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.