01.09.2025. Today, at Lepo Bispo Maumere, a historic moment took place with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Roman Catholic Diocese of Maumere and the Congregation of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, Maumere–Indonesia.
Representing the Rogationists were Fr. Orville R. Cajigal, RCJ, Provincial Superior, together with Fr. Herbert Magbuo, RCJ, Responsible of the MSI, along with several religious priests and brothers.
From the Diocese of Maumere, present were the Bishop of Maumere, Most Rev. Edwaldus Martinus Sedu, and members of his vicariate. Also in attendance was the parish priest of Mary Immaculate Parish, Fr. Arkadius Dhosa, together with the two Rogationist priests who will now serve as assistant parish priests: Fr. Frederikus Yorius Ndawi, RCJ, and Fr. Yoseph Emanuel Rua, RCJ.
With this MOA, the Rogationists officially begin their pastoral service in the Diocese of Maumere, particularly at Mary Immaculate Parish.
This event marks a significant step in the ongoing collaboration and shared mission between the Rogationists and the local Church in Maumere.
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