The Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific, where three of our SSCC brothers are missioned - Fr. Clyde Guerreiro, Fr. Paul Zaccone, Fr. Brian Guerrini - was stuck by a powerful cyclone on Monday the 12th of February. The winds were 100 mph and devastated the Island Country. Thankfully, our brothers were not injured and are safe. Our house in Tonga sustained minor damage.
Currently, there is no electricity on the Island and many of the roads are blocked. There are reports of houses and businesses that are destroyed. St. Michael Church, where Fr. Clyde ministered is not functional. The parishioners need to find a new place to worship. The schools where Fr. Paul and Fr. Brian teach have sustained major damage and there will not no school until the end of March at the earliest.
Let’s pray for the people of Tonga and for our brothers.
Saint Michael English Speaking Catholic Community of Tonga
02/15/2018