Dimapur, April 23 (MExN): Final Profession was granted at St. Joseph Catholic Church to seven nuns on April 21. Sr. Methasünü Agatha, Sr. M. Charou Elizabeth, Sr. M. Marina Therou, Sr. M. Roselima Thamei e, Sr. M. Roseline Dukru, Sr. M. Line Raymond and Sr. M. Silvia Daphrou from the congregation of the sisters of Little Flower of Bethany have committed themselves in perpetual profession.
On this profession they become “a permanent and full fledge member of the congregation. During the rite, they make vows to remain throughout their lives in Chastity, Poverty and Obedience to their superiors and in their faith.”
A press release issued here stated that the rite of perpetual profession was administered by the main Celebrant, Most Rev.Dr. James Thoppil, DD, Bishop of Kohima Diocese accompanied by Rev.Fr. Charles D’Souza SJ, Parish Priest, Mary Help of Christian, Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Nicholas Kamei, Secretary to Arch Bishop of Imphal, Rev. Fr. Victor Renthungo Odyuo, Secretary to Bishop of Kohima and a host of priest, in presence of Rev. M. Lillies BS, Asst. Superior General, Mangalore and Rev. Sr. M. Joy BS, Provincial Superior, North East Province, Guwahati. Apart from the well wishers of the neighbouring Villages, the programme was attended by delegates from Mizoram and Manipur.
The programme was chaired by Sr. Melissa BS, a special number on Tati by VCYA enthralled the gathering.