Thai Redemptorist priest, Fr Puwanai Tantikun (Olé) CSsR, was recently guest tutor at the ukulele group of Holy Name of Mary parish, Hunters Hill. During a visit some years ago Fr Olé was inspired by the parish group, founded and led by Fr 'Aliki Langi SM. Back in Thailand he set up an adult ukulele group at St Thomas Aquinas parish, Minburi. When not strumming with parishioners, Fr Olé works as bursar for the Redemptorist province of Thailand and rector of his local community at Minburi, Bangkok.
The Hunters Hill group hosted a farewell celebration and presentation for Fr Olé on Jun 18 prior to his return to Thailand. [Jul 01]
Above:Fr Olé with Fr 'Aliki at Hunters Hill. | Wednesday practice in the parish hall. | The parish ukulele group serenading Fr Olé prior to his return to Thailand. Below: A recent recital of Fr Olé's Bangkok-based ukulele group.
Bishop Miguel in Davao
Shortly after the announcement of his appointment as auxiliary bishop of Callao, Peru, Bishop Migeul Contreras SM called on the Marist communities in Davao, Phillippines. Some moments of his visit are pictured below, including with staff and street kids of Balay Pasilungan, Marist students of the St Peter Chanel formation community and Asia District Superior, Fr Kevin Medilo SM. [Jul 01]
