Faithful Catholics and citizens in Vanimo, Sandaun Province are transforming the Town in preparation for the Pope’s visit to the province next Month. The Preparations in the Province is being led by Father Miguel, who gave an update to the Post courier online on the work currently taking place on the ground. “Work on the ground we have put up some banners to welcoming Pope Francis, posted in their places.
we have also cut the grass at the side of the roads. “From Vanimo to Baro, a 15-minute drive outside Vanimo town is already clean, everyone is doing their best all villagers are doing their part in cleaning the area in putting the flowers so it looks very beautiful from what it usually is, it is very clean, “Father Miguel shared on the Progress. One of the challenges with the preparation right now is funding.
Funding has been allocated from the provincial Government but they need more to carry out the preparations Father Miguel said. Despite the funding problem, it has not slowed down the preparations. In Baro where the Pope will visit a footpath for the Pope is also being constructed for the Pope’s wheelchair from their own pockets.
Chairperson for the Papal visit Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM, stressed that the Papal visit team is working closely with the organising team in Vanimo, with preparations on track. “We are working hand in hand with the team in Vanimo, a team from National Events went to Vanimo last week to see the place and get the list of materials tha.