Our Founders
It was foundedd on 15th August 1958 in Flores, INDONESIA by Archbishop Gabriel Manek, SVD and Sr. Anfrida Van Der Werff, SSpS
Founder | Bsp. Gabriel Manek
Born: 18th August 1913 in Ailomea, Lahurus, Timor, Indonesia
1927: Joined Seminary – Sikka
16th Oct 1933 : become novice in high Seminary Todabelu
28th January 1941: ordained as first SVD Native Priest
25th April 1951: Became Bishop of Larantuka, the second Native Bishop of Indonesia
15th August 1958: Founded Putri Reinha Rosary (PRR sisters) in Larantuka
8th April 1961: Arch Bishop of Ende until 1968: retired because of health.
1969: Left Indonesia for medical reason and stayed in the US
30th Nov 1989: Bishop Gabriel Manek, SVD died in Denver, Colorado – USA at the age of 76 years.
2007: The grave opened, his body intact and brought back to Larantuka – Indonesia
Co-Foundress | Sr. Anfrida
Sr. Anfrida, held many meetings to plan the founding of the PRR congregation. At these, they even talked about the design and color of the members’ habits. They decided that the habit would be a white robe with a blue belt, the traditional color of the Virgin of Lourdes. Two local women helped measure and create the new habits. P. Arnold van de Burg SVD as vicar of Diocese welcome this good idea and agree for founding this local Congregation.
PURPOSE, VISION & MISSION of BISHOP GABRIEL MANEK, SVD
PURPOSE
Following the example of the community formed by the first disciples of Jesus in Jerusalem, gather together to share experiences, and strengthen one another.
Taking part in spirituality and charism of the PRR Congregation in the example of Bishop Gabriel Manek, SVD, as a family/layman.
To take part in the PRR apostolate, according to the portion of everyone, whether as a supporter, implementer, etc.
MISSION
While as a bishop of Larantuka, Bishop Gabriel Manek diligently visited and talked at family homes, listened, followed their griefs, and then gave affirmation. At the end of his visit he invited them to pray together. This apostolate is now the focus of the PRR apostolate.
Visiting other people, it feels too simple but has tremendous power to create a new atmosphere for another person or family. Remember the visit of Our Lady to Elisabeth.
VISION
Proclaiming the Gospel joy, bringing the good news to others, especially those who live in difficult shackles. The question is how as a friend of Bishop Gabriel Manek makes others experience joy?
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