1st November 2021 was a red-letter day in the annals of the Eastern Province. The 18th community of the Province and 191st community of the Congregation was erected in Khagaul Parish at Manthan in the Archdiocese of Patna, Bihar. The Eucharistic celebration was officiated by Fr Donald SJ Provincial Superior of Patna Province, concelebrated by Fr Susai Raj, the Parish Priest and priests from the Jesuit Community at Manthan. Sr Anita Moras, the Provincial Councillor and a few representatives from the parish graced the occasion.
Sr Shaila, the Provincial Superior read out the Decree of Canonical erection issued by Sr Rose Celine BS, Superior General.Thereafter Sr Gracy Natal was installed as the Superior with Sr Agnes Soren and Sr Pushpika Kullu as members. The community members were then felicitated followed by a fellowship meal.
During the last two years the sisters are involved in collaborative mission(Socio-Pastoral Apostolate) with the Jesuits of Patna Province who work assiduously for the empowerment of the Mushahar tribe which is one of the poorest tribe in India. Sr Gracy Natal is the Assistant Director of Centre for Social Action and Research at Manthan. Sr Agnes Soren and Sr Pushpika Kullu are assistants to Long Term Residential Program (LTRP) in Manthan.
News by : Sr Shaila BS, Provincial Superior