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The children of Rigo

11/9/2010

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On Sunday, 31st October, I had the opportunity to travel with Robert - an aspirant to the Order - to his home village in Rigo, about three hours' drive to the East of Port Moresby. I went there to meet his family, but also to witness the consecration of many children - you can see them in the photo - to the Missionary Childhood Association.  The Consecration was carried out by Fr Homero Marin, CM, who is the Promoter of the Association in the Archdiocese of Port Moresby.
The people only get Mass two or three times a year, so they were rather astonished to have two priests at once!  I hope to be able to help them out with Mass occasionally next year.
As you can see in the following photos, it is a beautiful place:  very clean, beautifully kept, and (in contrast with Port Moresby) very safe.  The village snuggles picturesquely in a bend of the local river ...


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    Fr Martin Wallace has been assigned to Dominican College since February, 2009.

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