Friday, 20th June 2025
09:15 a.m. Arrival and Registration of participants
10:00 a.m. Reception and opening prayer (University students)
Open ceremony
Brief words:
Monsignor Marcel Šmejkal, Counselor to the Apostolic Nunciature in Malaysia and Timor-Leste
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education (video)
Fr. Guilhermino da Silva, Episcopal Vicar for Education Matters
Mr. Apolinario Serpa Rosa, General Director of Education Ministry
Sr. Irene Labraga, ESSE
General Superior of the Slaves of the Most Holy Eucharist and the Mother of God (Spain)
with the presence of Mr. José María dos Santos, Ermera Administrator
Inaugural Conference: “Towards a network of schools with soul”
In Spanish with simultaneous translation
Sr. Montserrat Del Pozo, MN
General Superior of the Missionary Daughters of the Holy Family of Nazareth (Spain)
11:30 a.m. Networking for the Global Compact on Education in Timor-Leste
- Fr. Erik John J Gerilla, SJ. Regional Superior of Timor-Leste (Philippines)
“The implications of the synodal path in Catholic Education of today” In Tetum with simultaneous translation
- Sr. Dulce Magno, FDCC. Provincial Superior of Canossian Sisters (Timor-Leste)
“Sharing of educational experiences of Canossian Sisters in Timor-Leste” In Tetum with simultaneous translation
- Sr. Virgilia Freitas Marçal, FMA, Provincial Councilor and Director of Eskola Maria Auxiliadora, Comoro (Timor-Leste)
“Sharing of educational experiences of Salesian Sisters in Timor-Leste” In Tetum with simultaneous translation
01:00 p.m. Lunch
02:00 p.m. Networking for the Global Compact on Education in Timor-Leste
Group work (World Cafe Method)