Nagaland: Holy Redeemer Church, Tobu celebrates golden jubilee

Holy Redeemer Church, Tobu, celebrated its Golden Jubilee on January 9, with Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, as the chief celebrant of the solemn Holy Eucharistic celebration.
According to a press release from jubilee planning committee joint secretary Davidson Ngushu, the historic occasion was attended by a large gathering of priests, nuns, and Catholic faithful from various parishes and centres across Nagaland. Public leaders and pastors from Baptist churches of the Tobu area also graced the event, reflecting the spirit of unity and inter-faith harmony.
The monolith was blessed by Bishop James Thoppil and unveiled by Yangba Konyak, DIGP Kohima. During the Holy Eucharist, 59 children received their First Holy Communion, while 54 faithful received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
In his homily, Bishop Thoppil congratulated the parishioners on reaching this significant milestone and encouraged the community to remain firm in their faith, serve God with humility, and continue building a vibrant and spiritually strong parish.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Davidson Ngushu, while John Khangnyu felicitated the delegates and invitees. Special numbers were presented by the SABS Sisters and Diocesan Brothers, adding grace and devotion to the celebration. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Changku Augustine.