The inauguration of our new Librairie Md Paoly in Tamatave (now known as Toamasina, Madagascar’s most important port), took place on 20 January 2024, on the eve of the Sunday of the Word. The date was chosen to mark this ecclesial event and also to remind us of our mission as Daughters of St. Paul to spread the Word of God to everyone.
A very significant moment of the blessing ceremony was the enthronement of the Bible in the book center. During his homily, the vicar general of the diocese, who presided over the event, emphasized St. Paul’s apostolic zeal in taking the Gospel to all people and invited us, as daughters of this great Apostle, to imitate Paul in carrying out our mission courageously, preaching the Gospel in good times and bad. He also thanked us for our presence in the diocese and offered us his best wishes for our collaboration in diocesan activities.
This new book center is the fourth Librairie Md Paoly the Congregation has opened in Madagascar since our arrival 41 years ago. The book center’s chapel is open to everyone who wants to spend time in personal prayer with the Lord.
