Feast of Consecrated Life in Baucau, February 2nd , 2025
Brothers Stéphane Le Pape and Philippe Douti arrived in Dili (East Timor) about 3 Weeks ago. They were welcomed by the Fathers and Brothers of the Society of the Divine Word in Dili and have started learning Tetum.
“Since our arrival in Dili, we have had the opportunity twice to visit Baucau. Baucau is the Second Largest City in Timor-Leste. It is also where the Seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Baucau is located, the Diocese where we would begin the Mennaisian Mission.
 Started the Eucharistic Celebration at the Entrance to Baucau Cathedral. |
 Conference by Father Alipio, Vicar General. |
The first time we went there was to begin the Process of Obtaining a Missionary Visa and the second time was to meet the Religious men and women of the Diocese.
Welcomed by the Marist Brothers
In Baucau, we were welcomed the first time by the Salesians and the second time by the Marists.
At the Meeting of the Religious men and women, we were Briefly Introduced: “irmãos menesianos” (FICP)!
Since Monday, February 3rd, we have resumed the Rhythm of Our Tetum Classes. Learning a New Language is always a Challenge, but little by little, we are beginning to speak in Tetum and to exchange with those we meet.
Above all, we need to get used to the humid heat of Dili!” (Brother Stéphane)
A Colorful Group of Students and Teachers at DIT University where we learn Tetum.
“Timor-Leste, now Our New Homeland! A beautiful Country of Mountains, Beaches… A brave, welcoming, warm people, but of course with their challenges. We rub shoulders every day with these people in Public Transport, at Mass, at Sports, in Class, in the Streets… And a Look, a Smile, a Gesture, a Word, everything is Communion. We adapt and gradually enter into the Culture! Na’i horik ho ami! (The Lord is with us!) (Br Philippe)
As for the 3rd Missionary, Brother Eric MUGISA, he has been in Portugal for 3 Weeks. He would join his Colleagues later.