Bp. Kivuva cutting the ribbon, assisted by Fr. Provincial Eusebio and Fr. Justus
On January 29, 2009, the Feast of Saint Joseph Freinademetz, SVD, the Ken-Tan province marked the day with the blessing and the inauguration of the Divine Word High School in Katani. Bishop Martin Kivuva of Machakos Diocese graced the occasion and was the main celebrant of the mass. Confreres were around, so too were some religious sisters and parishioners from Kayole, Ruai, Soweto, and Mlolongo.
The School Director Fr. Justus Rottuk could be seen running up and down the whole day to make sure that things would be executed to a tee. After the blessing of the school and the celebration of the Eucharist, the Bible was enthroned and speeches were given. Fr. Provincial Eusebio Manangbao made special acknowledgement of Bro. Karl Schaarschmidt’s initiative and efforts in building the school. He is the man behind the establishment of the school. It was a pity though that he could not be around for the occasion as he is still in Germany, recuperating from a medical operation he underwent. We pray for his full recovery and eventual return to the province.
In his homily, Bp. Kivuva stressed the importance of education and expressed appreciation to the SVD for the mission initiative taken in his diocese. In his succeeding speech after the mass, he said: “Why come halfway only?” He then made explicit invitation to the Society to engage in pastoral work in the diocese.
The last part of the program was the partaking of meal, which kind of drew the curtain to a close.
The school is starting out with first year students this year. Enrollment is still going on, and classes are set to commence on February 9, 2009.
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