In her 32nd letter, Graciela also shared with the whole Congregation the new foundation on the island of Flores, in the city of Ruteng, Indonesia. Great news that testifies to our universality once again.
This is what she told us:
We have long had a desire to go to this country, the East Asia province led the way. Now it is Indico Pacifico that is making this presence concrete.
I have to thank the delicate dedication of Emelinda Falsis FIwho has so painstakingly traveled, searched, discerned with her province and her government, in order to offer the General Government the most valuable data to take the step. After receiving the letter from the Bishop who authorized our presence there (DNC 139), with the Provincial Superior and my council, I discerned the sisters who would be sent. They will live in a rented house that we have found with considerable difficulty, after much searching. So we have a home!
There is also a group of young people from the Philippines, who were accompanying online, and now we will continue to do so directly.
The invitation was sent to us by Frs. Verbitas and it is they who have collaborated with us in everything we initially needed. Our pastoral service there will be general formation, English classes, and the care of a boarding school (hostel) for girls and boys.
The sisters sent are:
- H. Mary Juelar (Superior)
- H. Judith Campaniel
- H. Mary Sweet Candelaria
How many thanks we have to give together to the Father because at the end of the world we wish to go in search of souls and the world remains small for our desires!
