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Perpetual Profession - Br Francis ToLiman & Br Desmond Taboeya
On Saturday 13 April, a large group from the Catholic community of PNG gathered at St Joseph’s Parish Church in Port Moresby to witness the Final Profession of Br Desmond Taboeya and Br Francis ToLiman. The chief celebrant was Sir John Cardinal Ribat MSC, Archbishop of Port Moresby, accompanied by five other Bishops. The Theme of the Mass chosen by Desmond and Francis was, “I am because we are.”
Statement of Support for the Voice to Parliament
The Christian Brothers acknowledge the history of First Nations people who have spoken out to have their Voices heard and to be recognised as the traditional owners of the land we call Australia.
‘The Voice’ is a simple request to give First Nations’ people a constitutional Voice and the ability to respond to parliamentary debates on First Nations' issues. Acknowledging their existence and hearing their voices should come before any legislative action.
Commissioning of the First Nation Flags
As a symbol of the Oceania Province’s commitment towards the recognition and reconciliation with Australia’s First Peoples, the Treacy Centre proudly flies our three National Flags: The Australian Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Flag.