REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MANGGARAI - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) attended Manggarai Catholic Church jubilee at Motangrua square in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Firday. After the ceremony, the president and his entourage went to Labuan Bajo and then returned to Jakarta on the afternoon.
During the occasion the head of state was accompanied by First Lady Ani Yudhoyono, Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi, Culture and Education Minister Muhammad Nuh, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, Tourism and Creative Economic Minister Mari Elka Pangestu, TNI Chief Admiral Agus Suhartono, National Police Chief Gen Timur Pradopo, and Cabinet Secretary Dipo Alam.
Present at the memorial ceremony were Ruteng`s Bishop Mgr Hubertus Leteng, deputy Religious Affairs Minister Nazaruddin Umar, NTT Governor Frans Lebu Raya, Manggarai District Head Christian Rotok, and local religious and community figures.