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Dominicans from all over South Africa gathered at St.Dominics, Welkom on 16th July to celebrate the Golden Jubilees of Priesthood of Frs. Peter Dielwart and Carel Spruit. They were ordained in Holland in July 1959, and have worked in South Africa since that time. Present for the celebration were all our priests except a few who had other commitments for the day, as well as some of our student brothers, our three postulants, several candidates for the Order, and representatives of the Dominican Contemplative Nuns and the Dominican Sisters.

We heard that the two of them entered the apostolic school of the Order in Nijmegen together, immediately after the end of the 2nd World War, to begin their High school studies. Carel was only 12, and Peter 14. Having completed their schooling, they became novices and were professed in 1953. to be ordained 6 years later. Peter will now be retiring back to Holland, but Carel continues his work as Parish Priest of St. Dominic’s. The presence of students, postulants and candidates at the celebration shows that the work begun by them will be continued by future generations.

Since Easter there have taken place a number of changes among the brethren. Father Stan who was previously in the Pietermaritzburg Priory has moved to Springs, to help on the parish there. He has been replaced in Pietermaritzburg by Father Aquin Noronha, who has come from Welkom to be university chaplain.

Father Adriano Francisco Quizembe, a Dominican from Angola, has arrived in South Africa to study at the University of KwaZulu/Natal in Pietermaritzburg.

Lay Dominican News

Dear Dominican Family

Re: NCLD Conference 2009

I hereby wish to inform you that the Lay Dominican Conference will be held in Welkom, September 2009.

This letter serves as an invitation to all Chapters in South Africa. We are hoping that 8 delegates per region would be able to attend.

Subject: National Lay Dominican Conference

Venue: Tahbiso Centre, Welkom (St Dominic’s Centre)

Date: 18-20 September 2009

Time: 18h00 Friday – 12h00 Sunday

Accommodation and meals will be available at the cheapest rate possible, at R350 per person (for the weekend). It would be appreciated if participants could deposit a portion of the said amount into NCLD’s bank account before hand as a bona fidei offering.[1] Please specify the deposit details. Proof of payment must be faxed through to the number provided.

I thank you. Sincerely yours,

Elizabeth Muller

Secretary (NCLD)

29 May 2009

We Go Live!

Finally, after much planning. The new ZAOP website is coming together. One step at a time and visting often will show you what we are doing, how we are working and where we hope to be heading. Enjoy seeing this space grow.