Month: July 2023

CRI General Body Meeting: Reflecting on Manipur and Solidarity in Action

CRI, Dimapur DBPH, Nagaland

Dimapur 1 July 2023: The Catholic Religious Conference of India (CRI), its Dimapur Unit held a significant General Body Meeting, bringing together Provincials, Vice Provincials, Provincial representatives, rectors, superiors, and other religious of the region. The meeting provided an opportunity for sharing experiences, discussing plans, and addressing concerns within the religious community over what is happening in Manipour. The meeting began with a prayer led by the CRI President, setting a solemn and reflective tone for the gathering. The President also extended a warm welcome to all attendees, expressing gratitude for their presence and participation. One of the agenda items

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36 Clerics Ordained as Deacons at Sacred Heart Theological College in Shillong

Church, Province News

Shillong, 1 July 2023: A momentous occasion took place this morning at the Sacred Heart Theological College as 36 clerics were ordained as deacons. The event was presided over by the Most Reverend Wilbert Marwein DD, the Bishop of Nongstoin, and witnessed by a gathering of over 200 faithful. The ordination ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including the Provincial of Shillong and the Vice Provincials of Dimapur, Guwahati, and Mumbai. The presence of these esteemed guests added to the significance of the occasion, highlighting the importance of the deacons’ role within the Church. The 36 deacons hailed from two

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XIII SUNDAY OF THE YEAR: 02 July 2023

Scripture Reflection

MAKING ROOM…2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 The lady of the house instructed her butler before the start of a banquet: “Bentley, I want you to stand at the front door and call the guests’ names as they arrive.” “Very well, madam,” replied the butler, “I’ve been wanting to do that for years.” I guess we have all felt like Bentley and wanted to call our guests names – at least occasionally when we have had to welcome people who aren’t particularly welcome-able.But think of the times people welcomed us warmly, perhaps, with a broad smile, open

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