Dimapur, March 6 (MExN): Singrijan village and other surrounding villages are now blessed to have a Catholic school, with the inauguration and blessing of St. Mary’s School, beginning with LKG. The newly constructed school building was inaugurated by Tezu Pradhan, Head GB, Singrijan and was blessed by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil Bishop of Kohima on March 6.
Bishop James Thoppil, in his address said that Education is more than imparting knowledge. It is forming the whole person, the head and the heart. Education is also like sowing the seed, which if nurtured and cultivated will give great harvest. The students should be imparted not only information but values that will make them upright citizens. He also said that Singrijan is one of the oldest catholic communities in Nagaland and they deserved a good school. The bishop reiterated the Catholic Church’s commitment to take education at the door step of our people at an affordable cost. He also requested the GBs and leaders of the village to respond positively to the Church’s initiative for progress and development of the people.
Tezu Pradhan, Head GB, Singrijan, thanked the Catholic Church for opening the school at Singrijan. It is a long dream of the village to have the Catholic School. He said that it is God’s blessing. He on behalf of the Village leaders assured to give full support to fathers, teaching staff of St. Mary School, Singrijan in their educational endeavor for the growth and development of the area.
The invocation prayer was led by John, Catechist SMC, Singrijan and Mr. Benedict spoke on behalf of the village. The school children of St. Mary’s School, Singrijan, who are just two weeks in the school, gave a special song. The Catholic Women of the village presented a special number and welcomed the guests with traditional dance and songs Rev. Fr. Mathew Thuniampral, Director Shalom, blessed the meal served to all and Fr. Dominic Zeliang compared the whole programme.
This was stated in a press release issued by Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishops Secretary, Kohima.
