CATHOLIC JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION

Archdiocese of Brisbane

Timor-Leste Site

On 20 May 2002, East Timor became an independent country, marking the end of a three-year process towards independence under the guidance of the United Nations. UNMISET was established by the Security Council to provide assistance to East Timor over a period of two years until all operational responsibilities are fully devolved to the East Timor authorities. On 20 May 2002, the new nation also changed its name to Timor-Leste. It became the 191st UN Member State on 27 September 2002.

URGENT ACTION FOR JUSTICE IN THE TIMOR SEA


Prayer for Timor-Leste

All powerful and ever-present God: look with love on the people of East Timor, as they await the dawning of a new life for their country. Send your  Spirit to guide them on their journey to self-determination. Enlighten the hearts and minds of all engaged in the process so that true freedom and lasting peace will be achieved. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son who lives with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever, Amen.

Na'i Maromak na'in ro rohan laek: tau matan ho domin ba atan Timor oan sira ne'ebe hein de'it ba loron foun atu harii sira nia rain. Haraik Ita nia espiritu Santu atu hatuda dalan loos hodi ukun rasik an. Leno ema hotu nia fuan laran no neon tomak ne'ebe hala'o knaar ida ne'e, atubele hetun dame no liberdade loloos. Ami husu ne'e hotu hodi Ita Oan, Na'i Jezus nia naran, me'ebe moris ho Ita hamutuk ho Espiritu Santu, tinan-ba-tinan-nafatin. Amen


Beauty of East Timor Card Series


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East Timor Action Network US


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Last Updated: Sept 8 2004