CELEBRATING WITH TONINO 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AND 75 YEARS OF LIFE

 

Shortly after returning from S Africa we were invited to a birthday/vocation party held for Tonino, priest and radio station manager of  radio station we celebrate Christmas Eve at.  I was reminded of my aunts 50 years of service in the Franciscan order This was another wonderful celebration. He has served Africa for 40+ years as have 18 of his classmates from Italy.

Framed by the men he works with 

Framed by the people he serves

A chat with the archbishop
Giving gifts

A little cake, a little dancing and we all went home (after 2 hours of speeches too) and a lovely day was had by all.  Congratulations Tonino may you live long and healthy like your father who is 102 and living independently in Italy!