Fr Abzalon's visits

Wallis and Futuna, Samoa and Kiribati

MSC House Teaoraereke, Kiribati. (Photo credited: Fr Abzalon)

14th February, 2023

The MSC Superior General Fr Abzalon Alvarado Tovar MSC visited various part of the Province and took the opportunity to experience the vast blue ocean countries in the Pacific, the people and their unique cultures. It is a tradition for every Superior General to take a trip to visit different communities where MSCs are working. He also has a chance to listen and empowering the Laity who are members of the Chevalier Family. 

He spent one week in Wallis, one week in Samoa and currently in Kiribati for one week. He was welcomed by their unique welcome ceremonies. He will return monday next week and celebrate the Final Vows of three MSC Brothers. 

Fr Abzalon is from Guatemala, South America. He was elected as Superior General in September 2017. 

With the MSC Lay Associates, Wallis. (Photo credited: Fr Abzalon)

With the MSC Lay Associates, Wallis. (Photo credited: Fr Abzalon)

St Peter Chanel Parish, Samoa. (Photo credited: Fr Abzalon)

St Peter Chanel Parish, Samoa. (Photo credited: Fr Abzalon)

Welcomed by Hon. Minister Alexander Teabo (red shirt) representative of the Government of Kiribati  and Fr Lopeti Manu MSC ousted district superior at the Airport VIP Lounge. (Photo credited: MP Betero Atanibora)

With the parish priest of St Joseph's Parish Fr Martin Everi MSC, Kiribati. (Photo credited: MP Betero Atanibora)

With Parishioners of St Joseph's Parish, Kiribati.  (Photo credited: MP Betero Atanibora)