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STRONG LIKE A MADEIRENSE – On the 5th of July 2023, at the respectable age of 88, our Mariazinha Gonçalves, one of the matriarchs of our Community passed away. Her presence was a given at our gatherings, and the joy that she imparted upon all those that she interacted with is made apparent by the hundreds of messages that her family received expressing their sorrow. Mariazinha’s life wasn’t, however, a bed of roses, so-to-say. PAGE 1
MONSIGNOR CARLOS GABRIEL – DO REINO UNIDO PARA PORTUGAL – Dom António Luciano, Bispo de Viseu, anunciou em Londres o nome do novo Capelão de Língua Portuguesa para a Comunidade lusófona, o Padre Claudio dos Reis, natural de Moçambique mas de origem Portuguesa, que me deixa grande satisfação. Isto significa a minha saída do Reino Unido e o regresso a Portugal, após 40 anos de ausência, embora com viagens constantes, nunca deixando de estar em contacto com o meu país e com a família. PAGE 2
WOMEN’S DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA – Women have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of human history, and in today’s world, their significance as role models and matriarchs cannot be overstated. As catalysts of change, women have broken barriers, challenged norms, and emerged as inspiring role models for generations to come. Additionally, their role as nurturing matriarchs within families and communities helps build strong foundations for society. This essay explores the importance of women as role models and matriarchs, emphasizing their transformative impact on society and their role in nurturing the next generation. PAGE 4
DIA DA MADEIRA EM PRETORIA – Recentemente, o jovem comité da Casa Social da Madeira organizou uma festa vibrante para celebrar o Dia da Madeira, prestando homenagem aos sons, sabores e alegria da ilha. As festividades começaram com o Presidente da Assembleia-Geral do Clube, Damião de Freitas, dando as boas-vindas às quase 7 centenas de pessoas que se deslocaram até Zwavelpoort. PAGE 16
