Archdiocese of Suva: 2019

Sunday, March 10, 2019

DEACONATE ORDINATIONS AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART, SUVA

Today, 11 young men were ordained to the Deaconate by Archbishop Peter Chong in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Suva. It is perhaps one of the biggest groups of deacons to be ordained in the Cathedral. All 11 are transitional deacons and will be ordained priests later in the year.

The deacons are Mikaele Misinale SM, Iosefo Vili SM, Pio Ravu SM, Marisiale Weleca MSC, Tokabwebwe Kiaman MSC, Gaberiele Dulunaq ui MSC, Sikeli Tuilevuka, Viliame Baleikoro and Petero Apenisa of the Archdiocese of Suva and Teakare Betero of the Society of St Columban.

The Archdiocese of Suva offer our newly ordained deacons every blessing as they continue their preparations for ordination to ministerial priesthood.

CARITAS FIJI ESTABLISHED

After a day and a half of planning, reflection and conversation the new Caritas Fiji Team were formally welcomed at Nicolas House this afternoon.

Caritas is the charity arm of the Church and works toward the development and rehabilitation of peoples and communities wherever the Church has a presence. After two years of discussion with Caritas Oceania, Fiji is now a member of Caritas International.

Leading the Team is the Director, Ms. Agatha Ferei Furivai. The Coordinator for the Social, Ecological and Justice Programme is Mr. Kositatino Tikomaibolatagane and the Coordinator for Disaster Management is Mr. Semi Masilomani. Sr. Mariana Tevurega will coordinate the programme for Women in the Archdiocese of Suva.

Archbishop Peter expressed his confidence in the new Caritas Team and the wealth of experience they bring to their respective roles in the Curia.

We welcome onboard the new Caritas Fiji Team!