Opening Ritual 23 July 2024 - MSC VN Gathering 

It was a wonderful time for the MSC Vietnam to gather on the night of 23 July at K'Long Don Bosco Centre

to commence their discernment together with a ritual in which Bob Irwin, who was the Australian Provincial when the Australian MSC decided to come and begin the mission in Vietnam, brought in the light into the midst of the gathering.

The light was in turn passed on to each community member. Finally it was passed on to Thoi Tran, who has significantly contributed in the development of the mission for the first twenty years.

He is now representing the Provincial, Stephen Hackett, in his turn lit the discernment candle of the community.

Gene Pejo, on behalf of the Superior General, said a prayer and conferred a blessing on the community to conclude the opening ritual.

Appreciation to Bang Dinh MSC for text and photos.