Viswema, December 13 (MExN): Members of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Viswema gratefully reminisced their old church building with a grand Eucharist celebration on December 11. The celebration, which may possibly be the last service in the old church building, was officiated by Rev. Fr. Jerome Veigas SJ, Parish Priest.
During his homily, the Parish Priest reminded the congregation of the past 31 years of service in the same building, where they were nurtured spiritually and bestowed with abundant blessings. The service was presided over by Sakrosul Dominic and the Catechist Krovil Benedict gratefully acknowledged the efforts of the Late Rev. Fr. Stanny Coelho SJ, under whose relentless efforts and benevolent patronage the church was built and dedicated for the community, stated a press release from Zhoto Stephen, Convenor, Information & Publicity Committee.
The release mentioned that the old church building was inaugurated on March 19, 1985 by the then Late Rev. Abraham, Bishop of Kohima with 125 members getting baptism the same day.
The church is set to celebrate 50 years of Catholic faith with its newly built church building to be dedicated on the same day on December 15. Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima will be the Chief Celebrant in the jubilee mass, Very Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus, Vicar General will unveil the monolith, Rev. Fr. Arul Soosaimanickam SJ, Regional Superior, North East Jesuits will inaugurate the Church, and Rev. Sr. M. Joy BS, Provincial Superior, North East Province will release the jubilee souvenir. Besides, hosts of priests, religious, lay leaders and well wishers are expected to grace the occasion. Therefore, the community members have invited all the well wishers to come and partake in the joyous occasion.
