Marion and I reminded Bishop Peter that this time last year we were talking to him in Mildura during the welcoming the Youth Cross and Icon to Victoria and that we had planned to ‘catch up’ in Lima in 2008. Well the year has flown by and here we are all together again! However, as the pictures below show it has been rather difficult to keep track of his hectic weekend, hence we may pose the age old question –“Whatever happened to Monseñor Pedro Connors?”
On Friday… well he was seen outside the Interbank in Centro Lima having ‘refreshed’ his wallet!
He was also seen in the Lima’s Plaza de Armas inspecting the Cathedral as well as the Curia offices of Juan Luis Cipriani, the Cardinal Archbishop of Lima.
He was also seen in the Santo Domingo Monastery, Lima, visiting the tombs of both Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martin de Porres.
On Saturday… he was well and truly seen on the welcoming banner erected at the Motupe Parish Centre as the crowd slowly gathered and got organised for the big day. The performers for the day came in all ages and colours.
He was not seen on the official welcoming dais!
He was seen making his way through the guard of honour formed by the children from the various Parish centres.
He was seen with Padre Miguel in the Motupe Parish Church, Capilla Nuestra Señora de La Paz, for a welcoming Liturgy.
He was definitely seen leaving the Church accompanied by some of the younger members of the community. Don’t you love the home made Aussie flags?
He was seen during the presentation ceremony.
He was seen in a final group photo Saturday afternoon including Padre Miguel, Senora Marion and Hermana Margaret.
On Sunday… he was seen preparing for the big community Mass at the Jicamarca Parish Church, Capilla Santísima Trinidad.
He was seen anointing the newly Baptised members of the community.
He was seen accepting the gifts from community members in their traditional dress at the Offertory Procession.
He was seen delivering the final message, with the assistance of Padre Miguel McKinnon.
He was seen outside Padre Miguel’s house farewelling the people after Mass.
And he was seen in a final group photo with Hermana Marie, Hermana Jacinta and the people of Valle Sagrado.
