More than 250 Mothers from the Catholic diocese of Gizo were involved in the week Rally at St. Dominic Vanga Rural Training Center from 2nd - 7th December 2009. The Rally commenced with the colorful parade.
The theme, "We United to Serve Our Diocese" really a challenging theme which Bishop Luciano Capelli's presentation on "Dynamic Fedility", reminded every mothers the 50 years the Diocese went through.
Bishop enouraged every mothers to serve the Diocsese. In his Homily during the opening Mass he also encouraged mothers to live life to its fullest as mothers for the diocese by observing the 7 vurtues of Mary the Mother of Jesus. The Sessions included speakers from religious Sisters, Fathers and staff facilitators. The mothers have the privileged to give contributions, encouragements and suggestions, recommendations and giving questions.
Mrs. Cecilia mother from Wagina parish said, "Our role should be tolerated rather than ignored by the elders in our community. We are not only for cooking and give comfort to husband. Why not, a program for Father's".
Mrs Francis from Gizo Parish Contributed, saying, "to get us away from these artificial mothods we need to run our own clinics, many clinics are run by the province and we cannot stop this, but as it is available and other fathers are still encouraging their wife to use contraceptions". Mrs. Magaret from Ringi Cove said, "it is greatly touch when mothers knew more on the moral teaching of the church on Contraceptive. We can follow the moral teaching of the church, there is no reason to excused, but we what reliable husband"
The presentations gave confident to some mothers to stand and present their findings to 250 mothers including their visiting friends. During the last day of the Rally a thanksgiving Eucharist Mass was celebrated were Fr. Stevin Kamoa OP gave his encougment saying that "it is not a closing program but a mission to be carry out to fulfil your vision".
The program was coordinated by Janet Burabura, Diocesan Women's Coordinator.
It was a great gift for the Diocese of Gizo to celebrate the Deaconate (Ordination) of Br. Steven Te’e this Week end the 27th of March, his is during the year of the Golden Jubilee for the Diocese of Gizo.
Media Education Seminar, Southern Deanery Parishes
Participants during Session.
Participants, group photo.
Bishop Luciano Capelli sdb, presentation during morning session.
Participants from Wagina, Ringi Cove, Simbo, Ranogga, Mile 3 and Sotokava (Pailoqe) successfully attended the 5 days Media Seminar here in Gizo. 15 participants are fully committed to involve in some of the activities during the activities. The seminar involves activities such as how to write simple letters, the 5W’s and an H (Where, What, When, Who, Why and How) and creative Posters, each have the opportunity to share messages on their own posters.
To keep them awake during the whole day activities, small games were organized during the end of the sessions and during after breaks. At the evenings and mornings, participants are encouraged to involve in Rosaries and Eucharist celebrations. At night times from 8:30pm to 10:30pm, video shows were shown which encouraged the participants to practicing reflect on the messages in the films, which may enable them to communicate when events/occasions might happen.
The Media Seminar was commenced on the 26th to 30th October, which was facilitated by Joseph Lalaubatu with the help of Rellysdom and Tagolo.
Bishop Luciano's Birthday and Anniversary as a Bishop
The Diocese of Gizo witnessed the 1st Episcopal Anniversary and 61st birthday of the Bishop of Gizo, Most Rev– Luciano Capelli sbd.
Included in the celebrations were those from the parishes, Parish priests, Diocesan Pastoral Teams of Animators (DPTA), staff from the Movement of the Better World (PNG) and communities around Gizo who joined in with the thanksgiving Mass on the 18th October 2008.
During the hour of thanksgiving, Bishop Luciano Capelli encouraged everyone to participate and be involved in building up the church of God. “…... the church is everyone, our parish and our Diocese which is entrusted to everyone….. We are all part of the church and have a mission and role to implement the pastoral services to all…...The church is like a chain which has links which are strong and important to our church. The weakest link is where the strength of the church is…” He strongly encouraged everyone to implement and build the church on those links.
However the church has experienced difficulties through its journey but encountered missions of hope.
Pre seminarians’ have been sent to NAC and the youths’ establishment in our Diocese brings hope to the Diocese. Bishop Capelli thanked God for his Journey as a priest to people from different back grounds. He is here with a mission which is not an accident but a dream before conception. The celebrations continued with speeches, entertainment, cake and dancing which highlighted his 1st Episcopal Anniversary and his 61st birthday.
More than 8 participant attended the Prayer leaders workshop from 15th—17th April at Moli formation center. The workshop, mainly to help Prayer leaders to know their roles as leaders, this is mainly to serve their community.
The original Cathedral was completed and opened on the 18th of June 1964. In 2002, the side of St. Peter's was opened out to provide more space and allow the Trade Winds to cool the congregation. The work was supervised by the original builder, Joe De Dassel. Here, we see the extensions about 85% complete
Diocese of Gizo in the Solomon Islands Deacons Ordained!
On the 5th of June 2004, two Deacons were ordained by Bishop Bernard O'Grady in St. Peter's Cathedral, Gizo. Albert and Geoffrey are "on loan" to Gizo Diocese from the Auki Diocese in Malaita. They will be in the Gizo Diocese for approximately five years. All going well, they will return home briefly at the end of the year for their ordination to the Priesthood. Albert and Geoffrey have been working in the community and have been well received. The Cathedral was packed to overflowing for the beautiful ceremony. Local people worked very hard to decorate the Church and prepared a magnificent feast. Pan Pipers from Vanga College performed for the processional and recessional parts of the ceremony. Kiribati children performed the Offertory and there was a fine choir. We show here a few scenes from the colourful and happy event.
Diocesan News 
On the 5th of June 2004, two Deacons were ordained by Bishop Bernard O'Grady in St. Peter's Cathedral, Gizo. Albert and Geoffrey are "on loan" to Gizo Diocese from the Auki Diocese in Malaita. They will be in the Gizo Diocese for approximately five years. All going well, they will return home briefly at the end of the year for their ordination to the Priesthood.
