reach the isolated people”
The tour of the 14 villages ended today after two intensive months with the diocesan boat and 60 horse outboard motor which braved the sea which has not always peaceful and cooperative
The welcome ceremony at sea has been very well prepared
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The Holy door was preceded by the Cross and sided by the two banners of the Jubilee year logo
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The village warriors gave the Cross and the door a real custom and hero welcome
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There followed a liturgical celebration on meditation on God’s words, celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation and Eucharist
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The symbolic passing through the reconciliation door implied the acceptance of the gift of compassion received and the commitment to reconcile with one’s neighbours, and peace making among hostile groups. True peace we all believe passes through forgiveness freely received and given
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The people have been prepared by the pastoral team on a previous visit and responded with unexpected enthusiasm
The Gizo priests have shared their happiness in seeing the people participate with all good will
In Melanesian social life “reconciliation-compensation” are key words and the ritual is central in the culture of the village social life, Faith provides the experience first in oneself and the sharing of that experience to others as a commitment to the Gift received
Never have the priests worked so hard as these two months as ministers of reconciliation
How beautiful it is when we can experience reconciliation within ourselves and we share this gift to others… How beautiful it is when we can forgive each other and start again
Mistakes and conflicts can become moments encounter and of growth if faced with an open heart, motivated by faith and generosity
Luciano Capelli, sdb
Bishop of Gizo
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