tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84364466450103764292024-03-21T15:30:07.511-07:00PATNA ARCHDIOCESEArchdiocese Patnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16093578614884927053noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8436446645010376429.post-44223687498347904692018-08-29T19:45:00.001-07:002018-10-10T20:51:57.498-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Fr. Jose Mattathilani</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="color: black;">Rev. Fr. Jose Mattathilani celebrated his Golden Jubilee of his priestly ordination on 28th September 2018, at St. Joseph's Pro-cathedral, Bankipur, Patna. Present to grace the occasion were his relatives, friends, religious, priests, the coadjutor, and Archbishop. Fr. Jose thanked the Lord for His grace and Strength. He was the main celebrant and homilist. Most Rev. Sebastian Kallupur, coadjutor of Archdiocese of Patna in message termed him as simple, deeply spiritual. Most William D;souza SJ, thanked him for service and added the people gathered here is the witness to his ministry. The celebration ended with agape at the ground of St. Joseph's Convent School (Bihar Board).</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Peter</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; line-height: 115%;"> w<u>h</u>o completed his 25 years of sacerdotal ordination. On 22<sup>nd</sup>
August, 2018, Archdiocese celebrated his silver Jubilee at Sewa Kendra, Patna
with thanksgiving Mass in which Archbishop William D’Souza, S.J., Coadjutor
Bishop Sebastian Kallupura and 45 Archdiocesan Priests were present. At present Fr. S. Peter is the Parish Priest
of Gulni Parish</span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: large;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
Laity, Religious, and Priests of Patna Archdiocese are extremely privileged to witness
the great event of the Church in Bihar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On
10<sup>th</sup> August 2018, the newly elected Coadjutor Bishop was installed
officially in a Eucharistic Celebration held at St. Joseph’s Pro-cathedral, Bankipur,
of Archdiocese of Patna.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were 80 priests
from various dioceses of Bihar, above 400 Religious, and Laity present to
welcome the Coadjutor Bishop of Patna, Most Rev. Sebastian Kallupura.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He arrived at the Archbishop’s House, and was
led by the Archbishop William D’souza, S.J., and the priests, and congregation
to the Pro-cathedral, where the Coadjutor spent some time in prayer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
Eucharistic Celebration began at 10.30 AM, which was presided over by his Grace
William D’souza, S.J., concelebrated by Most Rev. Kurien Valiakandathil, Bishop
of Bhagalpur, Most Rev. Cajetan Francis Osta, Bishop of Muzaffarpur, and Most
Rev. Peter Sebastian Goveas, Bishop of Bettiah, and many priests from Bihar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the priests and bishops were welcomed by
a beautiful and prayerful welcome dance by the Candidates of Notre Dame Congregation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Rev.
Fr. James Amakatt, the Vicar General of Buxar Diocese introduced the Coadjutor
Bishop Most. Rev. Sebastian Kallupura.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
his address he said, “Most Rev. Sebastian Kallupura, was born on 14 July 1953
in Teekoy under Pala Diocese in Kerala. When he was two years old, his family
migrated to Kottiyoor now under Mananthavady Diocese. After having completed
schooling at Kelakam, he responded to God’s call to be a missionary in Bihar,
by joining Mission Home, Pala in 1971. After the intermediate studies in Pala
from 1973 to 1975, he did his philosophical studies at St. Joseph’s Seminary,
Mangalore. Thereafter in 1979, he graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi
and did his Theological studies from Papal Seminary, Pune. He completed B.Ed.
in 1984 form St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. On 14 May 1984 his sacerdotal
ordination took place at his home parish Kottiyoor in Mananthavady Diocese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As
a priest of the Archdiocese of Patna, Bishop Sebastian has served in various
capacities. He was assistant pastor at Jehanabad in 1984 and at Mokama in 1985.
He was Parish Priest of Sikendra for 5 years from 1986 to 1991 and the Parish
Priest of Mokama for 8 years from 1991 to 1999. After a year of spirituality
course in Bangalore, he served as the asst. diocesan treasurer of Patna
diocese. Then he was appointed as the Director of Sewa Kendra, Patna from 2003
to 2009. He was also the Director of Bihar Social Forum in 2009. He was nominated
Bishop of the diocese of Buxar on 7 April 2009 and consecrated its Bishop on 21<sup>st</sup>
June the same year. He was appointed as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Archdiocese
of Patna by Holy Father Pope Francis on 29<sup>th</sup> June, 2018. He is also
the Apostolic Administrator of the diocese of Buxar till another Bishop is
appointed for Buxar. </span></div>
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Rev. William D’souza SJ, began the Eucharistic Celebration. He explained the
importance and the need of a Coadjutor Bishop in the Archdiocese of Patna. After
the proclamation of the Gospel Rev. Fr. Prem Prakash, Vicar General of Patna
Archdiocese read out the Decree of Most. Rev. Sebastian Kallupura’s appointment
as Coadjutor received from the Apostolic Nuncio and handed it over to the
Bishop which was shown to the College of Consulters and in the presence of Chancellor
of the Curia. </span><br />
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which he clearly stated about his vision and mission in the Archdiocese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At culmination of the Holy Mass, Fr. Prem
Prakash acknowledged each and every one for the valuable services and hard
works to make the day a successful one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By expressing his heartfelt appreciation to Fr. Prem, Archbishop blessed
the congregation and ended the Holy Mass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Thereafter all the invited guests were led to St. Joseph’s School for
the fellowship meal. The Archdiocese prays for the Coadjutor and his mission</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">4<sup>th</sup>
August, 2018, on Feast of St. John Mary Vianney,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a </b>newly erected Church at Jahanadad Parish
was blessed and dedicated to Divine Mercy. The blessing and dedication ceremony
was presided over by Archbishop William D’ Souza,S.J<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>in the presence Bishop Sebastian of Buxar Diocese and Bishop
Cajetan of Muzaffarpur Diocese. 45 priests concelebrated with the archbishop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sister
Roshni, the Superior General of Sacred Heart and Sr. Surbhi, the Provincial of
Sacred Heart were also present for the function. The ceremony began with a
magnificent reception of Bishops and Priests with Band Baza. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The whole ceremony
of blessing and dedication of the Church was a kind of admiration and marvel
for the people, for majority of them witnessed it for the first time in their
life so far. Congratulations and big thanks to Fr. Robert Kumar, the Parish
Priest for his hard work to complete the Church construction within two years. Patna Archdiocese is very grateful to the benefactors
who helped with their financial support to construct a Church for the people of
Jahanabad. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: magenta;">September</span> </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">1-3<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Visit to the Parishes<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">4<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gaya</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">23<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Chakaram Parish</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The months of July and
August have been time of busy schedule with meetings, reporting and
celebrations for the Archbishop. He made a friendly visit to all the parishes
in the beginning of July, spent time with the priests, sisters, expressing his
solidarity and gratitude to everyone who has been contributing to the mission
of the Archdiocese. On 10<sup>th</sup> July, he blessed the newly built boys’
hostel at Bariarpur. He led a delegation of Catholic Council of Bihar for the
Governing Body Meeting of Catholic Council of India, at Hyderabad form 25<sup>th</sup>
to 31<sup>st</sup> July. On 4<sup>th</sup> August, he met Rev. Fr. Mariolino,
the Provincial of </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-themecolor: text1;">Josephites of
Murialdo</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. On 7<sup>th</sup> August, he left for
Ranchi to attend the meeting of the Executive Committee of Medical College. On
10<sup>th</sup> morning, he received the members of Caritas Switzerland. He
made a flying visit to Mangalore to attend a jubilee celebration. He was in
Mokama from 17 to 18<sup>th</sup> to speak to the Regional Secretaries of the
Regional Commissions, and the Bishops. On 18<sup>th</sup> the Catholic Council
of Bihar met the Archbishop, along with the other Bishops of the Region. On 21<sup>st</sup>,
he left for Bettiah to celebrate thanksgiving Mass along with the Domincians
for the existence of the Order of Preachers for last 800 years. On 22<sup>nd</sup>
evening, the Provincial of FIHM met the Archbishop. On 25<sup>th</sup> he visited
the Sacred Heart Brothers’ Community at Biharsharif, along with the Superior
General, Very Rev. Bro. Victor Dass, SHJ. He also visited the flood affected areas
in Bhakiyarpur, and Fatwa, and expressed his solidarity. He assured his support
and encouraged the sisters, and priests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On 27<sup>th</sup> he visited Maner, and Danapur. He offered the Holy
Eucharist and celebrated the Mahila Diwas at St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral,
Bankipure, encouraging the mothers to follow the footsteps of St. Monica. On 30<sup>th</sup>
he was the chief guest for the Founder’s Day at Patna Women’s College.</span></div>
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Hostel at Bariarpur Parish: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Archbishop William
D’ Souza, S.J., blessed and inaugurated the newly constructed hostel for the
boys at Barriarpur on 10<sup>th</sup> July, 2016. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Congratulations to Fr. Rakesh Roshan for his
initiative and hard work to put up a beautiful hostel. Heartfelt thanks to all
the benefactors for their generous contribution.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">St. Xavier’s Colleges observed the
Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, <b>Patna:</b> On Saturday, St. Xavier’s College and St.
Xavier’s College of Management and Technology jointly celebrated the Feast Day
of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the mystic, preacher and founder of the Society of
Jesus. The ceremony began with the lighting of the sacred lamp and garlanding
of the portrait of the revered saint by the chief guest Fr. Prem Prakash, the Vicar
General, Archdiocese of Patna. Students of the college presented the life
sketch of St. Ignatius of Loyola through a dance-drama which was much
appreciated. While addressing the students, the chief guest said, “I wish to
see a new heaven and new earth where everyone respects each other and where there
is justice and peace in the society. You have to change for yourself and build
a better society.” He added that if you choose life you are alive; if you
choose death you are dead. He also spoke about the contribution of the Jesuits
in Bihar in bringing dignity to human lives. On the occasion Father Dr. Sushil
Bilung SJ, Father Dr. Rajkumar SJ and Dr. Anurag Ambastha were felicitated for
being awarded Ph.D degrees recently. Guest of Honour Nutan Chaudhary, <span style="color: #0d0d0d;">Team Leader of Cambridge English Language Assessment </span>handed
certificates to students for their performance in extracurricular activities.</span></div>
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Ministry</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> A
De-addiction workshop was organized at Navjyoti Niketan, Patna from the 14th
July to 17th July 2016 noon. There were 39 participants from Barh, Bakhtiarpur,
Buxar, Patna, Bettiah, Ratanpurwa, Maner and Hajipur. Topics that were taken up
were Addiction, Withdrawal Symptoms, Relapse, and Denial, effects of Alcohol on
the Body, Counseling, Self Help Groups- Alcoholics Anonymous,
Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon and Al-Ateen. The participants went through
the sessions with eagerness and interest and were highly motivated to help
addicts in their area.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Camp for the Youth:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> This year the Bihar state AICUF team held
a summer camp in Chakaram youth centre, Patna <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">from</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">24<sup>th</sup> June
-27<sup>th</sup> June 2016<b> </b></span>on the theme “LET US BE A BETTER ME
FOR A BETTER TOMORROW”. The camp was held under the guidance of State Advisor
Fr. Asit Lakra, This Camp was a three days workshop for college students on
personality development, life coping skills and leadership. Students from
Patna, Barh, Jamalpur, Gaya, Basauni, Roh and Nawada actively took part in this
camp. There were around 70 participants including the state core team who
attended the camp. Fr.Prem Prakash, the Vicar General of Patna Archdiocese was
the main the celebrant for inaugural Mass. Resource persons for the camp were
Fr. Sabu Devis, Mr. Surendra, Fr. James Andrew SJ, Fr. Gregory Gomes, SJ, Mr.
Alfred, Mr. Tarun Simon and Mr. Chandan. Special invitees were Fr. T.
Nishant SJ, the principal of St. Xavier’s college of Mgmt & Tech., Patna,
Fr .Joseph Thadavanal SJ, Rector of St. Xavier’s college, Dr. Sr. Marie Jessie
AC, Principal of Patna women’s college and Dr. Sr. Celine AC. On the last day
Archbishop William D’souza SJ, was the Guest of honor for the Cultural
Programme. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Flood in Bihar:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> Due to the release of water from
Indrapuri Barrage and other rivers merging into Ganga River, made Ganga’s
water to flow above the danger level. Besides, a huge volume of water has
been released from Bansagar dam and few rains it is expected that water
level, which has reduced, may once again rise. As per the news, at least 37
persons have been killed while 31.33 lakh people affected in the Bihar floods
with many areas, specially the riverine belt of 12 districts badly reeling
under water in the state. As per the Disaster Management Department statement,
the floods caused by a spate in rivers Ganga, Sone, Punpun, Burhi Gandak,
Ghaghara and Kosi have affected 31.33 lakh people in 1,934 villages in 12
districts of the state. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The church
campus of Bakhtiarpur, Bariarpur, Fatuah were under flood water and the ground
floor at SCN convent at Bakhtiarpur was flooded. The Sisters had to shift all
their belongings and the dispensary to the first floor. Archbishop William
D’souza, S.J., visited these places and has directed Fr. Amal Raj, the Director
of Sewa Kendra, Patna to help them with necessary requirements. The Samachar
made an urgent appeal to all the members of the hierarchy and the leadership to
encourage the community of faithful, institutions and people of goodwill to
generously contribute to this humanitarian call and express their solidarity
and support in time of need. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Keeping in
mind the urgency of the need, you may send your contribution to ‘Sewa Kendra’,
A/C no. 18950100001625 (UCO bank, Digha Ghat, Patna). </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Patna
Deanery:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">
In preparation for the Vianny day celebrations, there was a day of recollection
in Patna deanery conduced at Archbishops house on July 23, 2016. All the
pastors and diocesan clergy of Patna met together at Archbishop’s house for a
short meeting to decide on how to celebrate the sainthood of Mother Theresa and
how to conclude the Year of Mercy in the Archdiocese. It was decided that we
could have a Thanks giving Mass in every parish of Patna Deanery on September
11, 2016. In preparation for the same we could have a talk, adoration and
confessions on the previous day. All the schools could hold the assembly at
least for a week on the life of Mother Theresa. It may be good to screen a film
on the Mother to the school children as well as to the parishioners. There
could be a family gathering with a seminar on the Year of Mercy in each
deanery. This year the theme for the Crus Veer rally, youth convention and
Mahila Sangh convention could also be the Year of Mercy. We will have a grant
conclusion on 20<sup>th</sup> Nov, 2016 by a Eucharist procession from KHFH to
Kurji Parish. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Gaya
Deanery: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
Gaya Deanery a day of Recollection was held on 18<sup>th</sup> august, 2016 in
which 42 priests and religious participated. Soon after the recollection they
had a meeting to discuss how meaning fully we could celebrate the Sainthood of
Mother Teresa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gaya deanery has decided
to celebrate the Sainthood of Mother Teresa at Deanery level on 4<sup>th</sup>
September, 2016 at Gaya Parish. Archbishop William D’ Souza, S.J., will be the
main celebrant to preside over the Mass on the occasion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Magadh
Deanery:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A day of recollection was held on 25<sup>th</sup>
August, in which Rev. Fr. Jose Edavazhy gave the talk on the prophetic life of
Elijah.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>11 Priests participated. It was
decided that on 26<sup>th</sup> Nov, the Sainthood of Mother Teresa will be
celebrated at Deanery level at St. Joseph’s Church, Nawada. Every parish of Magadh
deanery will prepare and present items like tableau or skit or song or dance or
dance drama on the theme of Year of Divine Mercy and life of St. Teresa of
Kolkata.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">New Team of Vocation Commission
and Vocation Promoters:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> On
17<sup>th</sup> July, 2016 Vocation Commission meeting was held at St. Mary’s
Minor Seminary, Chakaram. During the meeting new members for the vocation
Commission and vocation promoters have been appointed. New members for Vocation
Commission are Archbishop William D’souza,S.J., Fr. Prem Prakash (V.G.), Fr.
Jose Chirakal (Rector of St. Mary’s Minor Seminary, Chakaram), Fr. Peter Ladis
and Fr. Dinesh Kumar. New Vocation promoters are Fr. Prem Prakash (V.G.), Fr.
Jose Chirackal Fr. Peter Ladis, Fr. Jerome Dungdung, Fr. Asit Lakra, Fr.
Bhagyaraj and Fr. Dinesh Kumar.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Girl
Child Day: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">On the occasion of commemorating the birthday of
Mother Mary, the CBCI Council for Women<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>invites
to celebrate the Girl Child Day on 8<sup>th</sup> September, 2016. It is
celebrated to raise awareness among people about all the inequalities faced by
the girl child in the society.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On this girl
child day, let us pray and make plans to promote the acceptance of girl
children as a gift of God and ensure that every girl child is respected and
valued in the family and society.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Family
Commission: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">on 4<sup>th</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup> November, 2016
the Family Commission of Patna Archdiocese is arranging a 2 days programme to
celebrate<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>the “Year of Mercy” with
the selected families of each Parish at Jyoti Bhawan, Mokama. Parish Priests of
each Parish are requested to send only five families from their respective
parishes. Presence of the Parish Priest along with the families of the parish
will be more appreciated. Please contact Fr. Jose Edavazy, the family
Commission In-charge of the Archdiocese for the details.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Crus
vir Rally: </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">“Let the children come to me and do not
hinder them, for to such belong the kingdom of God” (Matt: 19:14).</span></u></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;"> This year the rally will begin on 29<sup>th</sup>
October (P.M) to 1<sup>st</sup> November 2016, which will be held in Mokama.
The programme will end by lunch on the last day. The theme for the rally is
“God’s merciful love”. Please prepare the children for the programme and send
as many as possible for the same.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Junior
Priests Recollection (under 10): </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Monthly recollection for the
junior clergy is scheduled to be held on 30<sup>th</sup> Sept. and 1<sup>st</sup>
October, 2016 at Mokama Parish. Recollection will begin at 6pm on 30<sup>th</sup>
Sep.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Junior
Clergy Annual Retreat:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Annual retreat for the junior Clergy of
Patna Archdiocese is scheduled to be held in Velankanni, Tamilnadu from 14<sup>th</sup>-
18<sup>th</sup> November, 2016. Please book your tickets according to your
convenience and inform Fr. Vicar General. Fr. Peter Ladis will accompany them.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Monthly
Recollection and Annual Retreat for the Regents:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Monthly
recollection is scheduled to be held on 7-8 October, 2016 at Muzafferpur and
Annual Retreat from 6<sup>th</sup>- 12<sup>th</sup> November, 2016 at
Allahabad. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dakharas
(Mass Wine):</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> There was some uncertainty regarding the Mass Wine
since the ban on liquor in Bihar. The term Mass Wine is misleading and so the
license to make Mass Wine has been cancelled by the authorities. All the same, we
are told by the authorities that we could continue to use the term “Dakhras”
for Holy Mass. As of now we do not have to get panic about the use of Dakhras
in our parishes and Mass Centers. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Our
Contribution for the needs of Church in the Holy Land, </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">one
among the 7 Universal Collections was appreciated by the Congregation for the
Oriental Churches, the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Samachar quotes
the letter of Leonardo Cardinal Sandri, the Prefect for the above mentioned
Congregation, “Most heartily do I thank you, together with your priests, men,
and women religious, ecclesial institutions and all the faithful, for having
contributed so generously to the sustenance of the Christian community living
in the places of our Redemption. This precious gesture will help to maintain a
living Christian presence amid difficult circumstances. By strengthening the
various pastoral, social, educative, health and welfare initiatives, the love
of God will be able to shine in the Holy Places, especially upon most in need”.
In the year of 2015, the Archdiocese of Patna has contributed `60,465.00.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Contribution
Received for Bp. Hartmann’s Scholarship Fund:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kurji Holy Family Hospital<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>10,000.00</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Nazareth Convent, Patna<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>10,000.00</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Corrected:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> CBSE
Class X Result of Crene Memorial School, Gaya: Appeared -240, 10-CGPA-52, First
Div.-189.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sr. Sara S.A.,</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> has
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Michael Ignatius</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> has
been appointed to head the commission for Bible and Catechetic. He will
coordinate the Bible Festival and Logos Quiz in the Archdiocese.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Alex, V.,</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> has
been appointed to head the Sacred Liturgy Commission.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">R.I.P.
</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Please prayer
for the departed soul of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Mr. Iype
Olikathotty,</b> father of Fr. Thomas Olikathotty and Fr. Jacob Olikathotty,
S.J., who expired on 10<sup>th</sup> August2016, due to an old age. He was 90
years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Happy
Birthday</span></b></span></h3>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">September:</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Robert Kumar<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>10.09.1968</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Jacob
Muthuplackal<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>11.09.1944</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. James George<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>11.09.1960</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Xavier
Varghese<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>17.09.1930</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. James
Shekhar<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>23.09.1967</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Joseph Bara<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>08.10.1952</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Christu
Raj<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>10.10.1955</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Oscar Beck<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>10.10.1962</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. P.
Bhaskar<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>12.10.1968</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Fr. Satya
Prakash<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>21.10.1976</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red;">Beautiful Story for
Reflection</span>:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> One day a person met the great
Chanakya and said, “Do you know what I just heard about your friend? “Hold on a
minute,” Chanakya replied. “Before telling me anything I’d like you to pass a
little test. “It’s called the, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">“Triple
Filter Test.”</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Triple Filter?” “That’s
right,” Chanakya continued. “Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be
a good idea to take a moment and filter what you’re going to say. That’s why I
call it the triple filter test. The first filter is TRUTH. Have you made
absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true? “No,” the man said,
“actually I just heard about it and….” “All right,” said Chanakya. “So you
don’t know if it’s true or not. Now let’s try the second filter, the filter of
GOODNESS. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">good</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">? “No,” on the contrary…” “So,”
Chanakya continued, “You want to tell me something bad about him, but you’re
not certain it’s true. You may still pass the test through, because there’s one
filter left, the filter of USEFULNESS. Is what you want to tell me about my
friend going to be useful to me? “No, not really.” “Well,” concluded Chanakya,
“if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell
it to me at all?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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Archdiocese Patnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16093578614884927053noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8436446645010376429.post-76795713139934889742016-09-01T19:13:00.003-07:002016-09-01T19:13:30.319-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue;">Appeal for generous Contribution for Flood Victims</span></h2>
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<span style="color: blue;"> </span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">"If one member suffers, all
suffer together"</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> (<i>1 Cor</i> 12,26).</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Dear Fathers/Brothers/Sisters,</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">SUBJECT:
Appeal for solidarity and contribution to help the flood affected population in
Patna, Maner, Bakhtiarpur and Bariarpur Parishes under Patna Archdioceses.</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;">We, the Catholic Church in Bihar express
our deep concern and solidarity with the flood affected people of Bihar and
offer our prayers and condolences to all those who lost their lives, livestock
and property. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The flood happened due to release of water from Indrapuri Barrage
and other rivers merging into Ganga River. Besides, a huge volume of water
has been released from Bansagar dam and it is expected that water level,
which has reduced, may once again rise. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">As per the news, at least 120 persons have been killed while 23.71
lakh people affected in the Bihar floods with many areas, specially the
riverine belt of 12 districts badly reeling under water in the state. As per
the Disaster Management Department statement, the floods caused by a spate in rivers
Ganga, Sone, Punpun, Burhi Gandak, Ghaghara and Kosi have affected 23.71 lakh
people in 1115 villages under 362 Panchayats in 12 districts of the state. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As the reports coming in, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Patna and Munger are the worst affected
districts.</b> Patna District Magistrate Sanjay Kumar Agarwal has stated that a
total of 1.55 lakh people have been evacuated so far in Patna district, and 179
relief camps were being run in the flood-hit areas, giving shelter to 1,07,000
people even as 160 medical teams were providing services. However, as the
reports published in today’s newspaper, the flood situation is grim and lakhs
of population are still not getting any help from Govt. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Based
on initial need assessment by our church organizations besides other
humanitarian agencies, there is huge need emerging and there is a huge gap in Food
materials, blankets, sanitary kits, medicines to the affected population. We
need to respond to the need of the suffering people by extending our support and
reach out to the marooned brother and sisters in the flooded area of in Maner,
Patna, Bakhtiarpur and Bariarpur Parishes. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">On
behalf of the Catholic Church in Bihar, I make an urgent appeal to all the
members of the hierarchy and the leadership to encourage the community of
faithful, institutions and people of goodwill to generously contribute to this
humanitarian call and express our solidarity and support in time of need. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="color: cyan;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b></span><span style="color: cyan;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: magenta;">Keeping in mind the
urgency of the need, you may send your contribution to ‘Sewa Kendra’, A/C no.
18950100001625 (UCO bank, Digha Ghat, Patna).</span> </span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">May
I invoke the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ on all of us.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Yours
lovingly in the Service of the Lord,</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">†William
D’ Souza S.J <span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span>Fr.
Amal Raj S. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Archbishop
of Patna <span style="mso-tab-count: 7;"> </span>Director</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>News Letter </b><span> </span><b>January-February-2016 </b></span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;"> </span></span> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Transfer
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Fr. Sabu Davis<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Youth Director<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>For Renewal and sabbatical</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">9-10<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Shapur Parish</span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meeting with the Major Superiors of Patna Archdiocese: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Archbishop
William D’Souza SJ had a meeting with Major Superiors/ their representatives of
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2015 at Sewa Kendra, Patna. On invitation Archbishop Abraham
Viruthakulangara of Nagpur was also present for the meeting. Archbishop Abraham
shared the developments with regard to the proposed medical college in Ranchi.
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coming year. He talked about the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Mokama Shrine
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Anniversary of Bishop Hartmann OFM.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CCI Convention at Patn</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">a:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On 24th November, 48
representatives, two lay people from every deanery of all six dioceses in Bihar
along with the Regional Commission Secretaries, the Bishops of Bihar came
together under the banner of Catholic Council of India. The convention began at
8:30 a.m. at Navjyoti Niketan with reading of a passage from the Bible, a short
prayer and a Bhajan. Archbishop William D’Souza SJ, Bishop Sebastian (Buxar)
Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara (Nagpur) Fr. Aloysius Ephrem Raju, the
Secretary of CCI and the Secretaries of the different commissions of BRBC were
present for the convention. Fr. Raju and Mr. Lawrence enlightened the house on
the role and functions of the CCI. After the reporting session Bishop Sebastian
asked the participants that we need to have a unit of CCI in our region. Names
were suggested accordingly Bihar Regional Catholic Council (BRCC) was
constituted with the following members:</span></div>
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President<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>:Most
Rev. William D’Souza SJ</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chairman<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>:Most
Rev. Sebastian Kallupura (Buxar)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Secretary<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>:Mr.
Paschal Peter Osta (Patna)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joint
Secretary<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>:Fr.
James Shekhar (Patna)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vice
Presidents<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>:Ms. Usha Marandi (Bhagalpur)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 6;"> </span>:Mr.
Sammi Abraham (Bettiah)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Treasurer<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span>:Dr.
Victor Alphonse (Patna)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bishop
Sebastian suggested that we need to make our own statutes according to the
nature and need of our region. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Golden Jubilee of Archbishop
William: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Patna Archdiocese celebrated the
Golden Jubilee of Archbishop William D’souza, S.J., with joy and gladness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The archdiocesan priests decided to celebrate
the Jubilee on 26<sup>th</sup> November at 6.00 PM at St. Joseph’s
Pro-cathedral.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Under the leadership of
Rev. Fr. Prem Prakash, the Vicar General a committee did the preparation for
the celebration. The religious working in the Archdiocese were invited.
The Bishops of Bihar Region Most Rev. Kurien, Most <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rev.</span></div>
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Most Rev. Cajetan, Most Rev. Angelus and Very Rev. Fr. Lawrence Paschal added
the extra flavor to the celebration. The regional secretaries of
different commission in Bihar Region were present for the Jubilee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
guests and the Jubiliarion were welcomed by the Band from St. Joseph’s Girls’
School, Barh. The procession for the Jubilee Mass was led by the nurses of
Tripolia Hospital. Fr. Kuldeep led the choir. Fr. Jerome was in-charge of
the Liturgy. Very Rev. Fr. Prem Prakash welcomed and introduced the liturgy.
Very Rev. Fr. Jose Vadaserry the Provincial of Patna Province read the letter
of the General. Fr. James George preached the homily and appreciated the
Archbishop for his heart for the people. Fr. Devasia Mattathilani read the
Papal Blessing. The band led everyone to St. Joseph's Hindi Medium for the
dinner.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> Once again Congratulation dear Archbishop! Thank you for leading us
from front as shepherd.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Jubilee Year of Mercy</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">: During the
Holy Eucharistic Celebration, on the Feast of Immaculate Conception, the
Archbishop hoisted the flag and inaugurated the Jubilee year of Mercy. The
Archbishop emphasized the importance of the Jubilee Year and the reasons for
it. He said</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
that Pope Francis formally announced on <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">11 April, 2015, the Vigil of the Sunday of Divine
Mercy,</span> “Holy Year of Mercy” to begin on 8<sup>th</sup> December
2015. This Holy Year is <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">to commemorate both the feast of the
Immaculate Conception and the 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the closing of the
Second Vatican Council, which called the Church to proclaim the Gospel to the
world in new ways, bringing God’s mercy to everyone. The Holy Year will
conclude on November 20, 2016, on the Feast of Christ the King. </span> The
Archbishop mentioned three important aspects for the celebration of the Jubilee
Year of Mercy namely Mercy, Compassion and Love. He announced that St. Joseph's
Pro-cathedral will have an adoration chapel and he encouraged the faithful to
take time and to be with the Lord. The Samachar invites every visitor to
Archbishop’s House to make a short visit to the Blessed Sacrament exposed for
the public from sunrise to sunset, at the Adoration Chapel. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Holy Door Opened: A</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">rchbishop William D’souza S.J,
opened the Holy Door at St. Joseph’s Pro-cathedral on 13<sup>th</sup> December
2015, along with the universal church, as Holy Father Pope Francis opened the
Holy Door at the Cathedral of Rome, St. John’s Lateran. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On
Sunday, the fog and biting cold could not diminish the cheers and gladness of
the faithful as they gathered at St. Joseph’s ground for the spiritual
celebration. The Archbishop in his introduction explained the procedure and the
significance of the liturgy. Quoting from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Misericordiae
Vultus </i>Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, by the Holy
Father, he said that the Holy Door signified our entry into the church with the
renewal and trust. Fr. Peter Ladis proclaimed the Gospel, and Bro. Dharam
Kishore read the extract from Hindi Version of the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Misericordiae Vultus.</i></span> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">T</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">he
Procession was led by the Archbishop, and the priests followed by the
faithful. The choir sang meaningful hymns to lead the procession. On the
arrival at the entrance of the Pro-cathedral, the Archbishop invoked the grace
of God and to shower His Mercy to all who enter the Door. He carried the Bible,
as he first entered the Church followed by others. In his homily, he exhorted
the faithful to read the Bull of Indiction and practice the teaching of the
Holy Father through the works of mercy. He explained the meaning of the Holy
Door, in which the History of Salvation and Sacraments are depicted. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">http://archdiocesepatna.blogspot.in/p/phot.html</i></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Congratulations</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">to Deacon Dharam
Kishor who received the order of Deaconate on 14<sup>th</sup> December, 2015,
by Archbishop William D’Souza, S.J. at the Pro-Cathedral, Bankipur, Patna. He
is appointed at Bariarpur Parish to do his deaconate ministry under the
guidance of Fr. Rakesh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Creane Memorial
School, Gaya:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
Sixty Seventh death anniversary of Fr. James Creane, S.J., was celebrated on 28<sup>th</sup>
November, 2015. The day began with prayer at Fr. Creane’s tomb. Evening
programme was dedicated to parents and highlight of the evening was the
“Continental Show” which had selected dances from seven continents. Archbishop
William D’Souza, S.J. graced the occasion as chief guest and Sanjay Kumar Agarwal,
S.P. of Gaya as the guest of honour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">St. John’s
Academy, Kankarbagh:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
St. John Utsav was celebrated on 5<sup>th</sup> December,2015 in St. John’s
Academy. Kankarbagh. The Chief Guest was Most Rev. William D’Souza,S.J., the
Archbishop of Patna. Utsav began at 2.30 pm. Archbishop gave away the best
student award for the academic year2005-16. He delivered an inspiring speech in
which he emphasized the importance of the role of the parents in the growth of
the students. St. John’s family was happy to honour Archbishop with a memento
on the occasion of his golden Jubilee.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">St. Joseph’s
Convent School, Barh:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parents day was celebrated with happiness and
excitement in the campus of St. Joseph’s Convent School, barh on 12<sup>th</sup>
December, 2015. Archbishop William D’Souza, S.J., was the chief guest of the
celebration. The day was marked by incredible display of the talents by the
students. The charisma of the function was a skit, “Empowerment of Women” which
challenged every audience present over there to contemplate about the obligation
to educate the girl children. In his address to the parents the Archbishop appealed
that they must spend more time with their children so that they may get proper
directions from them. During the function the best students were awarded by the
chief guest for their academic excellence.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">St. Joseph’s
School, Jamalpur:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
On 11 December, 2015, St. Joseph’s school, Jamalpur celebrated Parent’s Day in
the school campus. Fr. Joseph Raj, the Director of Education Council was the
chief guest. Children presented varieties of cultural programmme on this
auspicious day. Fr. Joseph Raj spoke about the responsibilities of parents
concerning children. Congratulations to Fr. Nandu Kumar, the secretary of the
school, Sr. Prabha, SND, the headmistress and all the teaching staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">St. Mary’s
School, Masaurhi:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
On 28<sup>th</sup> November, 2015, school sports day was celebrated in the
campus of St. Mary’s School, Masaurhi. Archbishop William D’Souza, S.J., was
the chief guest for the function. Archbishop appreciated the girls for taking lead
in all the activities. On the same day Mr. Chandrashekar Singh, SDM inaugurated
the newly constructed 17 class Rooms while the Archbishop William D’Souza, Frs.
Joseph Raj and Philip soosai blessed the new class rooms. Archbishop
congratulated Fr. Sebastian, the principal and Fr. Augustine Mundoli, the
secretary of the school for a massive construction of 17 class rooms within a
short period only with <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>local resources.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">St. Xavier’s School,
Sikandra</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> has
added one more leaf of joy to the calendar of 2015 with a great success of
school annual day on 2<sup>nd</sup> December, 2015. The Chief Guest was Most
Rev. William D’ Souza, Archbishop of Patna. The guest of honour was Mr. Srija
(District Educational Officer) and the program was witnessed by many secular
and religious priests and religious sisters and friends. The students surprised
the audience with their wonderful performance. It was the hard work put together
by the students, the staff and the principal along with their secretary. Congratulations
to all.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">First Holy
Communion for 47 Children at Bihar Sharif Parish:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> The Vicar General Fr. Prem
Prakash celebrated the solemn Holy Eucharist on 13<sup>th</sup> December, 2015
at Sacred Heart Church, Bihar Sharif, giving first Holy Communion to 47
children. Class IX and X girls lead the communicants with an entrance dance.
The Mahila Sangh welcomed the main celebrant with mala and arti. The Crus veer
children led the choir under the guidance of Sr. Jemma, SRA. There was a long
offertory procession by the parents of the first communicants with fruits,
flowers and rice etc. Fr. Prem in his homily inspired the communicants and the
faithful to experience Jesus through the sacrament of Holy Communion and live a
spiritual life fitting to be “Another Christ” in their life. Soon after the
Mass Fr. Vicar General distributed certificate to the first communicants. There
was agape for the parents and communicants. Congratulations to Fr. James
Rosario, the Parish Priest and all SRA Sisters for preparing those children to
receive Jesus in their hearts. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">St. Mary’s Church,
A.G. Colony, Rajabazar:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
On 20<sup>th</sup> December, 2015 the faithful of A.G. Colony, Rajabazar celebrated
Parish Day. Fr. Prem, the Vicar General was the main celebrant. Frs. Devasia
Chirayil, and Jose Muthuplackal, the Priest In-Charge concelebrated. During the
Eucharistic celebration 4 children received First Holy Communion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Celebration of
Opening the Holy Door of Divine Mercy and Golden Jubilee of Archbishop at Kurji
Parish: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">December
20, 2015, Parishioners of Kurji Parish had the opportunity to celebrate the
opening of the Holy Door of Divine Mercy as part of the Extraordinary Jubilee
of Divine Mercy. The Parishioners twined the same with the Golden Jubilee of
Archbishop William D' Souza, S. J.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
faithful gathered before the stage of Hartmann Girls' High School, before the
Eucharist. The Holy Eucharist began with an introduction of both the events by
Mr. Gabriel John, Secretary of Parish Council. After the opening prayer, all
proceeded to the main entrance of the Church. Archbishop said the prayers and
opened the Holy Door for all. In his homily the Archbishop exhorted the people
to become merciful in word and action, as the Father. He pointed to the human
suffering all over the world due to natural and human made calamities and urged
all to respond to such situations with an open and generous heart. After the
Mass everyone was given tea and refreshments.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Junior Clergy
Get together:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
The junior clergy of the Archdiocese gathered at Sewa Kendra for two days’
Group Dynamics and Group Therapy between 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> of
December 2015. Fr. Peter Ladis took some time out of his legal ministry to be
with them and guided them in the Group Dynamics. All the twelve participants
did have a good experience of Group Therapy guided by Sr. Monica HC. Thanks to
Fr. Prem Prakash, the Vicar General for taking initiative to bring all the
Junior Clergy of the Archdiocese together for such wonderful ongoing formation
of the priests.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">National
Eucharistic Congress:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Six delegates from Patna
Archdiocese participated in the National Eucharist Congress, held in the Pius X
Seminary, Goregoan, Mumbai, from 12<sup>th</sup> to 15 November, 2015. The
theme of the NEC was “The Eucharist: Nourished by Christ, to Nourish Others.”
The Eucharistic Congress commemorated 50 years of Blessed Pope Paul VI’s visit
to India, on 2-5 Dec. 1964, to celebrate the 38<sup>th</sup> International
Eucharistic Congress in Mumbai, then Bombay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The main focus was to promote the awareness of the central place of the
Eucharist in the life and mission of the Catholic Church. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Your Attention
Please:</span></u></b></div>
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updates and news have a surfing </span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">at:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>http://archdiocesepatna.blogspot.in/</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Shrine
Feast, Mokama:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
Mother of Divine Grace feast will be celebrated on 7<sup>th</sup> February,
2016, at Mokama Parish. Archbishop William D’Souza, S.J., will be the main
celebrant on the occasion. Prior to that Novena will be conducted by different
Parishes for the faithful. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Deanery level
Recollection for Priests</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
is scheduled to be held on 13<sup>th</sup> February, 2016. It is up to each
dean to fix the place, time and a Priest to guide the recollection. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Annual
Statistical Data:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
Format for the annual statistical data is circulated to each Parish. You are
supposed to provide the statistical data of 2015. Make it sure that it reaches
Fr. Vicar General by 31<sup>st</sup> January, 2016. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">All
the Principals and Secretaries</span></u></b><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> of the Archdiocesan
Hindi Medium Schools of the Patna Archdiocese are invited to attend the meeting
on<span class="apple-converted-space"> 12</span><span class="aqj"><sup>th</sup>
January, 2015 to 13<sup>th</sup> January, 2015 </span>at Sewa Kendra, Patna.</span></div>
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<u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The <b>Annual Examination in Catechism</b></span></u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> will be held for the Catholic Students in Schools
and Parishes on 20<sup>th</sup> February, 2016. The Principals and Parish
Priests are requested to order the number of question papers needed to the
office of the Council of Education latest by 20<sup>th</sup> January, 2016.
Office Clerk mob no. 7561998903.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Annual
Examination for English Subjec</span></u></b><u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">t</span></u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> will take place from 7<sup>th</sup> March. All the principals
of Hindi medium schools should compulsorily follow the questions given by the
Council of Education. Hence, you are requested to order the number of question
papers needed to the office of the Council of Education latest by 20<sup>th</sup>
January, 2016.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Secretaries
of all the Archdiocesan Schools </span></u></b><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">are requested to be
ready with School Budget - 2016-17 after the consultation with the principals
and approved by the School Managing Committee latest by 15<sup>th</sup>
January, 2016. The <b>Budget team</b> will visit your place from 15<sup>th</sup>
January, 2016.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;">
<b><u><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Budget
Meeting</span></u></b><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> for the year 2016-17
will be held on 12<sup>th</sup> February, 2016. All the members of the Patna
Archdiocesan Council of Education (PACE) are requested to free youself for the
whole day session. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Training Ptogramme
Under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana at Sewa Kenrda, Kurji
Patna:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">A training programme, named Deen
Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana(DDUGKY) supported by ministry of Rural
development, Government of India is presently going on at Sawa Kendra, Kurji,
Patna under the aegis of Coffee Day Global Ltd, Patna, as implementing agency.
The scheme focuses on enhancing skill of rural youth (both male and female) for
wage employment. The inclusive programme is designed to cover socially
disadvantaged groups (SC/ST 50 Per., Minority 15 Per., and Women 33 Per.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Fr. Jose
Mattathilani</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Fr. Deepak D' Mello, S. J.,</u></b>
were taken to Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi for treatment on December 09,
2015. Frs. Devasia Mattathilani and Johnson Kelakath, S. J. accompanied them.
Fr. Jose underwent an open heart surgery for three bypasses on 11th and has
been discharged from the hospital on 17th. In the meantime Fr. Deepak was asked
to undergo some more tests to ascertain the condition of his heart before it
could be decided what sort of treatment he might need. Besides the heart
problem he was suffering from Urinary Track Infection (UTI). He was asked to
wait till this problem is normalized for any further treatment of his heart.
All the same Fr. Johnson was expected to meet the doctor with all the reports
of Fr. Deepak on 14th and make a decision as to what needs to be done once the
UTI is settled. Hence he went to stay in St. Xavier's community. That night Fr.
Deepak had meals and recreation with the community and went to bed. As he
developed breathing difficulty he sought the help of Fr. Johnson who in turn
called Fr. Jose Philip, the rector and rushed him to Sant Paramanda Hospital.
But the plan of God for Deepak was something different. He was called to his
eternal reward at 11 o'clock in the night of 13th. The mortal remains of Fr.
Deepak was brought to Patna and laid to rest in the cemetery at XTTI on
December 16, 2015. On the same day <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Sr.
Alphonsa, SSH</u></b> (85) was also laid to rest at Kurji Parish cemetery. Both
of them worked together in Barbigha. Archdiocese will always remember the great
contributions made by Fr. Deepak and Sr. Alphonsa. May their souls rest in
peace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">The Pastoral Letter of the Archbishop</span></b></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Year of Mercy Pastoral Letter</span></b></div>
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<strong><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">(A Pastoral Letter to
be read during the Mass on 6/13<sup>th</sup> Dec, in all the churches and
chapels of the Archdiocese of Patna</span></i></strong><strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"> o</span></strong><em><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">n the Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy)</span></em></div>
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My dear brother and sisters,</div>
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I write to you this pastoral letter
with the happy news that Pope Francis formally announced on <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">11 April, 2015, the Vigil
of the Sunday of Divine Mercy,</span> “Holy Year of Mercy” to begin on
8th December 2015. This Holy Year is <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">to
commemorate both the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 50th
anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council, which called the
Church to proclaim the Gospel to the world in new ways, bringing God’s mercy to
everyone. The Holy Year will conclude on November 20, 2016, on the feast of
Christ the King. </span> The message of mercy and joy has been
central to Pope Francis’ pontificate, as it was to Saint John Paul II who
inaugurated this Sunday after Easter as Mercy Sunday and who canonized the
Polish visionary of God’s mercy, Saint Faustina.</div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The 28-page bull, titled “<em><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Misericordiae Vultus</span></em>”
or “The Face of Mercy” opens with the declaration, “Jesus is the face of the
Father’s mercy. These words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian
faith.” </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In
the document, Pope Francis says the Holy Year is “dedicated to living out in
our daily lives the mercy” which God “constantly extends to all of us.” The
Holy Father </span><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">develops three main themes.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">First</span></strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">,
Pope Francis elaborates the theological understanding of God’s mercy,
explaining the role of mercy in the life of people and of the Church, who are
both the beneficiaries and the witnesses to God’s mercy in the world. “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
mercy of God is not an abstract idea, but a concrete reality through which he
reveals his love as that of a father or a mother, moved to the very depths out
of love for their child,</i></b>” the Pope writes. “Mercy is the very
foundation of the Church’s life,” he continues. “The Church’s very credibility
is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love.” He recalls that the
motto of the Holy Year is “Merciful like the Father.” “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Wherever the Church is present,
the mercy of the Father must be evident,” he writes. “Wherever there are
Christians, everyone should find an oasis of mercy.”</i></b></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></i></b></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Secondly, </span></strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">the
Pope offers practical ways to live well the Holy Year: go on pilgrimage as an
“impetus to conversion”; do not judge or condemn but forgive and give, avoid
gossip, envy and jealousy; have a heart open to the fringes of society and
bring consolation, mercy and solidarity to people who live in precarious
situations; take up the corporal and spiritual acts of mercy with joy; and
observe the “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative, which encourages prayer and the
sacrament of reconciliation, in every diocese during Lent. He also addresses
confessors, encouraging them to be “authentic signs of the Father’s mercy.”
And, during Lent of the Holy Year, the Pope says he will send out “Missionaries
of Mercy”–priests to whom he will grant “the authority to pardon even those
sins reserved to the Holy See.” They will be “living signs of the Father’s
readiness to welcome those in search of his pardon,” he writes.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Thirdly, </span></strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">the
Pope issues particular calls for justice and conversion, and to change our
lives and to embrace God’s mercy. He also notes that both Judaism and Islam
“consider mercy to be one of God’s most important attributes.” And he expresses
“trust that this Jubilee… will foster an encounter” with these and other
religions that will “open us to even more fervent dialogue” toward greater
knowledge and understanding, “eliminate every form of closed-mindedness and
disrespect and drive out every form of violence and discrimination.” He also
recalls the relationship between justice and mercy as “two dimensions of a
single reality that…culminates in the fullness of love.”“God does not deny
justice,” he continues. “He rather envelopes it and surpasses it with an even
greater event (mercy) in which we experience love as the foundation of true
justice.”</span></div>
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As we prepare for this Holy Year, it
is important to remember God’s mercy is his unfailing attitude and actions
towards the least deserving, and especially the spiritually poor. Mercy never
abandons us in the misery of our sins by pretending sin doesn’t matter. We may
easily give up on each other and believe ourselves incapable of the call to
holiness; but God never ceases to call us and to offer us his grace which
is <em><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">“the free and undeserved help that God gives to those who respond
to his call”</span></em> (CCC 1996). In the Gospel we see how Christ does
not give up on Saint Thomas, despite all of his refusals to accept Divine mercy
(Jn 20,19-31). Likewise, Our Lord will never cease to call each of us to rise
again from wherever sin has brought us down.</div>
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Our Christian life begins with an act
of mercy, an act of rescue in Baptism. And this work of rescue becomes the
pattern of our life in Christ. Since our Christian lives are always lived at a
crossroads, the Catechism describes: <em><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">“There are two ways: the one of
life, the other of death”’</span></em> (CCC 1696). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Church always puts before us the
distinction between the way of Christ leading to life and the false path which
leads to death. However, God’s mercy does not abandon us even if we follow the
lure of the false path. His mercy goes before us; it also follows us, as Saint
Augustine taught. This call is compared in the Catechism to <em><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">‘Jesus’ look of infinite mercy’</span></em> that <em><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">‘drew tears of repentance from Peter’</span></em>. It is this gaze
of love that leads each of us through a process of ‘uninterrupted’ conversion
as God makes our hearts new (CCC 1428-1432). The Sacrament of Penance and
Reconciliation entrusted to the Church is the merciful means by which we
continue to choose life and bring all of our unruly thoughts, words and actions
into conformity with Christ. The Father of Mercies continues to rescue us and
helps us in our thoughts, our words and our actions to the life of his Son,
since it is only in this Divine life that we can ultimately find happiness.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the same time the Church teaches us how the
gift of the Holy Spirit sets before us a well-established path so we may
unite ourselves to Christ and follow this way of mercy: the path is called the
‘works of mercy.’ The works of mercy help us respond to the generous mercy of
God. Many of us will have been taught them from our earliest years and we will
return to them in the Holy Year ahead. <strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">The seven corporal works of
mercy are: </span></strong>1. Feed the hungry. 2. Give drink to the
thirsty. 3. Clothe the naked. 4. Shelter the homeless. 5. Visit the sick. 6.
Visit the imprisoned. 7. Bury the dead. <strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">And the seven spiritual works
of mercy are: </span></strong>1. Counsel the doubtful. 2. Instruct the
ignorant.<span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>
3.Admonish sinners.<span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span> 4. Comfort the afflicted. 5. Forgive offences. 6.
Bear wrongs patiently.<span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>7. Pray for the living and the dead. These works
mark-out the path by which we must each seek to be merciful <em><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">‘as our Father is merciful’</span></em> (Lk 6,36). </div>
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The Holy Father requested that every
diocese in the world open a “Door of Mercy” to mark the Year of Mercy. A Holy
Door (<i>porta sancta</i> in Latin) has been used since the 15<sup>th</sup> Century
as a ritual expression of conversion. The Pilgrims pass through it as a
gestures of leaving the past behind and crossing the threshold from sin, from
slavery to freedom, and from darkness to light. In the words of Pope Francis,
“There is only one way that opens wide the entrance into the life of communion
with God: this is Jesus, the one and absolute way to salvation”. During <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_%28Christian%29" title="Jubilee (Christian)"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Jubilee</span></a> year, when pilgrims enter through those
doors to gain the plenary <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indulgence" title="Indulgence"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">indulgence</span></a> connected with the Jubilee. I will open the Holy
Door at St. Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral (13<sup>th</sup> Dec), the Church of the
Queen of the Apostles at Kurji (20<sup>th</sup> Dec), The Church of the
Visitation of BVM, at Patna City and the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Grace at
Mokama. </div>
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</span></span></span>I encourage during the Year 2016, every parish
to organize pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Grace at Mokama for
Krus Veer, Youth, Parish Council, Mahila Sangh, Village groups, etc. Encourage
them to take part in the Shrine feast in the beginning of February 2016.</div>
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</span></span></span>Pilgrimages aloes could be undertaken to the
parishes with the Holy Doors for special indulgences.</div>
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</span></span></span>Please consider the possibility of an Adoration
Chapel in the parish for the Adoration of the Eucharistic Lord. The Priests, Religious,
and the Laity can spend time before the Lord.</div>
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</span></span></span>4<sup>th</sup> March, 2016 will be a day of “24
Hours Adoration” in the parishes in the Archdiocese along with the Universal
Church.</div>
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</span></span></span>Reciting the Divine Rosary in the parishes
either before or after the Holy Mass and in the family during the evening
prayers.</div>
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</span></span></span>Pope’s message on the Year of Mercy and the
Pictures of Divine Mercy will be made available to the families.</div>
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</span></span></span>I encourage all the parishes to organize parish
retreat during the year 2016, with emphasis on God’ Mercy.</div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In this Jubilee Year, let us remember that God is slow to
anger abundant in Mercy and Love (Ex 34,6). At times we </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">may
easily give up on each other and believe ourselves incapable of the call to
holiness; but God never ceases to call us and to offer us his grace which is
‘the free and undeserved help that God gives to those who respond to his call.
Let us <span style="background: white;">echo the word of God that resounds strong
and clear as a message and a sign of pardon, strength, aid, and love. May we never
tire of extending mercy, and be ever patient in offering compassion and
comfort. May we become the voice of every man and woman, and repeat confidently
without end: “Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for
they have been from of old” (Ps<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>25,6).</span></span></div>
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<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Yours
in the Service of the Lord,</span></div>
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<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">+William
D’souza, S.J.</span></div>
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<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "inherit","serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Archbishop
of Patna</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Archbishop’s Programme</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">July </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>SIGNIS,
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">August</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fairfield Mass</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">23-24<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Msgr. Eugene Joseph
Episcopal</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ordination at Varanasi</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Archdiocesan pastoral
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Archbishop
William D’Souza, S.J. landed in Rome on 25th May 2015. He was invited by the
Superior General of the Josephites of Murialdo for the breakfast-chat on 26<sup>th</sup>
May. Then rushed to the office of the Propaganda Fide where he met the General
Secretaries of the Holy Childhood, St. Peter the Apostle, and the Propagation
of the Faith; and finally he also met Mons. Protasio Rwamba, the President of
the Pontifical Mission Societies. In the afternoon he also visited the Peter
Clever Sisters to thank them for their support in the past. Having had an invitation
from Fr. Manuel Cortés, the Superior General of the Society of Mary
(Marianists) for dinner on the same day, he spent few hours with the Superior
General along with few of the Marianists who had worked in Patna Archdiocese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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May was a special day for our Archbishop as he met Pope Francis for the first
time at the General Audience which takes place every Wednesday. As soon as the
General Audience had ended, he went to the office of the Italian Bishops’
Conference where he had an appointment with Mrs. Lucia, the responsible person
for the projects. In the afternoon, he visited the Jesuit organization Gruppo
India and interacted with Mr. Marco Petrini, the Director, and Mrs. Liliana
Norcia.</span></div>
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began the morning of 28<sup>th</sup> May with an immense joy of concelebrating
the Holy Eucharist with Pope Francis in the chapel of St. Martha, and of
spending few minutes sharing with him about Patna Archdiocese. It was a
wonderful moment when the Pope sent his apostolic blessing to the people of
Patna through our Archbishop. He, then also met H.E. Cardinal Filoni, the
Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of the Peoples at 12 pm., in
his office near Spanish Steps. He<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>visited the Generalate community of the Sisters of the Notre Dame in the
evening and dinned with them. He also visited the Superior General of the CJ
Sisters and her Councilors on 29<sup>th</sup> May, and had lunch with them.
Finally before his departure for north Italy on 30<sup>th</sup> morning, he met
the Superior General of the Society of Jesus. In the evening, having had
reached the parish of Caerano, near Padova, he celebrated the Holy Mass there.
On 31<sup>st</sup> morning visited Sr. Amelia who had been his great benefactor
for many years. Then he left for Pavia to meet some of his personal friends and
benefactors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On
2<sup>nd</sup> June, he flew from Milan to Madrid with his project proposals to
Manos Unidas. The community of the Work of the Church were very generous to
accommodate him in the house during his three days stay in Madrid and to
accompany him on his pilgrimage to Avila (on 4<sup>th</sup> June) on the
occasion of the 5<sup>th</sup> Birth Centenary of St. Teresa of Avila. He left
Madrid for Zurich on 5<sup>th</sup> in order to meet the Jesuit Missions
Procurator. Ingenbohl, the place of the Generalate of the Holy Cross Sisters,
being closer to Zurich, he could make a short visit there, and could meet the
Superior General and her Councilors, one of whom is Sr. Elsit from Patna
Province, and had lunch with them on 6<sup>th</sup> June. </span></div>
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same night he left for Vienna where he was accommodated by the Jeusits for two
nights. On 7<sup>th</sup> June, he visited the Generalate of the Sisters of the
Queen of the Apostles, and had lunch with them. On 8<sup>th</sup> morning he
met Dr. Othmar Kolar of MISSIO in Vienna and then went to meet Eva
Wallensteiner of DKA regarding certain project proposals of the Archdiocese. At
the request of the staff of MISSIO, he celebrated the Holy Eucharist for them
in the evening at the MISSIO chapel. On 9<sup>th</sup> June, he proceeded to
Lambach where he had an appointment with MIVA, Austria organization which helps
for purchasing of vehicles for pastoral needs. On the same day, he travelled to
Landshut in Germany to stay with the family of Agnes and Reinhard Krisch who
brought him to MISSIO Office in Munich on 10<sup>th</sup> June. Having met Mrs.
Branka Begic in MISSIO, he left for Nürnberg to meet the Jesuit Missions
Procurator on 11<sup>th</sup> June. On 13<sup>th</sup> morning took train from
Nürnberg in order to go to Waldniel, the place of Fr. George Panna who had
arranged for his two days of accommodation there. Fr. Panna also accompanied
Archbishop on 15<sup>th</sup> June to meet various funding agencies in Aachen,
namely Missio, Kindermissionswerk and Misereor. 16<sup>th</sup> June being a
free day, Fr. Panna brought Archbishop to Cologne for the sightseeing.
Archbishop’s health was very fit to climb the 533 steps of the tower of
Cathedral of Cologne. Again Fr. Panna accompanied Archbishop to Frankfurt on 17<sup>th</sup>
June to the Jesuit community there, where Fr. Bernd Günther, S.J., had
organized a small meeting with some of parishioners of the Jesuit parish there.
Then Dr. Claus brought Archbishop from Frankfurt to his place, Runkel, on 18<sup>th</sup>
June. He was a guest there till 21<sup>st</sup> June. During his stay in
Runkel, Archbishop also met the families of Dr. Christoph and Mr. Hans Escher.
On 22<sup>nd,</sup> Dr. Claus and his wife, Andrea, accompanied Archbishop to
Königstein to meet Véronique Vogel, In-charge for Asia Desk at Aid to the
Church in Need. Having met Mrs. Vogel, Dr. Claus was kind enough to bring
Archbishop to Heuchlingen which was Archbishop’s final phase of Europe visit.
During his 5 days of stay in Erika and Alois Waidmann’s family at Heuchlingen,
he also visited the Mayor of Aalen town who had twice in the past partially
supported two projects of Patna. Archbishop also met the Fr. Bernhard Weiss,
the Parish Priest of Heuchlingen and concelebrated the Holy Eucharist with him.
The ASHA group in Heuchlingen had organized a fund raising event on 24<sup>th</sup>
June on the occasion of Archbishop’s arrival. The relentless service of the
volunteers of ASHA and their creative ways and efforts of raising funds for the
support of our poor children in Patna Archdiocese are praiseworthy. On 26<sup>th</sup>
June, Archbishop visited Christine Pfisterer in her parish, Rechberg, where he
concelebrated the Holy Eucharist with the Parish Priest, Fr. Stegmaier. Finally
on 27<sup>th</sup> June noon, Jutta and Thomas Klotz accompanied Archbishop to
the Munich airport from where he left for India at 10.25 pm. On 28<sup>th</sup>
June, at 20.45 (IST), the Archbishop landed Jai Prakash International Airport,
Patna. The Samachar expresses its gratitude Fr. Gyan Prakash, who accompanied
the Archbishop all through the journey. Thanks to Rev. Dr. G. Panna for his
hospitality. Big thanks to our Archbishop for making all the efforts to meet
and request financial aid from the Benefactors, and Agencies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">BRBC
meeting at Archbishop’s House, Patna:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> The first meeting of Bihar Bishops and
Regional Secretaries took place at Archbishops House, Patna on the 29<sup>th</sup>
April, 2015. The meeting was presided over by Archbishop William D Souza, S.J,
the Chairman of Bihar Regional Bishops’ Council, and Bishop Sebastian
Kallupura, the Secretary General of the BRBC. Since it was the first meeting of
the Region, Bishop Sebastian Kallupura explained the meaning, roles and
functioning of Ecclesiastical units in India. He called upon all the Regional
Secretaries to be vibrant in their ministries. Later discussions were held on
topics like; The<b> </b>Region response towards Earthquake victims in Nepal
& India, Organization of Bihar Regional Secretariat<b>, </b>setting up of
various Commissions at Diocesan levels, role of Navjyoti Niketan & Ravi
Bharati, Regional PRO, restructuring of CCI at Regional Level and preparation
for July & November meetings. The floor decided that each Diocese will
mobilize its resources and collect it in the form of cash. And after pooling
together all the resources send it through Caritas to its Nepal Unit.
Archbishop William thanked all the participants for their active participation
and called upon all to maintain the same spirit in the coming years.</span></div>
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Major Seminarians’ get-together was held in St. Mary’s Minor Seminary, Chakaram
from 24<sup>th</sup> to 26<sup>th</sup> May, 2015. Fr. Prem Prakash, the Vicar
General with Fr. Satya Prakash and Br. Jayakumar and Sanjay had organized the
get-together. The get-together began with an ice-breaking session in which the
brothers were divided into four groups. Rev. Fr. Devasia T. Chirayil, the
golden Jubilarian, mentioned that we have to accept, accommodate and face the
world. On the second day, Fr. Peter Ladis spoke on the legal matters. Second
session was taken by Fr. Anup Pius, the Principal of St. Joseph’s School,
Nawada. On 26<sup>th</sup> May, all the brothers along with Frs. Prem, Satya
and Kuldeep had gone to Rajgir, Nalanda and Harnaut Parish for a day of outing.
Thanks to Fr. Jose Edavazhy, the Parish Priest of Harnaut for providing a
delicious lunch. A special thanks to Fr. Prem for organizing the get-together
for Patna major Seminarians.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pilgrimage
to Vailankanni Shrine from Gaya Parish:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> together with Frs. Andrews Thambi and
Andrews Raja, a group of 80 pilgrims from Gaya parish started their journey to
Vailankanni via Chennai from Patna Junction on 4<sup>th</sup> June, 2015. In
Chennai, Fr. Andrews Raja had arranged buses for pilgrims to visit St. Thomas
Mount, Little Mount and St. Thomas Cathedral. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From Chennai the group reached to Vailankanni
and stayed there for two days to have Dharshan of Vailankanni Mata, spending
time in prayers, attending Masses, participating in rosary procession and devotedly
praying to Mother of Jesus. The pilgrims started their journey back to Patna on
8, June and reached to Gaya safely on 12 June, 2015. Congratulations to Fr.
Andrews Thambi for his leadership and interest for motivating so many people. </span></div>
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Basauni:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Basauni Parish welcomed the Sisters of St.
Aloysius de Gonzaga from Puducherry. Two Gonzaga Sisters arrived Patna on 20<sup>th</sup>
June to work in the Vineyard of Lord at Basauni, and two more will join the
community at the end of this month. On 21<sup>st</sup> June, Rev. Fr. Prem
Prakash the Vicar General of Patna Archdiocese accompanied them along with
Sr. L.C. Maria, the former Superior General of the Congregation, and Fr.
Christuraj. Rev. Fr. Jose Chirackal had made all the arrangements for the
Sisters. They were welcomed by the people of Basauni with traditional dance and
custom. The Sisters were led in a procession on the Feast of St. Aloysius
Gonzaga for the Eucharistic Celebration. Rev. Fr. Prem presided over the
Eucharistic Celebration. Fr. Christuraj gave message based on the Gospel. Frs.
Augustine and Kuldeep were present. Congratulations to Fr. Jose, the Parish
Priest for making all the necessary arrangement for their stay and welcoming
the Sisters. We wish the Sisters a fruitful ministry and render our prayers and
support.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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Women Commission Camp for the College going girls on the theme</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> “<b><span style="background: white;">Women a mere word or more”</span> </b><span style="background: white;">from 26-29<sup>th</sup></span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #222222;">June, 2015, at youth center Chakkaram. College
girls from Patna Women's College, St. Xavier College, Barh and other parishes
of Patna as well as from Muzaffarpur and Purnea dioceses took part in the camp.
There were 80 participants. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Rev. Fr. Prem Prakash, the
Vicar General offered the inaugural Mass and also was the chief guest for the
inaugural ceremony. Different topic like social analysis on women, women
empowerment, women and their rights, women and media, women and health were
taken by the expert resource persons. <span style="background: white;">Fr. Jose
Vadassery S.J the provincial was the chief guest for the concluding
programme. He distributed the certificates to all the participants.
Congratulations to Fr. Sabu, the Youth Director, Fr. Asit Lakra and team
members.</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Golden Jubilee</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">: The
Archbishop enters into to the 50<sup>th</sup> golden year of his religious
life. He along with six batch mates from Patna and Delhi Provinces met in
Mokama from 1-4<sup>th</sup> of July. They spent in fruitful sharing, prayer
and reflection. The communities at Jyoti Bhavan and Catholic Church Mokama
extended warm hospitality. The Jubilarions are extremely grateful to Frs.
Thomas Olikathotty, Andrews Raja, Anselem and Bro. Sanjay.</span></div>
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on 5<sup>th</sup> July, Fr. Andrews Thambi was installed as the Parish Priest
of Barh, by Archbishop William D’souza, S.J., in the presence of Jesuits Golden
Jubilarians Priests, Sisters and faithful. Earlier he was given a warm farewell
by the faithful of Gaya, who reached him to Barh. On his arrival, he was led in
a procession o the Church by the School Band. The Samachar wishes Fr. Andrews
Thambi a fruitful ministry. </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Meanwhile Fr. Mariam Lal, has taken charge of
Gandharmatt. On 12<sup>th</sup> July, Fr. Anthony Osta will be installed as
parish priest of Gaya. Wishes to all the pastors, may the Good Shepherd help us
to care for the faithful.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A Day of
Recollection: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On
the occasion of the Feast of John Mary Vianney, the Patron Saint of the
Priests, a day of Recollection for all the Archdiocesan clergy, and parish
priests is organized on 4<sup>th</sup> August, 2015, at Archbishop’s House,
Bankpur, Patna.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>You are requested to
celebrate the Feast of St. John Mary Vianney on 2<sup>nd</sup> August, 2015
(Sunday), in your respective Parishes with the faithful, and the Sunday
Collection to be sent to the Priests’ Fund. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Patna
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Patna Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
Meeting will take place at Novjyoti Niketan, Patna, on 25<sup>th</sup> and 26<sup>th</sup>
August, 2015. Detailed information will be sent by Rev. Fr. Andrews Thambi, the
Secretary of Patna Archdiocesan Pastoral Council. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Archdiocesan
days: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
‘Archdiocesan days’ will be held at Novjyoti Niketan, Patna on 27 August, 2015,
soon after the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Meeting. May I request you to send
your agenda and suggestions to Rev. Fr. Jose Edavazhy, the President of CDPI
(Patna) by 15<sup>th</sup> August, 2015. On the same day there will be Sacerdotal
Silver Jubilee celebration of Frs. Anup Pius, Rakesh Roshan and Joachim Thakur.
Silver Jubilee celebration will begin with Thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph’s
Pro-Cathedral, Bankipur, Patna, at 5 pm. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Archdiocesan
Clergy Annual Retreat:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> This year the annual retreat for the clergy of
Patna Archdiocese is scheduled to be held in Sewa Dham, Buxar from 20<sup>th</sup>
September to 25<sup>th</sup> September, 2015. Please contact Fr. Vicar General
at the earliest for travel arrangement.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Recollection for
the Brothers in Regency:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> The Recollection for the Regents will eb held at
Minor Seminary Chakaram om 28-29<sup>th</sup> August, 2015. The Regents are
expected to attend Brothers those who are doing Regency, for them recollection
is scheduled to be held on 28<sup>th</sup> -29<sup>th</sup> August, 2015, at
Minor seminary, Chakaram, Patna. Kindly send them for recollection on time.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Patna
Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, Mokama:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Three months training for men Catechists
will be held at Patna Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, Jyoti Bhawan, Mokama from 1<sup>st</sup>
August to 30<sup>th</sup> October, 2015. Registration fee Rs. 700.00 and for
board and lodge for three months Rs. 1800.00.Total amount can be paid<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on the day of arrival. For more information
you can contact Rev. Fr. Thomas Olikathotty on mob: 09431056086, the Director of
Patna Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, Jyoti Bhawan, Mokama. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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June, 2015. Fr. Prem Prakash, the Vicar General presided over the funeral Mass
at Notre Dame Chapel, Patliputra on 16<sup>th</sup> June at 9 am, and her
mortal remains were laid to rest in Notre Dame Cemetery, Patliputra.</span></div>
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SCN,</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
died on 27<sup>th</sup> June, 2015, at Mokama. Bishop Sebastian Kallupura, Bishop
of Buxar Diocese presided over the funeral Mass at Mokama on 28<sup>th</sup>
June at 3pm and the funeral service was done by Fr. Prem Prakash (V.G.). She
was laid to rest at the Mokama Parish Cemetery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Archbishop William
D’souza, S.J., will be travelling to Europe from 18<sup>th</sup> May to 28<sup>th</sup>
June, to meet our Benefactors. The Samachar wishes him safe and fruitful
journey. It requests all the readers to keep the Archbishop and his intentions
in your prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Appointment:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Fr. Christuraj
is appointed to Biharsharif Parish. He will help out in teaching and
extracurricular activities in the school and assist the Parish Priest in the pastoral
activities of the parish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Patna
Archdiocese Reflects on the National Catechetical Directory</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Patna, April
18:-The Archdiocese of Patna organized two day seminar on National Catechetical
Directory at Navjyoti Niketan, Regional Pastoral Centre, Patna from 16<sup>th</sup>
to 17<sup>th</sup> April, 2015. The seminar was attended by 52 priests, both
diocesans and religious – 40 priests from Patna Archdiocese and 12 priests from
the dioceses of Buxar, Muzaffarpur and Purnea. The main objectives of the
seminar were to introduce the National Catechetical Directory, to know the
context of the region, its heritage and challenges and to have recommendations
to implement the Directory and to initiate catechetical renewal. Inaugurating
the seminar Archbishop William D’Souza SJ said, “If we, priests, understand the
National Catechetical Directory we will become good pastors, because the
Directory calls the priest ‘to be pastor, friend, leader, guide, shepherd,
animator, healer, source of inspiration and encouragement (no. 236).” He
further reminded the assembly, “The fundamental ministry of the pastor is to
catechize the faithful.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fr Laurence
Culas, Executive Secretary, CCBI Commission for Catechetics introduced the
Directory in seven elaborate sessions: Process of Formation and General
Introduction, The Context (part 1), The Mission (part 2), The Message (part 3),
The Pedagogy (part 4), The Pilgrim People (part 5) and Our Organization (part
6). The interaction and group discussion of the participants brought in an
awareness of the context and challenges of catechesis in the region in general
and dioceses in particular and significant recommendations to implement the
Directory and to initiate catechetical renewal in the region as well as in the
dioceses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The assembly
felt that the region of Bihar poses a lot of challenges to catechesis: the
tendency of dividing the people on the basis of caste, the presence of communal
oppression, absolute poverty, illiteracy, poor political administration and
economic imbalance. Moreover, our catechists are not properly educated and
trained; they show the inability to cope up with social, moral, political and
economic issues. In the midst of these challenges, the participants shared
that, to foster the faith of our pilgrim people, they involve in the ministry
of catechesis. The children are catechized through school and parish catechism,
Bible reading programmes, teaching basic prayers, involving them actively in
the liturgical celebrations and presenting biblical themes through drama. The
young people are given faith formation through meaningful liturgical
celebration, especially, the Holy Eucharist, youth gatherings, seminars,
catechism classes, biblical competitions, youth retreats and youth pilgrimage.
The adults are catechized through faith renewal courses, biblical festivals,
holy mass, retreats and regular family visits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">To further
strengthen the catechetical ministry, the assembly came forward with the
following recommendations:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Formation
and strengthening of catechetical team in the regional level and making it visible
through various catechetical activities of regional centre, Patna <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Constituting
Commission for Catechetics in the dioceses of Bihar Region and making it
functional through coordination with other commissions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Training
young priests, pastoral sisters and catechists through short-term catechetical
courses to engage them effectively in the Pastoral Ministry of the diocese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Translating
the National Catechetical Directory into Hindi and contextualizing the content
of the directory in the dioceses of Bihar Region<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conducting study
sessions on the National Catechetical Directory for the diocesan catechetical
secretaries and to their collaborators <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Having
a short-term and long term plan for catechesis in the diocesan-denary-parish
level<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Providing
resource materials for catechesis in the regional and diocesan level, in
collaboration with biblical, liturgical, youth, family and media commissions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Making
liturgical celebrations, especially the Holy Eucharist, more meaningful through
liturgy catechesis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Strengthening
the Basic Christian Communities, Bible Study Groups and Lay Movements to become
true venues and occasions of adult catechesis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Training
and engaging the catechists in real catechetical and pastoral work and showing
them due dignity and respect as lay missionaries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The priests
lauded the initiative of Archbishop William to have a seminar on Catechetical
Directory. The participants appreciated the scholarly presentation of Fr
Laurence Culas who opened the treasures of National Catechetical Directory. Fr
Prem Prakash, Vicar General, Fr James Shekhar, Secretary to the Archbishop and
Fr Rajendran Francis SJ, Regional Secretary for Catechetics, took the lead in
organizing the seminar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A
Get-together of the Senior Priests and Religious</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> of Patna
Archdiocese was held in the main hall of Navjyoti Niketan on 11 April 2015.
Sixty of the senior Sisters, Brothers and Priests in the age group of seventy
plus participated in the gathering. Most of them were from Patna itself while a
couple of them were from outstations like Barauni and Jamalpur. The program
began at 9:00 am with a Bhajan led by Fr. Kuldeep, as the Archbishop William
D’Souza SJ and representatives lit the lamp. In the introductory talk the
Archbishop acknowledged the sacrifice and contribution of the seniors as he
welcomed the great missionaries of the Archdiocese to the first ever such
gathering in the Archdiocese. Later five of the participants – Fr. Joseph
Mattathilani, Sr. Anima SND, Sr. Lydia CJ, Sr. Amanda AC and Fr. Philip
Manthara SJ – shared their personal experience as missionaries in Bihar. The
session concluded with Sr. Sharan SND and her group of Notre Dame Seniors
leading the group into singing two songs titled “My Favorite things” and “I
have got that Joy down in my heart”. After the tea break, there was sharing in
small groups. The Archbishop was the main celebrant for the Holy Eucharistic Celebration,
and expressed his gratitude to all the seniors for their invaluable
contribution to the growth of the Church in Bihar. Fr. Devasia Mattathilani
thanked the Archbishop for organizing this event, the organizing committee. The
participants gratefully acknowledge and appreciated the initiative and
thoughtfulness of the Archbishop in organizing such a memorable experience for
them. The program concluded at 1:15 p.m. with a fellowship meal for all the
participants at Sewa Kendra. Thanks to Fr. Amal Raj for the delicious lunch,
keeping in mind the taste of the Seniors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Catholic
Church, Barbigha:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> The month of March and April
were a time of spiritual renewal for the Parish. They had three days of healing
charismatic retreat guided by Rev. Fr. Irudayaraj. Almost 250 parishioners actively participated
in this spiritual journey. Most of them
have experienced the healing power, love and forgiveness of Jesus. Thanks to Fr. Irudayaraj for his availability
and generosity. The community too had a
wonderful prayer experience. This
retreat has helped the faithful to prepare themselves to witness the passion,
the crucifixion and the resurrection of our Lord. The church was full with the
faithful during the holy week services. They were blessed with the gracious
presence of Archbishop Willian D’souza, S.J and Mrs. Christine, a donor from
Germany. The new academic year has begun in the school with a new spirit and
vigour. The school building construction is progressing smoothly. Congratulations to Fr. Pradeep kumar, S.J,
the Parish Priest, all the Fathers and Sacred Heart Sisters for their hard
work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Celebration of Catholic Women’s Day in Gaya Deanery:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Under the
able-leadership and thoughtful initiative of Fr. Anthony Osta, the Dean of Gaya
Deanery, the Catholic Women’s Day was celebrated in a grand way on 12<sup>th</sup> April,
Sunday in Jehanabad Catholic Church premises. 100 women from Gaya Deanery
participated in this significant celebration. Sr. Scholastica HC, of Masaurhi
Parish with her animation skills made the participants feel proud of the fact
that as mothers they are all co-creators with God Almighty, with games and
skits filled with fun and laughter. Fr. S. Lawrence S.J. from Bodhgaya shared
the liberating aspects of our Catholic Faith and urged them to practice them so
that their children can receive Faith-Education
through mothers’ life-examples. Sr. Monica SSH dealt with Health and Cleanliness. Fr. Prem
Prakash, the VG, in the concluding Mass inspired all women to be active in
their respective Parishes. Congrats to the Dean, Fr. Anthony Osta and Fr.
Robert the Parish Priest of Jehanabad. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Presbytery
Blessing at Bariarpur parish:</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Newly
constructed Presbytery at Bariarpur Parish was blessed by Archbishop William D’
Souza, SJ on 25<sup>th</sup> April, 2015. 36 children and adults received the
Sacrament of Confirmation. The Parishioners had organized a fellowship meal for
all. Congratulations to Fr. Raksh Roshan, and SRA Sisters.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blessing at Harnaut Parish:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">On 1<sup>st</sup> May, 2015<b> </b>the historical<b> </b>event
took place in the history of Nalanda with the blessing and dedication of newly
erected St. Joseph’s Church at Harnaut. The blessing and dedication ceremony
was presided over by Archbishop William D’ Souza,S.J<b> </b>in the presence of Bishop Kurian of Bhagalpur Diocese, Bishop
Sebastian of Buxar Diocese and Bishop Cajetan of Muzaffarpur Diocese. 42 priests
concelebrated with the Archbishop. The ceremony began with a magnificent
reception of Bishops with the Band. The whole ceremony of blessing and
dedication of the Church was a kind of admiration and marvel for the people,
for majority of them witnessed it for the first time in their life so far.
During the ceremony Archbishop declared Harnaut Mission as the full fledged
Parish and Fr. Jose Edavazhy, as the first Parish Priest of Harnaut Parish.
There was also blessing of the newly built Boys’ Hostel in the same campus by
the Archbishop together with other three Bishops. Thanks to Fr. Josef Renner,
and his friends in Germany who sponsored the construction. Congratulations and big
thanks to Fr. Jose Edavazhy and his Team for their hard work to complete the
Church construction within two years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">The foundation stone laying ceremony at Rajauli,
Nawada:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A
new chapter has been added to the progress of Patna Archdiocese at Rajauli, a
part of Nawada Parish till now, but which will gradually emerge as a new
mission station in Magadh deanery.</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;">
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On
2<sup>nd</sup> May, 2015 at 10.30am, Most Rev. William D’ Souza, in the presence of 3 priests from Nawada, 2
priests from Roh, the religious, the school teachers and supportive staff of
St. Joseph’s School, Nawada, a few parishioners, Mukhiya of Rajauli, Mr. Vinay
Singh (who gave us his own land and encouraged others to do so), other
dignitaries friends and well-wishers, performed the “Bhoomi pooja” and laid the
foundation of the primary school.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On the
foundation blessing day, in the presence of the august gathering, the
Archbishop very systematically and beautifully explained the background of the
strategic Rajauli mission land at Bihar-Jharkhand border in the Naxal affected
area and dwelt on the significance and necessity of the Christian presence in
the rural area to establish human community, to touch the lives of the simple
and common people. Other speakers on the occasion were Rajauli Mukhiya, Rajauli
forester and District Parshad, thanked the Archbishop, the priests, who worked
tirelessly with others in procuring the land and expressed the hope that the
long awaited dream of this area will be fulfilled in the form of a school at
the national level. They assured the Archbishop, the priests and the builder
Mr. Sabir, of all their support and help for a smooth and speedy work which was
welcomed with big applause from all those present. A sumptuous meal was
sponsored, prepared and served to all by the builder-contractor, Mr. Sabir. The
Samachar thanks the Nawada Parish Team and School Team for this memorable day
and wishes them all the best.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mokama:
Rev. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fr.
Andrews Raja was installed as Parish Priest of Mokama by Most Rev. William
D’souza, S.J.,. The Samachar thanks Patna Jesuits Province for their wiliness
to render their services. It wishes all the best for Frs. Andrews Raja,
Irudyaraj, and Anselam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">High
School Boys’ Hostel at Maner</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> was blessed and formally inaugurated by
Archbishop William D’Souza, SJ in the evening on 6<sup>th</sup> May 2015 during
the Holy Eucharist with Vicar General Fr. Prem Prakash, the Parish Priest Fr.
Augustine Kadukanmakal, the Hostel in charge Fr. Dinesh Kumar and Fr. Amalraj
as concelebrants. The 14 boys who are the first entrants of the hostel and the
two Religious communities of Sisters participated in the celebrations which
were concluded with a fellow-ship meal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Summer
camp for matric girls</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">was organized by
Sewa Kendra, Patna, from 26<sup>th</sup> April to 16<sup>th</sup> May 2015.
Forty three girls from different parishes of Patna and Buxar dioceses attended
the program. The camp provided them holistic development, along with Spoken
English skills. The intensive program began with the Holy Mass presided by
Archbishop of Patna Most Rev. William D’souza along with two concelebrants Fr.
Amal Raj, the director of Sewa Kendra and Fr. Mariam Lal. The Archbishop in his
sermon encouraged girls to make best use of opportunity given to them. He
further inspired them to work hard with one goal and one mind then no one can
stop them from speaking, reading and writing English. The students welcomed the
Archbishop by a singing welcome song and with a bouquet of flowers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On the same day,
after the lunch Sr. Valsha, H.C. conducted an orientation program which was
full of games, activities, and interactive sessions. The ice-breaking session
helped the students to come to know each other. They had daily mass, prayers
and singing in English which enhanced their faith formation. They also had the
opportunity to visit important institutions, churches, and historical places in
Patna on Patna Darshan.. On the final day all the students worked hard to
exhibit their hidden talents through the colorful cultural program.
Congratulations to Fr. Amal Raj, the Director of Sewa Kendra for organizing
this summer camp for the girls. Thanks to Fr. Mariam Lal and all the Sisters
who guided our girls during this summer camp. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Fr.
Michael Ignatius</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> was admitted in Ruben Memorial
Hospital, Patna on16 April to undergo prostate gland surgery. Surgery was
successful. Please pray for his speedy recovery. He has gone back to Ranchi and
then home for his holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">RIP</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">: Mrs. Anna
Packiam, the mother of Fr. Alex V., passed away on 10<sup>th</sup> May. Fr.
Alex was at home for his holidays. Let’s pray for the departed soul.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">An
Appeal</span></u></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Together with
the Church in India, expressing our solidarity with the people of Nepal and
offering our prayers and condolences to all those who lost their lives and
property in the recent devastating earthquake, Archbishop William D’Souza SJ on
behalf of the Catholic Church in Bihar appeals to all the members of the
hierarchy and the leadership to encourage the community of faithful,
institutions and people of goodwill to generously contribute to this
humanitarian call and support the people in Nepal in time of this disaster.
Keeping in mind the urgency of the need, you may send your contribution to
‘Sewa Kendra A/C no.18950100001625 (UCO Bank, Digha Ghat, Patna). A detailed
letter dated 29 April 2015 with this appeal has been dispatched to all the
people concerned including the parish priests/heads of institutions etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jyoti Bhawan,
Mokama</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">
is organizing a Catechetical Camp for the children of class Seven, from 23 May
to 28 May, 2015. Parish Priests are requested to take initiative to send Catholic
children from your parish. The Archbishop expects the boys and girls of every
parish to attend this camp. The Samcahar requests the Parish Priests to
encourage the boys and girls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Youth Commission</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> announces the
forth coming Deanery level programs and requests all the parish priests of
Gaya, Nalanda and Magadh Deaneries to send the catholic boys and girls to
attend the seminar. While the program of Gaya Deanery will be at Catholic
Church, Jehanabad from 12 May (4:00 p.m.) to 14 May (1:00 p.m) 2015, the
program for Nalanda Deanery is scheduled for 22 May (4:00 p.m.) to 24 May (1:00
p.m.) at Catholic Church, Harnaut. Magadh Deanery will have the program at
Catholic Church, Nawada from 12 June (4:00 p.m.) to 14 June (1:00 p.m.) 2015. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Navjyoti
Nikatan, Patna</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> is conducting the Scripture
Course from 5 June to 12 June, 2015. This course will follow a 5 year cycle
covering the whole Bible. This course is very useful to the lay people, especially
to catechists, teachers and youth. Encourage your people to join the course.
For further details contact the office by phone-9122744927 or email: </span><a href="mailto:njnpat@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">njnpat@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">
or </span><a href="mailto:ozziesj14@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">ozziesj14@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">
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Forms</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">are available
for Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Diploma and Master in Computer Application
(MCA) at St. Aloysius Institute of Technology, Jabalpur. For further details
feel free to contact at: Website: </span><a href="http://www.saitjbp.org/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">www.saitjbp.org</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">,
</span><a href="http://www.frdavis.in/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">www.frdavis.in</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">
or Email: </span><a href="mailto:saitjbp@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">saitjbp@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">
or anishjeb@gmail.com <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Archdiocesan Pastoral Council
Meeting</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">: The Archbishop is calling for the
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council meeting on 24-25<sup>th</sup> August 2015 to
commemorate the Year of the Consecrated Life and prepare for the Jubilee Year
of Mercy. On 26<sup>th</sup> we will have the “Archdiocesan Days 2015”. More
information will follow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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