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PAKISTAN

The third Speaker was from Pakistan, a La Salle Brother, Zafar Daud, FSC. His work is the formation of catechists. One of the main aspects of this formation program is to ensure the correct understanding of Islam because the catechists are the “front-liners” in the dialogue. If the catechists can show the parishioners the importance of dialogue, peace can be maintained in a country in which the Catholic population is a real minority.

The last Speaker we had invited was White Father Diego Cucarella, M. Afr, Director of PISAI. He knows what it takes to train missionaries to become “heralds” of dialogue with Islam. Dialogue has to be paired with Christian witness. This balance is a fragile one, but when dialogue is carried out with love and wisdom, the partner in dialogue will readily forgive some “imbalances” in the encounter.

We have added one more article, concerning the obstacles that arise in dialogue with Islam. It is an online talk Fr. Christoph Roucou gave a few weeks ago at an Interreligious dialogue event organized by the IRD Committee of the USG-UISG in Rome. The article summarizes well the different aspects that come into play when we talk about mission and Islam

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The Role of Catechists in the Dialogue with Muslims in Pakistan

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Administration of De La Salle Secondary School Bomana and La Salle Technical College Hohola

Author: Br David Hawke

Sir John. M. Cardinal Ribat MSC, DD, KBE has notified the Department of Education in Port Moresby that Br Antony Swamy Pancras is re-appointed Principal of De La Salle Secondary School Bomana with Br Thomas Mabol Yapo and Ms Annette Ingirin continuing as Deputy Principals.

I have appointed Br Reegan Acting Principal of La Salle Technical College Hohola and Br Antony Swamy Pancras Director. In consultation with Br Antony and Mr Merv McCormack Executive Director of the Lasallian Mission Council position descriptions for both Brothers have been developed. I appreciate the generosity and availability of Brothers Antony and Reegan.

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New Visitor for The District of Eastern North America New Visitor for The District of Eastern North America

Author: Lasallian Region of North America (RELAN)

Brother Superior General Robert Schieler, FSC, has announced Brother Robert Schaefer, FSC, as the third Visitor for the District of Eastern North America (DENA).

Brother Robert most recently served as the Secretary of Formation for the Lasallian Mission for the Institute. He previously served as a teacher, campus minister, assistant principal and principal in numerous Lasallian schools.

“The breadth of his experiences, combined with his positive attitude, good humor, and abundant zeal makes Brother Robert an ideal candidate to assume leadership for our District,” Brother Dennis Lee, FSC, current DENA Visitor, said.

Brother Robert began his term as Visitor on 1 September 2021

More info: https://www.fscdena.org/2021/03/02/the-third-visitor-of-the-district-named/

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Archbishop Appoints Acting Principal of Jubilee Catholic Secondary School

Author: Merv McCormack, Executive Director of the Lasallian Mission Council.

It is pleasing to report that the Archbishop of Port Moresby, Cardinal Sir John Ribat KBE MSC, has endorsed the appointment of Mrs Barbara Lames Miles as Acting Principal of Jubilee Catholic Secondary School from the commencement of 2021. Barbara has been a staff member at Jubilee for thirteen years, the last five of which have been as Deputy Principal (Academic). Barbara is a well-known and respected senior leader at the school, and will seamlessly move into the Principalship.

On behalf of all Lasallians throughout the District of ANZPPNG, welcome, Barbara. We look forward to you joining the Lasallian Principals’ network.

At this time, it is appropriate to acknowledge again, the faithful, generous and longstanding Lasallian service provided by the retiring Principal, Mrs. Bernadette Ove AFSC. Bernadette’s twenty years as Jubilee’s leader was marked by a genuine commitment to the Lasallian education mission in Port Moresby and beyond. As Bernadette returns to her home village in coming months, there is no doubt that she will devote her considerable skills and experience to important educational endeavours.

Farewell, Bernadette- we know that you will continue to be a faithful Lasallian presence in the times ahead.

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Brother Carlos Castañeda is Appointed Visitor of The District of Mexico Norte

Brother Robert Schieler, Superior General, has appointed Brother Carlos Castañeda Casas as Visitor of the District of Mexico Norte for a term of office that runs from May 15, 2021 to May 14, 2024.

Br. Carlos was born in the city of Zacatecas, Mexico on 12 September 1970. He entered the Juniorate in 1985, made his first vows in 1988 and his perpetual profession in 1996.

He completed his university studies at the Centro de Estudios Superiores La Salle de Monterrey, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Sciences. Subsequently, he completed a Master’s degree in Education with a specialisation in cognitive processes at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. He holds a PhD in Education and Educational Leadership from the Universidad Autónoma del Noreste.

Brother Carlos Castañeda has carried out his ministry in various roles, such as teacher and at elementary education, as well as Academic Director and Rector at the university level. He was also Director of Mission for the District of Mexico Norte and for five years he was the Secretary for Mission in the Regional Office of RELAL, while he was also a member of the International Council for Association and the Lasallian Educational Mission CIAMEL.