May 16, 2017: May 1 was a significant day in the annals of North East Province. Six sisters hailing from 6 states of North East Province made their perpetual commitment at Bethany Provincial House Guwahati.
Sr Lucy Gonmei - Manipur
Sr Sulahele – Nagaland
Sr Chanditha Sangma – Tripura
Sr Jyoti Xalxo – Assam
Sr Rebecca Lalzamliani – Mizoram
Sr Bankyntiew - Meghalaya
The Eucharistic celebration was solemnized by Most Rev John Moolachira, Archbishop of Guwahati, along with 17 priests, Religious brothers, Sisters and relatives of the sisters. They were welcomed and led to the Eucharistic Celebration by a traditional Assamese dance and by the Bethany School Band. Sr Lilitta, the General Councillor, the delegate of the Superior General received the vows along with Sr Joy, the Provincial Superior, and Sr Sandhya, the Assistant Provincial Superior. After the Mass a short felicitation programme was organized to felicitate the newly professed sisters. A delicious meal was served to all.