Phek, June 2 (MExN): The newly built Peace Centre School at Sakraba Village was inaugurated on June 2 by Rev. Dr. Philip SJ, Principal of Nazareth School, Pfutsero and blessed by Most Rev Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Nagaland in the presence of Rev Fr. Gabriel SJ, Principal, Peace Centre School, Sakraba, Z Lohe, ex-speaker Government of Nagaland and a large gathering of leaders of the area and parents.
The Bishop clarified that the Church is not a merely social agency for education, but fundamentally the religious who continue the mission of Jesus. It is not a government that has plenty of money, but its wealth is its committed priests and religious who have committed their life and make great sacrifice in order to proclaim the message and values of Jesus by their lives.
He also referred to the newly established St. Joseph University in Dimapur as another mile stone in the effort of the Catholic Church to enhance higher education in Nagaland. The guest of honour, Rev. Fr. Philip Abraham SJ appealed to the gathering “to look into the commonalities for the growth of the mind and moral conscience.”
Z. Lohe in his exhortation highlighted the Catholic Education he received and wished that many more people may receive such value based education that would transform the Naga society for a better future. A felicitation programme was organized by the school management during which a variety of items, dances, choreography, songs, dances, action songs and skits were presented.
Rev Fr. Gabriel SJ, Principal, Peace Centre School delivered the welcome address and Vesavo D Vadeo, the Headmaster proposed the words of gratitude. The Village Chairman of Sakraba village also addressed the gathering and appreciated and thanked the Jesuits Fathers for building such a beautiful school from their own resources. The village council provided common meal to all invited guests, parents and students.
