This weekend, we say farewell and thank you to Fr Martin, who has been our Provincial for the past six years. Fr Martin leaves us with this message.

It hardly seems possible that I am now in my last few days as Provincial. The last 6 years have gone by very quickly - at least for me. It's been a privilege to be entrusted with the service as provincial and to journey with all the members of the province and the Salesian family, especially during the significant time of the bicentenary of Don Bosco.

My overwhelming sense is one of gratitude. I wish Gerry every success as he leads the province forward with great energy, competence and wisdom.

Fr Martin Coyle SDB