Kohima, July 17 (MExN): The first ‘Songfest’ concert of Catholic Women Association (CWA) was held at Mary Help of Christian Parish, Cathedral, Kohima with the theme “He who sings, prays twice”.
The program commenced with the prayer led Rev. Fr. Johny Padinjareporiyath, Principal of St. Mary’s Hr. Sec. School, Kohima.
Chief Guest on the occasion Pelevituo Francis Solo, Commissioner & Secretary, School Education, urged the community to bring out more God-exalting hymns rather, a press release informed.
Solos, duets, quartets, male and female voices, instrumentals, Choirs from Angami Catholic Union, Angami Catholic Youth Association, Junior Catholic Youth Association, LFS borders, Novices, Adhivasi community, Holy Childhood, St. Chong Hasang Community, fathers and sisters among others were the highlights of the day.
According to the release, the special guests for the august gathering were Rovilato Nicholas, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Nosazol Charles, Razouvolie Basil, Medothul James, Menuovilie Marcus, Dr. Adi Theodore, Medohonu Angela and Vingozole Agnes.
During the occasion Rev. Fr. Carolus Neisalhou, Vicar General, Diocese of Kohima, released the Song cum Prayer book entitled “Kemerü Theja” (Blessed Hope).
The programme concluded with the prayer said by Sole Victor, Catechist and after which high tea was served to all.
