Tuensang, March 3 (MExN): The newly constructed school building for St. Paul School was inaugurated by C. Phoniang, EAC, Noklak and was blessed by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil Bishop of Kohima on Friday March 3.
Rev. Fr. Joseph Lukka, Principal and In-charge of the Centre accorded the warm welcome to Phoniang, EAC, Noklak, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil Bishop of Kohima, Fathers from Kohima, Tuensang, Kiphire, Angangba, Shamator, President Thang Range Public organization, office bearers of Khiamniungan Tribal Council, office bearers of Khiamniungan Students Union, Heads of Schools, members of the school managing board, P. Beshim, Advisor KTC, Council members of Kusong, Noklak, Nokyan A & B Villages, Head DB, DBs and Gaon Burahs from Noklak, Sector Chairmen from High School A & B Sector, public leaders, teachers, parents of the students and invited guests.
ADC in his address thanked the Catholic Church for coming to the remotest places and putting its resources for the betterment of the people. He urged the public leaders and people of Noklak area to give full support to the fathers, teaching staff of St. Paul School, Noklak in their work.
Bishop James Thoppil, in his address said that while the Catholic Church is committed to bring the best education and at the lowest level to the people at their door steps, including places as far as Noklak because of its commitment to God and His people. He exhorted the people to remove the tag of backward tribe because they are forward in many ways particularly in their intelligence and IQ and said, “Education makes them to bring out the best in them and made difference in the life, society, economic life.” Bishop requested all to give full support and co-operation to Fr. Lukka and to the institution. Teachers are here because of their commitment and teaching is not a profession but a vocation. He urged all the students to take advantage of the facilities provided and be a catalyst of change and progress in the society.
Others who spoke on the occasion are Ngon, the president TRPO, P. Beshim, advisor to KTC, Menya, member of the school managing board. The school children presented a variety show with songs, dance, choreography, and skit and action song. Mathew, headmaster proposed the vote of thanks and the whole gathering ended with a community meal.
This was stated in a press release issued by Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishop’s Secretary, Kohima.
