A vehicle for a parish on the island of Sumba

A little while ago Father Jakob Umbu Warata, the Provincial of the Redemptorist Fathers, asked our help for his fellow priests working in the parish of Saint Andrew Ngallu, in the east of the island of Sumba, who were in urgent need of a sturdy, all-terrain vehicle. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of our benefactors we were able to raise the 20,000 Euros that were still needed. Now Father Jakob has written to thank us. „Our heartfelt thanks for your efforts and your help. We are most grateful and we are praying for you all. May God bless you, today and always!“

The vehicle has already arrived and been solemnly blessed. It will make an immense difference to the pastoral work of the parish, which covers a vast area, including 21 small chapels, anything up to 35 miles (57 km) from the parish centre – and this on roads barely worthy of the name. Many can only be negotiated with an all-terrain vehicle. Father Leo, the parish priest, is delighted, as are all the Catholic faithful!

Our heartfelt thanks to all our benefactors for your help!