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Monday, 1 May 2017

Hans Burgman leaves Kisumu - for the last time ?

I found some pictures on FB of Fr. Hans last mass at Pandipieri ... he must by now be back in Holland.




               Consecrating the host ...                       ... with a large congregation.


                             ... and what looks like a farewell tree planting (below)




So much of what exists at Pandipieri centre, (and at Nyalenda centre - picture above) was initiated by Fr. Hans over the 40+ years he was there.   

His philosophy was summed up thus:-
1. When a community is in trouble, the solution should come from within the community.
2. If you want to be part of the solution, you must first become part of the community.
3. You must first of all use the assets of the community, especially the people.
4. The source of our inspiration is the simple Gospel. In the light of experience it is difficult to see what alternative there is.  


Leaving St Josephs, Milimani, after celebrating his last mass there ... 




I understand there was to be a massive party for him but can't find that on the internet ... yet.   Meanwhile, his jubilee video is still available online ....   https://vimeo.com/71999924

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