39th CAN convention from Jan 13 – 16

The 39th Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) convention is set to be held from January 13 – 16 under the theme “Credible Witness of Christ” at St Joseph College (Autonomous) Jakhama, hosted by Southern Angami Catholic Union (SACU).
Addressing a press conference at SJC (A) on Thursday, CAN president, Johnny Ruangmei, informed that Catholics from across the state would gather for the triennial convention which also coincides with 39 years of CAN existence.
Ruangmei also shared that the convention would conclude with a Eucharistic procession which will commence from the college ground to Jakhama and would converge at the college with a final prayer.
The convention would include topics based on the Catholic social teaching, principles, participation from gospel values and unite all believers as one. Ruangmei hoped that the convention would allow believers to enjoy, learn and grow together.
Over 3000 delegates from all districts are expected to be part of the three-day convention. Bishop of Kohima, Most Reverend Dr James Thoppil, would grace the event as the chief patron, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, K D Vizo as chief guest, and president of All India Catholic Union (AICU), Elias Vas as guest of honour.