LOCAL NEWS - 28.05.2011- BY ZACHEAUS OTABA - Young Christian Students Vocational meeting takes place at st. Teresa's pastoral center.

Young Christian Society members from six schools in Turkana county today converged at St. Teresa's pastoral center for a vocational meeting. The chief facilitator, Deacon Bonaventure Emase based in st. Joseph's Lowarengak Parish, said that it is important to have young leaders who live a responsible life. He said that it is important to have people who can render better services , learn to embrace each other as brothers and sisters and offer services in a Christian humanity. He added that as PPI in primary schools, Young christian Students (YCS) is set to teach moral living and use of the bible. The deacon thanked the head teachers and patrons from Lodwar high school, st. Kevin's Secondary, Uhuru high, St. Leo's Boys Kakuma, PAG secondary and Salvation Army Nawoitorong secondary for allowing their students to participate in the meeting. Other facilitators were the Vocational Director Diocese of Lodwar Fr. John Bosco Lokaale, seminarian Donald Imo representing st. Mathias Tindinyo, Martin Ekalale st. Mary's Molo and Alex Namweya representing st. Augustine's Mabanga Seminary. The meeting was set for one day, sponsored by the catholic diocese of Lodwar Vocation office.

LOCAL NEWS - 20.05.2011 -BY ZACHEAUS OTABA - The paralegal training finalizes at st. Teresa's pastoral center.

The paralegal training that has been going on, at st. Teresa's pastoral center, for the last 4 days ended yesterday. The peace and justice coordinator, Mr. James Ekai showed his satisfaction with how the training was carried. He said that working with the community some times is challenging, but they should show their professionalism, when handling cases related to that field. Mr. Ekai called for the chiefs, assistant chiefs and priest to involve the trainees in the fight against the injustices in the community. He agreed that ignorance is lagging behind development in this region. The trainer Mr. Ekaal Lokuruka said that the participation of the trainees showed that they are going to do a good job. He urged them to go and work with the aim of helping the society to grow and be peace makers. However one of the participants Kemboi Korir said that he has been equipped with knowledge, to tackle the challenges that are in the field. The peace and justice department is aiming at reaching all other departments in the region. Chiefs and assistant chiefs were earlier trained by the same department of the diocese of Lodwar.

LOCAL NEWS - 16.04.2011 - By Zacheaus Otaba - The Diocesan personnel celebrate the lent season at st. Teresa's pastoral center.

The medical team of the diocese of Lodwar organized a prayer for the diocesan personnel to celebrate the lent season, at st. Teresa's pastoral center. Speaking during the celebration, Fr. Geoffrey Nakutan who was the speaker of the day, urged the personnel to think much about the 40 days journey. Giving an example of the 40 days events, he noted the life of Jesus, floods, Israelites in the desert, Elijah and moses among others. He urged the workers to imitate the life of Jesus christ by considering others first. The priest added that one's faith has to begin from inside and always appreciate where you belong as a worker, without regrets. He said that God is using them as instruments, therefore there is need to keep on doing what they are doing, with right intension and let people and God speak on their behalf. However he said that during these seasonal prayers, every one has to think deeply about him/her self. Fr. Nakutan said that lent is meant for reconciliation. The ceremony brought together more than forty workers from every department all over the diocese and ended with the holy mass conducted by Fr. Nakutan. During his sermon, he asked the members to promote peace and unity in their place of work, irrespective of the wounds they may have.
However the same prayers are always conducted during three important seasons of the year, that is Advent, Christmas and Lent.