Bishop made his Pastoral visit to St. Peter Centre Sanis on 1st to 4th of March 2024. The first day Bishop offered Mass at St. James Church Moilan and St. Paul Church Lotsu. After the Holy Eucharistic celebration, Bishop met the community leaders and also visited the parents of Sister Thunyani, Fr. Phillip Mhonchamo and Fr. Mathew Rhenben who are from these villages. Three members from St. Paul Church Lotsu also received the Sacrament of Confirmation during the Mass.
The next day Bishop was accorded a grand welcome by St. Peter Church Sanis community and Fr. Augustine Kerketta introduced and welcomed Bishop. During the Mass 24 members of the community received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The community also had meeting with Bishop and shared their concerns especially about building their Church. Bishop assured that the Diocese will help half of the expenses. Bishop then went to Sacred Heart Church Bhagty for mass. During the Mass 12 members of the community received the Sacrament of Confirmation. After the meeting with the community Bishop then proceeded to St. Thomas Church Makharung for mass. After the mass and meeting with the community, Bishop also visited the families of the Religious sisters who are from the community.
On the last day Bishop offered mass along with the sisters and the hostelers. Bishop then made his Pastoral visit to St. Paul School Sanis. During the felicitation programme, Fr. Augustine introduced and welcomed Bishop and the parents greeted Bishop with a shawl and expressed their gratitude. The students also performed various items to greet Bishop. Bishop in his speech encouraged the students to be people who always say ‘I will’ by making the best use of the opportunities that are at their disposal. Bishop also had meeting with the teachers.
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