PROVINCIAL CHAPTER 2023: DAY FIVE

THEME: MSC MISSION AND ECOLOGY IN THE PACIFIC

Sacrifice of the Mass led by Fr Tamati Sefo MSC and assisted by Superior General Fr Abzalon Tovar MSC (L) and Fr Paul Cashen MSC (MSC Australian Province and facilitator of the Chapter)
Thursday 26th January 2023 

Day Five begins with the prayer, reflection and communal wisdom continued from the previous day on Jesus as the Good Shepherd; 

"In Jesus we see the Good Shepherd who goes in search of those who are lost, who knows his own and gives his life to save them. he shows us the Father's deep concern for those who are considered unimportant and whose rights are disregarded. We learn from him hwo is gentle and humble of heart who eases our burdens and gives us rest. He also makes demands and speaks with authority. To those who come to him, he gives his own strength and courage to help them live and work for justice and peace." Constitutions Chapter 2 Spirit of the Society #7

"The Word coming from the Heart of his Father, made the world emerge from nothing; and from the Heart of the Incarnate Word, pierced on Calvary, I see a new world emerging, the world of those he has chosen. And this creation, so fertile, full of grandeur and inspirted by love and mercy, is the Church, the mystical body of Christ, which makes this new creation present on earth until the end of time."  Jules Chevalier, 1900

Safeguarding and Professional Standard documents

After morning prayer, reflection and communal wisdom on leadership the members of the Chapter gathered at the PRS Hall for the presentation on Safeguarding and Professional Standard documents for reviews and discussions, presented by Fr Simon Mani MSC, Provincial Safeguarding officer who approved by the Chapter.  

Election of the new Provincial Superior

At the afternoon at 3.00pm the members gathered in the Chapel of St Peter Chanel to elect their new leader with prayer and deep reflection on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. As the election completed in a transparent process, Fr Vito Kelekele MSC was chosen to be the new Provincial Superior of the MSC Province of the Pacific Islands with consent. Fr Abzalon (Superior General) and the members received his consent for accepting the call for service. 

Day Four sessions ended with the Eucharist, dinner and social. 

Fr Simon Mani MSC delivered a presentation on Safeguarding. (L) Ms Jeannette Mausio (the Provincial Secretary). 
(L-R) Fr Simione Volavola MSC, Fr Tokabwebwe Kiaman MSC, Fr Vito Kelekele MSC, Br Laisenia Ralake MSC and Fr Augustine Kim Ho MSC 
(L-R) Fr Kristianus Fatlolon MSC, Br Ibeatabu Itimaroroa MSC and Fr Ipasio Sionepoe MSC. Br Ibeatabu voicing out his group's answers to the questions. 
(L-R) Fr Soane Fotutata MSC, Fr Tavita Lemusu MSC, Fr Marisiale Weleca MSC, Fr Johnny Arnold Jr MSC and Br Iobi Aroito MSC. Fr Johnny voicing out his group's answers to the questions. 
Prayer and blessing of a new Provincial Superior of the MSC Province of the Pacific Islands Fr Vito Kelekele MSC. (L-R) Fr Tamati Sefo MSC (Predecessor), Fr Vito Kelekele MSC, Fr Abzalon Tovar MSC (Superior General) and Fr Paul Cashen MSC (MSC Australian Province and facilitator of the Chapter)
(L-R) Br Iobi Aroito MSC, Br Colin Sinclair MSC and Provincial Superior Fr Vito Kelekele MSC
(L-R) Fr Simon Mani MSC, Fr Augustine Kim Ho MSC, Fr Lopeti Manu MSC, Fr Poneventura Lutuatunuu MSC, Ms Adi Mila and Fr Ipasio Sionepoe MSC. 
Br Rutio (MSC Post-Notiate student), Fr Chris Chaplin MSC and Sam (Provincial House handyman)

(L-R) High Chief Vakalasi of the Kingdom of Alo Futuna, Fr Soane Fotutata MSC, Saulima Alofi and Fr Lomano Kauvaitupu MSC
Chevalier Family Laity from Futuna and Fiji
Chevalier Family Laity from Futuna and Fiji
Keleto Lemo MSC and the Chevalier Family Laity from Futuna
social with the members of Saint Agnes Parish
Fr Ipasio Sionepoe MSC and Mr.Saakopo
New and Former Provincial Superiors
(L-R) High Chief Vakalasi, Fr Keleto Lemo MSC, Mr.Kapeliele and Fr Soane Fotutata MSC.
Frs Johnny and Lomano
Br Gerald Warbrooke MSC and friends from St Agnes Parish.