The official opening and blessing for the completion of the first wing of the monastery was held on the 17 July 2013. There were approximately 500 invited guests including the Bishop and Vicar of the local diocese (Ruteng), Msgr Hubertus Leteng PR, and Fr Benedictus Bensi PR respectively. Attending also were the local parish priest of Labuan Bajo, Fr Stefanus Sawu PR, Continue reading “Official opening and blessing of the monastery (July 2013)”
The first wing of the monastery was completed in May this year. This initial stage is double story; the ground floor comprises of an entry, interim chapel, office, dining room, and outdoor and indoor kitchens. The upper floor consists of two dormitories and Continue reading “First wing of the monastery completed (June 2013)”
After completion of the fence in April 2012, the footings for the monastery were laid in the following month. Because of the monsoonal climate it was aimed to complete the roof prior to the start of the 2012/13 wet season which can commence anytime between November and January. The work proceeded well until there was an unforeseen delay in the building in July/August because of Continue reading “Progress in the building of the monastery at Labuan Bajo (April 2013)”
View photos showing progress in the building of the monastery, December 2012.
Continue reading “Progress in the building of the monastery at Labuan Bajo”
View photos of progress in the building of the monastery, June 2012. Continue reading “Progress in the building of the monastery at Labuan Bajo (June 2012)”
View photos of the fence being constructed around the monastery. Continue reading “Construction of fence”
View photos of the drilling of the water well, February 2012. Continue reading “Drilling of water well (February 2012)”
View photos of the laying of the fence foundations, January 2012. Continue reading “Laying fence foundations”
In November 2011 after the purchase of the land for the monastery at Matahari Street (Gg. Matahari) we made a start at clearing the land just before the wet season. We figured that we would at least Continue reading “Preparing the land (November 2011)”
Mission for the Poor: Serving the people of Flores and Timor Leste 