Br Carl Sherrin has now visited some of the homes of the children who came to our Summer Classes in May. (Some very sad stories indeed) He  has offered to help them financially if they register to a School of their choice.  He reports that the children registered to four different Schools in Hilongos and he had a 100% turn up for the first week of school, which is extraordinary.   He has decided to purchase a push bike, as getting around to visiting these children is a time consuming task. This will hopefully save a little leg work too. Br Peter, who returned to Australia last month, is well and has been reassigned to a new mission in Australia and his place will be taken here in Hilongos, at least until Christmas, by two new brothers who will join us soon. 

Br Frank says: "Things are hot and steamy here in Hilongos at the moment,  so  it is  difficult  to stay in  school  for  8 hours  each day. Br Paul  Coster  and  Br Denis  Sullvan  will  arrive  in Hilongos on  30th  June,  so we will be housing  four  brothers from then on.    It  is not  clear  how  much longer  we will  stay in our  house  here (three bedrooms)  as  the OLT  wants us to look for something  bigger.   We have arranged to rent a spare room next door for our fourth member till the new house is ready.  Denis and Paul have  initially signed on till  the end of the year,  but if they find it to their liking,  they  may  wish to  stay longer."

Latest news from the Kabankalan Community   

Peter Hardiman is in the Kabankalan collecting all his belongings and saying his farewells to all his students and friends. He has lined up another operation to his leg for early July so he plans to be back in Perth by the 2nd of July. Neil is well but won't be rushing back to Kabankaln any time soon. John Moodie is back in Australia on his annual leave and enjoyed a six day retreat. He is now spending quality time with his family and friends. Rod continues his work as the Diocese Director of Catholic Education by visiting all the Schools throughout the Kabankalan diocese. Joe and Anne Stynes have returned from Manila along with their new community member, Br Laurie Collins, who is taking Peter Hardimans place at least until Christmas.