Two years ago,
the announcement of the founding of the John Paul II Institute by the
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate arrived at just the right moment in
Ouanaminthe. In a very short time, the Institute has earned its place among the
schools of the northeast and especially, it has won the hearts of students,
parents and, we can even say, the whole community of Ouanaminthe.
Last June 12, to
our surprise, the Hubert Constant second year students insisted on honoring, in
their own way, the administrative staff for their enthusiasm, their desire to
encourage in young people a taste of truth, goodness, and beauty, and their
willingness to foster an education in citizenship, self-confidence, solidarity,
leadership and environmental protection.
To each member
of the administration, there was issued a Certificate of Honor and Merit. This
simple gesture reinforces in us our determination to support the youth in their
search of a worthy goal, these youth who need to have confidence in themselves,
to be creative, and to be productive creators of their own destiny. (Fr. Jean Luc BOURDEAU)
