Congregation of Mother of Carmel Profess’ eight new sisters

Dimapur, May 7 (MExN): The Congregation of Mother of Carmel sisters accepted eight new members, namely, Agnes Jajo, Reena Alungle, Agatha Kamsuan, Celina Therese, Therese Pamei, Felicity Prisca, Marilyn Ningshen and Henrietta who made their vestition and first profession on May 7 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Hall, Dimapur.   During the function, Sr. Prima CMC also celebrated her Golden Jubilee of the religious commitment. His Grace, Most Rev. Dominic Lumon D.D. Archbishop of Imphal was the main celebrant.  “Christ Jesus has made me His own” (Phil. 3:12) was the theme. Around 36 Priests con-concelebrated the Holy Mass in the presence of Rev. Sr. Sibi CMC, the Provincial Superior, all her councilors, the parents and relatives of the Sisters, many Sisters and faithful from Manipur, Assam and Dimapur.  

The new Sisters were accompanied by their parents to the altar in procession and Rev. Sr. Sibi, Provincial Superior accorded the words of welcome to His Grace, Dominic Lumon, Frs. Bosco, vice provincial of Salesan Don Bosco, Dimapur, KC James, Carmel, Parish Priests, Sajan, St. Joseph Parish Priest, Sisters, Parents and invited guests. There was lighting of the lamp, removable of the traditional attires and receiving blessing from parents before the Holy Mass.   The choir by the aspirants of CMC added liveliness and meaning to the celebration. Rev. Sr. Cecilia Azeina, CMC anchored the programme.  During the short felicitation program special song was presented by the newly professed sisters. Anthony Haideo, parents’ representative and Sr. Henrietta CMC, newly professed proposed the vote of thanks.