4/15/2014 0 Comments A Special AssemblyToday we witnessed an important historical event at FDMC with the presentation of a range of personal items that belonged to Father Francis Vernon Douglas. It was a privilege to host members of the Douglas family and show them the College named in honour of there famous family member. The following are excepts from the assembly programme we will have some photos in the near future.
Special Assembly Tuesday April 15 2014 Presentation of Relics of Francis Vernon Douglas Guests process into the Gymnasium carrying the relics Jeannie and Craig McElroy Vernon Douglas Berni Radich Peter McDonald, Kevin Murphy Linda and Richard Crowe Accompanied by Mr Chamberlain, Mr. Mustchin, Fr. Craig Guests presented gifts to Tanaka Utete, Du’ Plessis Kirifi, Jake Limmer, Jordy Barrett. Who will place the gifts on the table with the relics that the College already has. Relics to be on display during the assembly Which the College possesses Mass Kit from Church at Paete Praelectiones Biblicae New Testament 1930 Roman Breivary 1936 Japanese propaganda leaflet. Prayer cards Note addressed to himself. Compendium Sacrae Liturgie 1925 Additional items Brian Vale Cricket Bat. Sacristy lamp Relics being presented during the Assembly Hair brush Reading Lamp Cigarette cases (2) Reading glasses Copy of “ A modern Pilgrim’s progress” Book of meditations Lace from a surplice The cloth used to wrap Francis Douglas’ hands during ordination Black bib from a clerical suit. Arithmetic book from Johnsonville primary school
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