JAMSHEDPUR DIOCESE
Vol. XXXVIII No. 03
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JAMSHEDPUR, INDIA
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MARCH 2008
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Never woke a firer
morn Never
lived a greater morn
Since creation’s primal ray, Than that
breathless moment when
Than the hour of golden dawn Angels standing near
the tomb
On the Earth’s first Easter day; Whispered,’ Lo! He lives
again!’
Jewelled meadows! Skylarks winging, Spread the truth to every nation!
Lilies blooming ! Bluebells ringing, Sing abroad in exaltation!
All the earth with gladness singing, Hail the God-sealed
confirmation!
Alleluia ! Easter morn ! Alleluia !
Easter morn!
Never came a nobler
hope
Than the promise of
that hour.
When, triumphant over
death,
Love proclaimed
redeeming power.
Man immortal ! Ever
growing,
Greater power !
Greater knowing !
Life in endless
overflowing!
Alleluia ! Easter
morn!
(Alfred Grant Walton)
GRCE-FILLED
EASTER JOY & BLESSINGS TO ALL OUR READERS! ALLELUIA ! ALLELUIA!
Congratulations!
Fr. Prasad Gallela
Appointed Bishop of Cuddapah
Fr. Anthony Poola
Appointed Bishop of Kurnool
Bishop Vincent Bawa
Appointed Bishop of Simdega
Cardinal Varkey
Vithayathil,C.SS.R Elected president of CBCI
Cardinal Oswald
Gracias
Elected Vice President I of CBCI
Mar Cleemis
Catholicos
Elected Vice president II of CBCI
ENGAGEMENTS OF BISHOP FELIX
TOPPO, S.J.- MARCH, 2008
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Date
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Day
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Time
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Place
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06
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Thu
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09.30 a.m.
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Diocesan Consult
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BH
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13
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Thu
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09.30 a.m.
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Clergy Meeting/Recollection/Chrism Mass/Felicitations of
the Jubilarians.
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BH/Cathedral
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27
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Thu
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05.00 p. m
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Prize Night, Amar Jyoti school
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Pardih
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29-30
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Sat-Sun
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Diocesan Mahila Sangh Meeting
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D I O C E S A N R O
U N D U P !
Assisi Sneha Bhavan,
Sini: Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. blessed the newly constructed convent
for the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate at Mohitpur, Sini on February 02
during the solemn concelebrated Eucharist. Sr. James, ASMI, the Vice Provincial
inaugurated the convent by cutting a red ribbon.
Clergy and religious from Jamshedpur and Chaibasa
area were present for the solemn day. Bishop Felix was given a very warm
welcome at the entrance to the village and a group of dancers led him to the
altar on the portico of the convent.
All the parishioners of Sini Church
were present for the celebration. Sisters and Fathers who worked at Sini were
present. Sr. Lellis ASMI, the superior of Sini convent proposed the vote of
thanks. Immediately thereafter all joined the Sisters for the family meal.
(Jacob)
Mother Teresa Parish,
Siadih: Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. inaugurated the newest Parish of the
Diocese on February 03 during the solemn Mass at 9.30 a.m. at Siadih. The children led the celebrants to the podium
with a tribal dance. The Mahila Sangh washed the hands of the celebrants and
welcomed them.
Fr. Manu Horo read out the
official English letter of the Bishop in Mundari. The Bible procession,
offertory dance and Aarti added greater solemnity to the celebration. During
the Mass Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. installed Fr. Michael Jojo as the First
Parish Priest of Siadih. The Mass got over at 12.30 p.m and immediately after a
short break began the felicitation ceremony. All the Fathers, Sisters, brothers
and Catechists worked at Siadih were honoured during the function. Fr. Michael
thanked everybody for their presence and support. All shared the fellowship
meal prepared by the parishioners and left for home celebrations. Clergy and
Religious from Jamshedpur,
Chaibasa and Purulia deanery joined Fr. Michael Jojo and Fr. James Surin for
the celebrations of the historic day at Siadih(David).
Kripa Sadan, Bhilai Pahari:
Fr. Casimir returned on February 5 at 10.15 p.m. He reached Bhilai Pahari on
Ash Wednesday to a rousing welcome by the candidates and the campus members. He
had brought along varieties of sweets, cakes, masalas, pickles and cookies for
all. The construction work of the classrooms, dinning Hall and Chapel is at the
final stage. Fr. Casmir will announce the day for the blessing and inauguration
very soon. He is at work to beautify the courtyard with bricks.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral,
Golmuri: The much awaited and advertised Parish Picnic on February 03
did not take off as only few parishioners had signed up. Fr. Amatus had
arranged 2 buses to transport the people. The Parish Youth has many activities
already signed up for the next coming months. The Parish Council members,
Mahila Sangh, Youth worked hand in hand for the successful celebration of the
civic reception to the Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Religious and
all the participants of the CBCI General Assembly at the Loyola Grounds on February 17.
De Nobili School, Digwadih:
Fr. Eric Cassel, S.J., the Acting Provincial inaugurated and blessed the newly
constructed Jesuit Residence at the De Nobili School campus on February 10 at
3.00 p.m. in the presence of many clergy, religious and eminent citizens of
Dhanbad. The program began with a hymn by the choir and introduction by Fr.
George Thana, S.J., Superior
of the Jesuit community. Mr. Ephrem Kispotta made the sketch plan for this
beautiful residence and Mr. Feroze and team did the construction.
The
double story residence has all the modern facilities and can accommodate 14-16
members comfortably. Fr. George Fernandes, S.J. thanked everybody for their
support and presence. The Chief Guest presented special mementos to the
contractor and his supervisor. The ceremony concluded with tea-coffee-snacks with
the DNS Jesuits. Congratulations to the DNS Jesuits!
CBCI Plenary
Assembly, 2008 at XLRI: Archbishop Pedro Quintana, the Apostolic Nuncio to India presided over the inaugural
Concelebrated Eucharist at the Tata Auditorium at XLRI at 9.00. All the Cardinals,
Archbishops, Bishops (!56) and Priests joined for the Eucharist. The Chief
celebrants were led to the podium by a group of dancing girls. There was
offertory dance and aarti. After the Mass all shared tea and snacks at the fore
court of the Auditorium. Cardinal Telesphore Toppo presided over the inaugural
session and Cardinal Stanslaus Rylko gave the inaugural address for the Plenary
Assembly at the XLRI Auditorium and Archbishop Stanislaus Fernandes presented
the annual report of the CBCI. Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. and Fr. Abraham
Enthemkuzhy, S.J. addressed the CBCI
extending hearty welcome to the Diocese and to XLTI in particular. The
theme of the deliberation was “ Empowerment
of Women in the Church and Society” Solemn Masses were celebrated during the
Assembly in Latin, Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malakanra rites and faithful members
belonging to the these rites
participated in large number. The meeting concluded on February 20 ,
noon after having presented and passed a
statement of declaration Congratulations
to Bishop Felix and all members of the Executive Committee headed by Fr.
Jesurajan, S.J. for the beautiful arrangements for the smooth and effective
sessions of the 28th CBCI Plenary Assembly at XLRI.
Solemn
Eucharist and Civic Reception for the Bishops of India: The Catholic community
extended a very warm and cordial welcome to the Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops
and all the participants of the CBCI Plenary Assembly on Sunday, February 17 at
the Loyola Grounds. The solemn Eucharist presided over by Cardinal Telesphore
P. Toppo began at 1.30 p.m. More than 5000 faithful had gathered for the
celebrations. The celebrants were led to
the specially erected podium by a group of Ho dancers from Tepasai. The girls
from St. Mary’s Church, N. Road performed the Bible Procession. Our Lady of
Guadalupe parishioners presented the prayers of the faithful.
Mr.
Madu Kora, Chief Minister of Jharkhand was the Chief Guest for the civic
reception and Mr. Sudhir Mahato, the Deptuy Chief Minister, Guest of honour. Both
the ministers hailed the noble and effective contributions of the church in
Jharkhand, especially in the field of education and health care. They pledged
their support for the ministry of the Church in Jharkhand to elevate the poor
and helpless of the society to enjoy the facilities the government has
proposed. The ministers congratulated the Church as it has reached all the
remote corners of the state to care for the needy with medical care and basic
education.
Jamshedpur diocese place on record,
thank and Congratulate all the people who worked hard to facilitate the Bishops
to conclude the Plenary Assembly at XLRI with a success note. Thanks to: Fr.
A.C.Jesurajan, S.J. (Chief Coordinator of the Organizing Committee), Fr. Abe
Enthemkuzy,S.J. (Director, XLRI), Fr. George Cheradayil, S.J. (Accommodation,
Documentation, Food), Mr. William & Mr. Akhtar S. ( House Management &
Security), Fr. K.M. Joseph, S.J (Liturgy & Worship), Mr. Ronald D’Costa
& Fr. Amatus Kujur (Civic Reception), Fr. Joy Paul K., Fr. Bipin Pani &
Fr. Paul Fernandes, S.J.(Souvenirs), Fr. Victor Misquith, S.J. & Fr. James
Santhanam, S.J.(Transport) , Sr. Flavian, A.C. (Entertainment), Fr. Paul
Fernandes, S.J., Fr. David Vincent & Fr. Alex Mascarenahas,S.J (Finance
Management), Fr. Vijay Bhat (VIPs), Mr. Satish Pillai (Liaison), Dr. Tapan K
Bannerjee (Medical Services), Mr. Lazarus Athaide (Post and Telephone), Fr.
Joseph Surin, S.J. and Fr. Vijay Kachhap, S.J. ( Media). We thank all the
members of the various committees and sub-committees and all the others who
volunteered their selfless services in support of the CBCI Assembly at XLRI,
Jamshedpur Diocese.
St. Xavier’s English School, Purulia: The
Inauguration and Blessing of the New Hall and classrooms was held on 30th
January 08 in the presence of the august gathering of many priests, sisters,
parents, staff and students. The Chief Guest was Bishop Felix who cut the
tape after a prayer, lit the lamp, unveiled the plaque and blessed the New
block accompanied by Principal Hilary and Fr. Emmanuel Horo while the School
Choir melodiously sang “Showers of Blessing” and “Keep me in
the Hollow of thy Hand.” After the blessing the school had its variety of
programme and annual prize distribution. Two of our students Namami
Bhattacharya and Manoshi Hazra were awarded special prizes for their
consecutive three years cent percent attendance. The programme of songs,
dance and skit based on an extract from “May Fair Lady.” was meticulously
organized by Sr. Letitia, the teachers both from Junior and Senior section of
the school fascinated everyone and received a thunderous applause from the
audience. After the programme the priests and sisters were served with a
sumptuous dinner prepared by Fr. Pascal in the Catholic Ashram. The students of
Std. IX brought laurels not only to the school but to the whole of Purulia
District. At the Purulia District Level, the team consisting of six students
won the Overall Performance-Rolling-Trophy. From Purulia District Md.
Hasan and Abhishek Mahato of Std. IX took part in the West Bengal state
level Science Fair 2008 for school students at Birla Industrial and
Technological Museum in Kolkata from 15th to 19th January and were adjudged
First Prize in the order of merit. After that both Hasan and Abhishek were awarded
the best group exhibit at the Eastern India Science Fair 2008 out of 182
schools which participated from 13 states. Each of our students was
awarded a scholarship of Rs. 6000, a citation and a certificate, our teacher
Mr. Sudeep Das, who accompanied the whole contingent of participants from
Purulia was awarded the best guide teacher and Rs. 2000/- cash and the school
received R.C. Roy Challenge trophy, 2007-2008 -Rs. 3000/- worth science
equipments and a citation. The model prepared jointly by Md. Hasan and Abhishek
Mahato was a multipurpose Laser Project whose application intended to be
an auto railway gate system at the level crossing and an advanced house
security system using laser and mobile phone.
The above news item was flashed on the local TV network and in the Bengali News
Paper. The Dainik Jagran gave the detailed coverage with pictures of Hasan and
Abhishek Mahato in the front page on 8th Feb 2008. The Practicals of our
First ISC batch started from 18th February and the Theory will be from 29th Feb
with 30 students.(Hilary Lobo)
Bishop’s House, Golmuri: Msgr. John Bodra was admitted to Mercy Hospital
on February 4 with chest congestion, BP and high sugar. He was had the
privilege to be in the hospital for 14 days as ‘PRISIONER NO. 106’. He
celebrated his 86th birthday in the hospital in the company of the
Nurses, Sisters, Staff and Doctors. He offered a special Mass on his birthday
with the Sisters in the convent chapel at 6.30 p.m. and Fr. Michael Raj was his
security and support. The Mercy Sisters hosted a special meal in honour of Msgr.after the Mass.
The cabin 106 was filled with red roses gifts gifts.
The Bishop’s House community
celebrated the birthdays of Msgr. John Bodra (12/2), Frs. Johny
Vithayathil (9/2) and Cyprian Lobo(23/2) on February 20 evening with
a special community villa. A special birthday cake was cut by all 3 together
before the meal.
Fr. Fl. Jonckheere, S.J. joined
the community on February 09 to take treatment at the Cancer hospital. He has
to compete 15 radiation before returning to St. Albert’s. 6 Bishops and couple of Priests
took shelter at the Bishop’s House for 2-4 days while attending the CBCI
sessions. Fr. Vijay Kacchap, S.J. and Fr. Joseph Surin, S.J. took care of the
public relations and media from Bishop’s House. They organized all the press
conferences during the CBCI Assembly. Bishop Felix Toppo left fro Chennai on
February 21. Bishop Victor Kindo of Jaspur admitted while the CBCI sessions on
stayed until February 25. He returned home on the 26th morning. Fr.
Cyprian Lobo directed the recollection for the regents on February 23-24 and
all were present.
For God so loved the
world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not
perish but may have eternal life. Jn.3:16.
De Britto House, Gomoh: Third February was a memorable day for DBH School.
Twenty of our children participated in the ‘Balakulsov” at Tundi and came away
with the second Position Champion –ship Trophy. Our children did wonderfully
well in all the items.
The feast of St. John de Britto,
the Patron Saint of the Parish, School and Hostel was celebrated on February
04. Fr. Chonas Xalxo presided over the solemn Mass in the morning. After the
Mass all shared snacks and left for home celebrations. At noon, Priests and
religious from the neighbouring communities joined us for a fellowship meal.
The hostel children put up a special cultural programme in the evening to
conclude the celebrations of the day.
The
Annual Sports’ Meet of the school was held on February 10 in the school ground.
Fr. Edward Saldanha, Principal, Sacred
Heart School,
Adra was the Chief Guest. Many Fathers, Sisters, Guests, parents and Guardians
were present for the 3 hours 30 minutes sports day-2008. Congratulations to Fr.
Chonas, Staff and Students of DBH for the spectacular celebrations of Sports’
Meet-2008! (Alwin.C.V.)
St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Bhilai Pahari: Fr. Casimir Vas
blessed the newly constructed 1st floor of the Czech House on
February 20 in the presence of the staff, Nursing students, Kripa Sadan
brothers and the many guests. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston inaugurated the new floor
by cutting a ribbon. The choir sang ‘Showers of blessing’ while Fr. Casimir
blessed the rooms and terrace. Soon after the blessings, Sr. Annie thanked Mr.
Ephram Kispotta , the architect of the building and presented him a memento.
All shared tea and snacks to conclude the celebrations.
The paddy from the farm, St. Joseph’s Centre,
Patamda has reached the hospital. The straw is staked for the many animals in
the campus. The 1st & 2nd Year students from Jeevan Jyoti
Nursing School
camped at the campus and visited the many villages around for health survey and
awareness progrmmes.
St. Joseph’s Hosptial conducted a medical
camp at Khuntpani on February 24. Dr. Noel Purty and Dr. Mohanty together with
Sr. Mary, JMJ and staff were on duty at Kuntpnai for 5 hours to help out the
116 patients. 14 patients are referred to the hospital for admission and treatment.
Fr. Vijay Kachhap, S.J. directed
2 days of retreat for the 40 youth from St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Golmuri on the
23rd and 24th February at the hospital campus. They had
the opportunity to meet the staff and patents while in prayer. Fr. Casimir Vas
was and gracious and provided tasty food to the youth. Fr. Michael Raj, the
youth moderator reached them and made sure that they have the facilities to be
with the Lord at Bhilai Pahari.
On February 23, the Nurse
students performed an HIV/AIDS awareness skit at Simuldanga village. School
children and villagers in large number witnessed the programme from 10.30 a.m.
to 12.30 noon. Sr. Anasthasia, JMJ and Bro. Arnold,DDS motivated and guided the
programme.
B. ED ADMISSION AT LOYOLA
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION – TELCO
Admissions forms for the
academic year 2008-2009 will be
available from the College office from March 15 to 25.(Riverview Area, Telco , Jamshedpur – 831004)
Tribal Missionary
Colloquium- 2008: The colloquium was held at Jesu Bhavan, mango from
February 25-28. Fr. George Manna presided at the inaugural Eucharist on 26th
morning at 6.30. The theme of the colloquium was “ Christ in the tribal World”.
Msgr. John Bodra, Frs. Walter Kongari, S.J., John Deeny, S.J., Joseph Surin,
S.J., Fr. Junas Bhengra, Fr. Emmanuel Horo, and Mr. Sitaram Bari (DDC, Jamshedpur) were the
resource person. 75 Priests, religious and catechists participated in the
colloquium.
Loyola
College of Education, Telco:
In the month of August the College received Minority Certificate from the
National Commission for minority educational institutions, New Delhi.
100 students appeared for the
University Examination held in the month of September. They received their
results in December. 90 received distinction and 10 first division. The groundbreaking
ceremony for the construction of a hostel was held on Thursday, 31st
January, 2008. In the month of November
and January students were sent to 16 schools in the city for practice teaching
and internship. Students were sent in groups to Cheshire Home, Nirmal Hirday,
Shishu Bhavan, School of Hope
for community service on 2nd and 9th February. Youth
Festival and College Day were celebrated on 23rd February, 2008.
This was the first time College Day was celebrated in a grand scale. Science
day is celebrated on 28t February. Besides the Science Exhibition, students
were taken to Tata Power for a visit. (Kuru)
N A T I O N A L – I N T E R N A T
I O N A L R O U N D – U P !
St.
Paul’s Minor Seminary, Lucknow: On 25th January we celebrated the
seminary day as well as the feast of the conversion of St. Paul. The celebration began with a solemn
Mass in which the new Bishop of Lucknow, Most Rev. Gerald Mathias was the Chief
Celebrant. The celebrants were led to the altar by the seminarians with tribal
dance. The seminarians sang inspiring and devotional hymns in Hindi and
English.
In the evening the borhters
staged a variety entertainment programme of songs, dances and drama in the
auditorium of St. Paul’s
college. The drama ‘Refund’ was well appreciated and the audience were up in
splits of laughter. The Hindi drama ‘Shere k Sawa Shere’, a comedy evoked much
laughter among the people present. The kawali made all laugh like a drain. The
parable of the ‘Sower’ was presented by a dance. The other items were Tamil
tribal dance, Kholi dance of Maharastra fishermen, Bangala and western dance in
colourful costumes enthused the audience.
At the beginning of the
programme, Fr. George D’Costa , the Rector read out the annual report and
welcomed the guests. Fr. Olive Mendonca proposed the vote of thanks. After the
programme all shared a sumptuous meal in the courtyard of the seminary and the
seminary band was in attendance. (Melwyn Rodrigues)
Recollection
for the Regents : March 29 p.m. to 30
noon at BH, Golmuri
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