ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Bishop José Grullón
celebrates 25 years of episcopal ministry in the Diocese of San Juan
de la Maguana
On
June 22 we celebrated the silver anniversary of Bishop José Grullón’s service
to the Church in the diocese of San Juan de la Maguana. Ordained a priest 45
years ago, our “Brother José”, as he likes to be called, has guided the diocese
in which La Sagrada Familia Parish of
Sabana Yegua is located since 1991.
In
the moving celebration that took place a few weeks ago for that occasion, those
attending were invited to remember the personal itinerary of this kind,
unassuming bishop, a tireless worker who is also very close to his people. Emphasis
was drawn to his congeniality and apostolic zeal in all areas of pastoral life,
as well as to his great work for human development in the diocese, which is the
biggest of the country in territory (more than 7,000 square kilometers), and is
located in one of the most disadvantaged areas of the Dominican Republic. The
construction of aqueducts, bridges, latrines, and rural roads as well as many
educational and health projects throughout his 25 years attest to the
sensitivity of this pastor regarding the needs of those the Church placed under
his care.
On
his annual visits to all the parishes of the Diocese, Bishop Grullón goes to
even the most remote communities, riding a donkey if necessary, when visiting a
village that lacks access to vehicles. He greets each family and devotes his
time to all who want to talk with him. He also he encourages everyone with his
optimism and ideas.
We participated with gratitude in his celebration. Grateful for everything Bishop Grullón has done for this region and also because it was thirteen years ago that he welcomed with affection the Community of Saint Paul in his Diocese. Since then, he has been both our bishop and friend. May we all learn to follow his example and dedicate ourselves to the Gospel of Jesus with the same vision, faith and enthusiasm.
We participated with gratitude in his celebration. Grateful for everything Bishop Grullón has done for this region and also because it was thirteen years ago that he welcomed with affection the Community of Saint Paul in his Diocese. Since then, he has been both our bishop and friend. May we all learn to follow his example and dedicate ourselves to the Gospel of Jesus with the same vision, faith and enthusiasm.
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