News from Aliwal North, De Aar,

Hilton and Pietermaritzburg Communities:

On the 2nd of July, Fr. Surdel SCJ left South Africa for his holiday in Poland. This year together with his classmates he celebrates the jubilee of 25 years of perpetual vowels. Best wishes and God’s blessing for another 25 years.

On the 13th of July, Fr. Strittmatter after spending a couple of months in the Aliwal Community went back to his parish in Middelburg.

On the 20th of July, Fr. Przybys SCJ went to Poland for his sabbatical.

On the 23rd of July, Fr. Grzelak SCJ came back from his holiday and began to teach a couple of courses at the St Joseph’s Theological Institute in Cedara.

On the 25th of July, there was a celebration at St. Teresa Mission linked with the veneration of the Relics of St. Therese.

From the 26th to 30th of July, Frs.: Maslowski SCJ and Mpiti SCJ visited Kasisi Mission near Lusaka, Zambia. They met several possible candidates to our pre-novitiate program. They had a chance to see the capitol and the surrounding areas of Lusaka and the Mission. They were hosted by Sisters of the Little Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, religious congregation, who work in the retreat center and the orphanage. They were also helped by the parish priest (a Jesuit) who does the mission ministry there.

From the 5th to 8th of August, Bp. Musialek SCJ, paid a short visit to the Hilton Community. It was good to chat and spend time with him.

From the 10th to 12th of August, Fr. Maslowski SCJ participated in the “winter living theology.” This year it was on “The many faces of Jesus” led by Fr. Gerald O’Collins SJ.

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