The Salesian Province of Dimapur (comprising the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Upper Assam, Manipur and Nagaland), feted the nine Jubilarinas at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on October 24.
Jonas Kerketta from the Bosco College of Teacher Education, Dimapur, in a press release stated that the Jubilarians were Fr. Mathew Ponnattil (Golden Jubilarian of Priesthood), Bishop Joseph Aind of Dibrugarh Diocese (Golden Jubilarian of Religious Profession/vows), Fr. Chazhisserril Stephen, Fr. Tinglung Francis, Fr. Puthettupadavil Philip, Fr. Pulinthanathumalayil Cyriac and Fr. Horo Kamil (Silver Jubilarians of Priestly Ordination), Fr. Lakra Rajesh and Brother Vadakkevettuvazhiyil Sunny Joseph (Silver Jubilarians of Religious Profession/vows).
Fr. Lakra Nazarius (Vice Provincial) welcomed the Jubilarians and the assembled congregation. Bishop Joseph Aind SDB DD presided over the Holy Eucharist. In the homily Fr. Mathew Ponnattil highlighted the fact that it was God who gives us a mission and the necessary grace to persevere faithfully in the service of God and His people.