Kohima, December 17 (MExN): The newly built St. Peter’s Church at Lower AG colony was blessed by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima and inaugurated by Francis Pelevituo Solo, Commissioner & Secretary of School Education, Nagaland on December 17. The monolith to mark the occasion was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Linus, Rector, Oriens Theological College, Shillong.
Bishop while speaking on the occasion said that building the material or the physical Church is not that difficult, provided one has sufficient money and man power. But one must remember that the external and material church is only the manifestation of the real, true and living Church, i.e., Christians. “We are the living Church of God. We must build this church every day. God must dwell within us. This of course is not easy and yet it is our prime duty. We must become Christopher’s or Christ bearers with our life” proclaimed the Bishop.
In the short felicitation programme, John Makhabo said that it was in 29th June, 2008, on the feast of Sts Peter and Paul, Bishop Jose Mukala laid the foundation for the Church and today it is inaugurated by Bishop James Thoppil. It is the Lord’s doing. We only marvel at it. John said that it was a tedious journey of nine years of sweat and struggle. He thanked the listed names who helped to complete the magnificent Church. These were given mementos and presentation fitting to the occasion.
Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishop’s Secretary, Kohima in a press release stated that Dominic Mao, Catechist, P.Lolia Susan & Ella Mary moderated the programme. Folk songs, Choir piece, Action song by catechism students, were the special item of the day. Rev. Fr. Carolus, Parish priest released the Jubilee Souvenir. Rev. Fr. Johnny Asst. Priests, Mary Help of Christians, Cathedral Kohima graced the meal.
