FIRST TIME IN TRIPURA CATHOLIC CHURCH

First Eucharistic Procession

The first ever Eucharistic Procession for the whole Tripura (Agartala Diocese) was successfully organized at Agartala town by All India Catholic Union of Agartala Diocese (AICU) on 31st October 2009. The program began with exposition of Holy Eucharist by Rev. Fr. Hormis John CSC, Vicar of the Diocese and Rev. Fr. Cyprian SVD led the faithful into a prayerful atmosphere. There were readings of Holy Scriptures in different languages and breaking the word of God in Bengali by Rev. Fr. Joachim SVD, Fr. Sunny SDB shared in English and Fr. Joe Paul CSC in Kokborak language.

The climax of the program was Eucharistic procession in the streets of Agartala town by more than Eight thousand (8000) faithful coming from 16 parishes of Agartala diocese. This was the first time that the Catholic Church in Tripura gathered in such a large number to profess their faith in public and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Thanks to the government for introducing good transport and communications system which enhance the successful participation of this gathering.

The procession came to an end with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, led by Most Rev Bishop Lumen Monteiro, CSC DD Bishop of Agartala. The program came to an end with words of thanks and gratitude from Mr. Paul Darlong, the secretary of AICU on behalf of the organizing committee to all the participants.

Reporter: Fr. John PKC, CSC
Holy Cross Media

Pictures are available at the right column:

FIRST TIME IN TRIPURA CATHOLIC CHURCH

First Eucharistic Procession

The first ever Eucharistic Procession for the whole Tripura (Agartala Diocese) was successfully organized at Agartala town by All India Catholic Union of Agartala Diocese (IACU) on 31st October 2009. The program began with exposition of Holy Eucharist by Rev. Fr. Hormis John CSC, Vicar of the Diocese and Rev. Fr. Suprian SVD led the faithful into a prayerful atmosphere. There were readings of Holy Scriptures in different languages and breaking the word of God in Bengali by Rev. Fr. Joachim SVD, Fr. Sunny SDB shared in English and Fr. Joe Paul CSC in Kokborak language.

The climax of the program was Eucharistic procession in the streets of Agartala town by more than three thousand faithful coming from 16 parishes of Agartala diocese. This was the first time that the Catholic Church in Tripura gathered in such a large number to profess their faith in public and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Thanks to the government for introducing good transport and communications system which enhance the successful participation of this gathering.

The procession came to an end with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, led by Most Rev Bishop Lumen Monteiro, CSC DD Bishop of Agartala. The program came to an end with words of thanks and gratitude from Mr. Paul Darlong, the secretary of AICU on behalf of the organizing committee to all the participants.

Reporter: Fr. John PKC, CSC
Holy Cross Media

Pictures are available at the right column:

ASHA YOUTH

Inter-diocese Cultural Exchange Program

Inter-diocese Cultural Exchange Program between Agartala diocese and Kohima diocese was organized by JUST from 18th – 26th September 2009.

About 40 youth from Agartala diocese under the leadership of Rev Fr. John PKC, CSC, went to Nagaland for inter-diocese cultural exchange program. They took part in two days National Youth Peace Festival and Peace Award – 2009 organized by Peace Channel under Kohima diocese at Holy Cross School Auditorium, Dimapur. There were about 700 delegates from different parts of India. A kokborok dance was presented during the mega cultural show was appreciated by all.

The inter diocese cultural exchange program was hoisted by St. Paul Institute of Education, Phesama under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Sunny Augustine, SJ. During the two days cultural exchange program, there were presentation of different traditional dances and sharing of ideas from both the parties. They also had chance of visiting important places in Kohima and interaction with the local village people. Indeed it was an enriching experience for all the participants.

STUDENTS' SEMINAR AT ASHA

Holy Cross School, Agartala organised One day Seminar on Career Guidance and Motivation for Class XII and Class X students respectively on 29 and 31 August 2009 at ASHA (Holy Cross). There were about 110 students from each class. The sessions were thought provoking, challenging at the same time interesting and enlightening. The resource persons were Fr. Paul Puducherry, CSC and his team. More than the intellectual inputs, the students gained much from the Refreshment served and the party session.

STUDENTS' SEMINAR AT ASHA

Holy Cross School, Agartala organised One day Seminar on Career Guidance and Motivation

YOUTH SEMINAR

ASHA organised One Day Seminar for the YOUTH on Aug 8, 2009; as part of HOLY CROSS YOUTH MINISTRY program, on the Theme: MOTIVATION.

There were about Fifty participants who came from various parts of Tripura residing in gartala town. Most of the students of studying in colleges and University. Fr. Pinto Paul was the resource person. There were lots of interactive sessions. All the participants were member of Holy Cross Youth Ministry of ASHA.

HOLY CROSS MEDIA MINISTRY

(Fathers of Holy Cross, NE Province)

Video coverage (January to May 2009)Eucharistic procession at Holy Cross Parish, Umkiang (18th Jan 2009)Church Blessing at Good Shepherd Parish, Kathalcherra (25th Jan 2009)Youth Convention at St. Joseph Parish, Khawzawl (30th 31st Jan 2009)Eucharistic procession at Good Shepherd Parish, Jongksha (22nd Feb 2009)Blessing of the new building at Holy Cross School, Agartata on 17 Feb, 2009Parents Day celebration at Holy Cross School, Panisagar on 19 feb, 2009Eucharistic Procession at Laitlum, Good Shepherd Parish, Jongksha on 22 feb 2009Inauguration of the cause of Blessed Moreau at Shillong (23rd Feb 2009)Final Profession of Sr. Merisha, BS at Bethany convent,Silchar; Ordination of Deacon Joshy of Agartala Diocese at St.Joseph Church, Agartala; (May 2009)2nd Provincial Chapter of the Fathers of Holy Cross, NE province (May 2009)Production:Documentary:Chati (light) Short Digital Film in Kokborok( January 2009), Inuaguration of Holy Cross College at Agartala Holy Cross in July 2009; The story of Rosary (Kokborok and Khasi)The life history of Fr. Patrick Peyton etc.

Supply for Holy Cross Press at ASHA

The long awaited supply of paper finally arrived at ASHA to begin the printing work.

Holy Cross Press is taking order from all the Holy Cross School in Tripura and ready to despatch Note Books of different types to meet the requirement of each schools. This will be a new experiments for Holy Cross in the northeast.

Third Provincial Chapter Begins

The third Provincial Chapter of the Fathers of Holy Cross, Northeast India began on the 14 May 2009 at Holy Cross Community, Durjoynagar, Agartala. For more details logon to http://www.holycrossnortheastindia.blogspot.com/

WE WANT PEACE !

The Northeast Students National Integration Movement (NESNIM-2008) was organised by Holy Cross Educational Foundation (HCF) and Association For Social and Human Advancement (ASHA) in the month of October 2008, to promote peace and harmony among the students community for the 6th times at Holy Cross School, Agartala.

I am happy to post the Video of NESNIM 2008 on this blog page for those peace lovers and work for the promotion of peace in the world.

Perpetual Commitment of Srs Charilin & Melissa

Sr. Charilin and Sr. Melissa of the congregation of the sisters of the little flower of Bethany made their perpetual commitment to God on the 30th April, 2009 at Holy Cross Church, Silchar.
The Eucharistic celebration was offered by Most. Rev. Bishop Lumen Monteiro, CSC, DD, Bishop of Agartala. Sr. Noeline, the provincial superior of Northeast province received the vows. Sr. Sandhya the assistant provincial superior and Sr. Cleopha the second provincial councilor were the witnesses. There were about 7 priests and a large number of religious sisters along with the relatives and well wishers also present at the ceremony.