Ursuline Franciscan Congregation inducted five new members into its fold at Assisi Convent, Dimapur on Wednesday, presided over by Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil.
In his introduction, the Bishop said all the faithful were called by God and applauded the sisters for their readiness to offer themselves to God and to the Church in the religious Franciscan family.
He said that the religious commitment that the sisters had made was the best and highest form of self donation, self gift first to God and for others.
The newly professed sisters expressed their gratitude to God and to all those present through their songs and words of gratitude. The new members are Sr. Flora Ashila (Pungro) Sr. Christina Tamut (Arunachal Pradesh) Sr. Geeta Lakra, (Assam) and temporary profession of Sr. Lily Horo (Assam) and Sr. Sushmita Horo.
Earlier, Rev. Sr. C .J. Mary, UFS, provincial superior, warmly welcomed the celebrant, concelebrants, all the sisters and in particular Sr. Shanti D’Souza, the provincial superior of North Province, all the invited guests, particularly the parents and relatives of the sisters and novices. Sr. Alphonsa Matevei and Rene Rita anchored the program. Jacob Taggu, brother-in law of Sr. Christina Tamut spoke on behalf of the parents and relations. Sr. Ashila Flora proposed vote of thanks.
Sunday, August 17, 2025