SISTER THEOPHILE'S SMSM
FUNERAL

from left: Fr. Larry Hannan, Fr. John Crispin, Fr. Suni Halapio and Fr. Lui Raco

middle: Fr. Emiliano Lasaqa (superior of fiji region) performs the funeral rites.

Sister Theophile passed away in the Convent of St Mary's in Suva. She has lived 82 years of religious life and also a life of commitment and dedication to where ever her superiors had sent her. She was one of the pioneers that served the leapers at Makogai Island in Fiji. She also served in many places around Fiji such as Rotuma, Wairiki. While serving in Wairiki she was at the same time the Regional Superior of New Zealand.

The resurrection mass was celebrated in the on the 28th of this month by Fr. Suni Halapio. The bond between the Marist family can be clearly seen by the presence of representatives from all of the branches of the Marist Family.

Let us continue to pray for the happy repose of Sister Theophile's soul.

The SMSM sisters silently mourning the loss of a great pioneer. rollover image: Marist seminarians carrying the casket of Sr. Theophile smsm

Alfred Funuka's Perpetual Profession

               
from left: Alfred Funuka asks to be proffessed; he cutshis proffession cake

from lef: Br. Leonard, Fr. Hannan and Fr. Milio receives Alfred's vows

Fr. Hannan and Fr. Suni at the profession mass

from left: Provincial elect, Fr. Ben Mckenna chats with Fr. Suni at the evening meal

Alfred Funuka sm professed his perpetual vows of obedience, chastity and poverty to the Society on the 26th of this month.

Many from the other religious houses like, Marist Sisters, Marist Brothers, the MSC's, the Colombans, the Vincentians, Salestians, SOLN sisters and family and friends witnessed this solemn occassion.

One of the highlights of this occasion was the presence of our Superior General, Fr. John Hannan sm, who was the main celebrant and the one receiving the vows.

from left: Frs. Ross, Paul, and Ben

from left: Fr. Valu, a Marist sister and Bishop Gullien relaxs after meal

The pig for the feast

Superior Generals Visit to the Oceania Province

from left: Frs. Larry Hannan, John Hannan and Paul Donohue chat during the kava ceromony in Laucala parish

from left: Fr. Chris Hifo, Paul Donohue, John Hannan, Suni Halapio and seminarian, Alfred Funuka sm enjys a simple meal in Marist College, Suva



Fr. Larry Hannan (right) catches up with some news of Ireland from Fr. Superior

Fr. Superior General John Hannan is currently visiting the province of Oceania. He was greeted by a kava ceremony (traditional fijian welcome ceremony) in Laucala bay parish on Friday the 25th. Fr. Superior will be living Fiji on the 28th to visit other regions of the province.

Fr. Larry Hannan meets Alfred Funuka

Fr. Chris Hifo greets Fr. Hannan; rollover image Sefo, a postulant from the region of Samoa greets the superior.

Final Proffession of Br. Mua Saurava

  
Br. Mua Signs as Fr. Boniface witnesses, (right) Br. Mua pronouncing his vows


Br. Mua Saurava before he got sick

Br. Mua Saurava sm took his final vows on the 19th (feast of St. Joseph) of this month in Tutu. Br. Mua was diagonised with lung cancer and his desire was to be a full memeber of the Society before he dies.

Fr. Boniface sm (novice master) was the main celebrant and also the one receiving the vows.

Let us continue to remember Br. Mua in our prayers.

CLICK HERE (to see the prayer for Br. Mua Saurava)

Fr.Ben Mckenna is Provincial Elect

more to come

Fr.Benard McKenna, the
Provincial Elect

The provincial Administration received confirmation from the Superior General this morning of the joyful news of the Appointment of Fr.Bernard McKenna as Provincial Elect.

We extend our sincerest congratulations to Fr.Ben and offer him our confidence and fraternal support.

We thank him for accepting the heavy responsibility that goes with this office of leadership.

He will take office with his new council on the 1st of January 2012. The next step now is the election of the first councilor.

Young in Heart, Fr.Suni Halapio sm






Alfred Funuka (left) and the community of Marist College shares in the Birthday celebration





The home made birthday cake

Fr. Chris Hifo sm shares his experiences on Fr. Suni