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MSMHC Celebrates Platinum Jubilee
A Day of Thanksgiving with Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal and the Members of the Regional Pastoral Conference
September 8 marked a significant day for the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians (MSMHC) on its Platinum Jubilee year with the celebration of a solemn Eucharist officiated by His Excellency Most Rev. GiambattistaDiquattro, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal along with Most. Rev. Theodore Mascarenhas, the Secretary General of CBCI and all the members of the North-East Regional Pastoral Conference. The presence of the Archbishops, Bishops and Major Superiors of the region and other dignitaries made the event uniquely elating and inspiring.
The occasion had an added reason for rejoicing as it had the presence of five golden and twenty-four silver jubilarians who celebrate the gift of their consecration to God in the Congregation.
Superior General, Sr. Philomena Mathew in her welcome address at the start of the Holy Mass, expressed joy and gratitude to all present and briefed the assembly about the importance of the event. Gratefully acknowledging the support and help of all the Bishops, major superiors, parish priests, laity and every one with whom the members collaborate, she thanked all those who gathered for their encouraging presence on the occasion.
During the brief felicitation ceremony that followed after the Holy Eucharist, His Excellency Most Rev. GiambattistaDiquattro, Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal expressed his joy for having got the opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Congregation’s foundation. Commenting on the chosen theme of the Chapter that calls for a radical renewal of the life according to the vision of the Founder Venerable Bishop Stephen Ferrando,he said, “The radical renewal calls for giving absolute supremacy for Jesus Christ”.
Most Rev. Dominic Jala Archbishop of Shillong and President of North Eastern Regional Bishops’ Conference in his address spoke about the important role played by the Congregation in the region, especially its contribution towards building up the young Church.
Most Rev. John Moolachira, Archbishop of Guwahati appreciated the Sisters for commitment and dedication. He said, “From my long association with them I can vouch that they have imbibed from their founder, Most Rev. Stephen Ferrando and their formators, a strong missionary spirit and it is evident in their ability to work in remote areas ...”
The Congregation of MSMHC, founded on 24 October 1942 at Guwahati has its tale of a wonderful history. It’s testing time of the founding years and the period of struggles have been the time that it experienced God’s providential care. The Congregation kept growing since its inception and has launched out to many areas of Church’s mission.
Sr. Shiji James MSMHC