The renovations are proceeding and although the builder is a little behind schedule, he is confident he will catch up. The meeting room is roofed, the plaster sheeting has arrived, acoustic glass has been installed in the front windows, the electrical work is nearing completion and all the piping for the hydronic heating is installed.

The good news is that after last weekend’s downpour no water entered the basements.

Russell Smith celebrated his birthday with the Fitzroy community recently. Also present with the brothers were Claudio (Germany), Camillo (Columbia) and Karl who has recently returned from six months in Guatamala with Br Cesar.

Br Mark O’Connor cooked a very nice meal and Karl and Mark reminisced about their European trip.

The Brothers in Haiti are working very hard amongst the earthquake victims. We are already giving classes to all the pupils. The school was closed for a month. Then after an inspection by a local engineer, it was able to open its doors two weeks ago.

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News from Chile is that the Brothers have suffered only minor damage to their schools and communities. Read more.