News & Updates – Diocese of Kohima

7th June, Vestition Ceremony of 11 Brothers Held at Good Shepherd Seminary

A solemn Vestition ceremony of 11 brothers was held at Good Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur, marking a significant milestone in their journey of religious formation. The event took place on June 7, with Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, as the chief celebrant.Among Read more

25th May, Nagaland University Catholic Youth Holds Farewell Mass to Seniors and welcomes New Executive Members

A warm and prayerful farewell was extended to the outgoing Catholic youth members of Nagaland University in a heartfelt celebration held at St. Clare Church, Akuluto. The Eucharistic celebration began at 11:30 a.m. and was presided over by Fr. Stephen D’Souza, Parish Priest of Read more

12th-19th May, Renewal Course for Catechists and Lay Leaders Held at Newman Pastoral Centre

A week-long Renewal Course on Faith Formation for Catechists and Lay Leaders was held from 12th to 19th May 2025 at the Newman Pastoral Centre, Chümoukedima. The programme brought together 55 participants from 19 parishes and centres across the regions of Dimapur, Jakhama, Read more

18th May, Blessing and Inauguration of St. Vianney Convent Toluvi

A moment of deep joy and spiritual significance was marked by the blessing and inauguration of the newly built St. Vianney Convent at Vianney Campus, Toluvi, for the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Elizabeth on 18th May, 2025.The Blessing of the Convent was Read more

13-16 May, ONGOING FORMATION PROGRAMME FOR NORTH EAST DIOCESAN PRIESTS

The ongoing formation programme for diocesan priests from the North East, jointly organized by the CCBI Commission for VSCR and hosted by the Diocese of Kohima, was held from May 13 to 16, 2025, at Mount Tabor Retreat house, Kohima. Participants included priests from Read more

17th May, Golden Jubilee and Church Blessing Celebrated at St. Michael Church Khumiasii

The Catholic community of Khumiasü village marked a historic milestone on 17th May, 2025 with a grand fourfold celebration at St. Michael Catholic Church. The occasion included the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic faith in the village, the blessing and inauguration of the newly Read more

12th May, Feast of St Mary Mazzarello

On May 12, 2025, the communities of Auxilium and Mazzarello Study Home, Dimapur joyfully celebrated the feast day of St. Mary Dominica Mazzarello, the co-founderess of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (Figlie di Maria Ausiliatrice- FMA), also known as the Salesian Sisters Read more

9th May, Diocese of Kohima extends congratulations to the New Pope

The Catholic Community in Nagaland (Diocese of Kohima), joins the Universal Church in profound joy and thanksgiving at the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, formerly His Eminence Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as the 267th successor to the Apostle Peter and Read more

6th May, 2025 Commission for Education Diocese of Kohima honours rank holders

The Commission for Education Diocese of Kohima (CEDOK) felicitated NBSE rank holders from Catholic schools as well as Catholic schools with 100% pass result during a function held at St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Chümoukedima, on Tuesday. An update from CEDOK stated that a Read more

A Thanksgiving Holy Mass for the First Religious Nun held at Anatongre Village

A thanksgiving Holy Mass for the Rev. Sr. Catherine Tsumongshe, UFS was held at St. Mary’s Church, Anatongre Village on Sunday 4th May 2025. Rev. Fr. Philip Magh, Parish priest of St. Peter’s Parish, Kiphire officiated the Holy Mass. He was concelebrated by 8 Read more