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Timetable of Celebrations
Centenary of the death of Bishop Elzear Torreggiani
Provincial Gathering 16th – 19th February
2004
Tuesday 17
The morning and afternoon secessions on Tuesday 17 will be animated by the
Minister General Minister who will be presenting an image or picture of the
Order as it exists today and the steps being taken in preperation for the 7
CPO which will be discussing our Fraternal Life in Minority "as pilgrims and
strangers in this world serving the Lord in poverty and humility." This
should provide an excellent opportunity for renewal for each friar and our
whole Province. After the evening meal there will be a presentation from three
guest speakers sponsored by the Armidale Heritage Council and the official
launching of the biography of Bishop Torreggiani written by Br. Patrick Colbourne.
Wednesday 18
A visit to the Mortuary Chapel and grave sites of the friars and other prominent
figures associated with Torreggiani. A Paraliturgical celebration will be held
while at the Armidale Cemetery. A tour will then take us to Mallam House, the
original residence of Bishop Torreggiani, and to the Ursuline Convent purchased
for the Nuns by the bishop. The evening Eucharistic Celebrations in the Cathedral
with the Bishop and representatives of the Armidale diocese will be the highlight
of the Centenary celebrations.
Visitors
Apart from the Minister General and our Definitor General, Br. Joseph Nacua
we will have three overseas visitors joining us fro the celebrations. A Definitor
from the Marches Province (Ancona) and the Archivist Br. Renato Lupi will be representing
Bishop Torregiani Province of origin and Br. Anthony McDowell from the province
of Great Britain - representing the jurisdiction where Bishop Elzear worked
before coming to Australia.
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