BY LORETTA B MANELE
A 32-member Mothers’ Union group from St Francis Parish in White River are in Vanuatu for their first ever mission trip.
Speaking to Island Sun on Saturday, November 8, 2025, Father Rockson Rata, Chaplain of the St Francis Mothers’ Union group said this is the first time for the mothers to travel abroad on a mission trip.
“It is the first time for Mothers Union group from St Francis Parish to go on such a mission so it is a historical event for our parish,” he said.
Father Rockson explained that the aim of their mission is to empower Mothers’ Union group and Christian people in Vanuatu through the five objectives of the Mothers’ Union of which include love, prayer and care.
“We’re also going to make sure people have a strong relationship with God as they continue with their journey of faith,” he added.
Father Rockson who is accompanying the team said they are very happy to go on this mission and will make sure they complete their mission successfully.
He mentioned that from this week-long trip, they expect to live up to what they have done during the mission in Vanuatu.
Father Rockson also said they look forward to go on other mission trips in the future.
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