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Macao (Agenzia Fides) – Monthly preparatory courses have begun for the delegation from the Diocese of Macao which will travel to Madrid next August to participate in World Youth Day (WYD). According to information provided by the Centre for Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Macao, the first course was held at the St Elizabeth Centre for Spirituality on 12 and 13 February, led by Fr Valnei Pedro Reghelin, a Comboni missionary, who is also the spiritual director of the diocesan delegation, composed of 45 members. So the journey of spiritual preparation officially begins for the youth of Macao towards WYD 2011, the theme of which will be “rooted and grounded in Him, firm in the faith” (Col 2:7). The next event is scheduled for 12 March in the parish of St Joseph, patron of workers.
The site of the Centre for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Macao also offers the complete information with a link to the official website for WYD. Aware of the need to renew pastoral youth ministry, Bishop Arquimínio Rodrigues da Costa, then Bishop of the Diocese of Macao, established the Centre for Youth Ministry for the Diocese on 28 November, 1976. The aim of the Centre is to offer opportunities for formation and youth development, according to the heart of Jesus, so they can know themselves and appreciate others, in communion with the Lord. (NZ) (Agenzia Fides 18/02/2011)
