Dimapur, January 29 (MExN): Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima today warmly welcomed the Congregation of the Sisters of Ann of Luzern to Nagaland.
According to a press release, three sisters namely, Sr. Suma, Sr. Jeena and Sr. Caroline along with their provincial Sr. Daisy arrived at Niuland a week ago, and on January 29 during a Holy Eucharistic celebration, Bishop Thoppil welcomed them and thanked them for coming to Nagaland to share the mission of the Church. During the short felicitation programme, the community also welcomed the Sisters in the traditional way.
Their charism is “Live to reveal the merciful love of God” and their motto is, “For the love of God, for the love of Jesus” which is the driving force in all that they undertake. Today, the Sisters of St Ann serve in various ways in different countries, giving attention to the medical, educational, social and evangelical needs of the people, the release stated.
The Bishop also blessed and inaugurated the renovated Church at Nuiland. Speaking on the occasion, Bishop Thoppil urged community to live in faith, grow in love and experience God’s Kingdom here on earth.
