From left to right, Brothers Christian Usengimana, Teófilo, Marist Brother, Philippe Douti, Stéphane Le Pape
On September 15th , the Superior General sent the 3 Missionary Brothers to Timor Leste. That day, two were present. The 3rd, Brother Philippe Douti, had been prevented from reaching Ploërmel due to lack of a Visa.
On September 15th , 2024, at the Mother House of Ploërmel, Our 3 Missionary Brothers were sent: Brothers Christian, Stéphane and Brother Philippe Douti, absent.
Now all 3 have arrived in Portugal.
Our Brothers Visiting, Discoveries, Cultural Immersion in Lisbon
“Today Brother Teófilo, from the Marist Community of Carcavelos who is hosting us, took us to the Language Center where starting next Monday, September 30th , Brother Christian, Philippe and I will begin An Intensive Portuguese Course. We are at the beginning of “getting our bearings.”
Once our Course Schedule is established and we have integrated into the Host Community, we would be able to set up a First Small Community Project while continuing to get to know each other.
Thank you for your encouragement and prayers.”
This learning of the Portuguese language (The Official Language of East Timor) would last until the end of the year.
Then Next January, Brothers Stéphane, Christian and Philippe would go to Dili (Capital of East Timor). They would be welcomed into a Community of the Society of the Divine Word.
New Intensive Language Course: learning Tetum, another Official Language of the Country.
After a few Months in Dili, they would go to the Diocese of Baucau, and would place themselves at the disposal of the Local Church.
Good Mission to you three! Our Prayers are with you!