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PROVINCIAL’S PROGRAMMENovember – December 2019

November

2 Nov. All Souls’ Day3 Nov. Kishor Nagar Golden Jubilee16 Nov. XISS & XIPT GB meeting18 Nov. Major Superiors’ Meet – Manresa House, Ranchi19-20 Nov. Visitation VJ Delhi21 Nov. Back to Sadbhavna20 Nov. Province Consult26-27 Nov. Joint Meeting of JHAN Bishops, CRI & CDPI28 Nov.-1Dec Visitation Andamans

December

3 Dec. Feast of St. Francis Xavier8 Dec. Final Vows of Fr. Amar A. Bage & Fr. Dilip Sanjay Ekka,

Manresa House, Ranchi9-11 Dec. Visitation, Manas Bansbari & Handing over of Mushalpur to Bongaigaon Diocese12 Dec. Voting in Ranchi16 Dec. Province level Golden Jubilee 2019 – Manresa House, Ranchi

INFORMATION

All the Superiors and Treasurers of the Houses and Institutions are requested to send their contribution forthe following: (i) FACSI Contribution for the Year 2019 by 15th Dec. 2019; (ii) Common Expensesand Parish Fund of the Province by 10th Feb. 2020.

All the Superiors/Rectors/Treasurers/Directors of the works of each Community/Institution/Parish arerequested to plan out and prepare the budget for the Financial Year 2020 -21 and submit a hard copy &soft copy of prepared budget to Fr Vijay M. Tirkey (Acting Province Treasurer) latest by 20th Feb. 2020.Please make sure that you prepare budget in the Excel Sheet programme.

Fr Vijay M. Tirkey SJ



Roots & Wings - 2020The JIGSA (Jesuits in Ignatian Spirituality in SouthAsia) is organizing ROOTS and WINGS 2020: Colloquiumon Ignatian Spirituality.

Venue: Sacred Heart College, Shembaganur, KodaikanalDates: From April 2 to May 7 (both days inclusive) 2020Arrival: April 2 (evening) 2020Departure: May 7 (evening) 2020Total Course Fee: Rs 25,000/- (including Board / Lodge)

Contact Person: Fr M. Devadhas SJEmail: [email protected]: +91 94875 80952 / 8056662524

Last date to register your names will be February 15, 2020.Fr Socius

JCSA Meeting 21 October 2019 at Manresa House, Ranchi

JCSA meeting of the Provincials and the resource persons took place at Manresa House, Ranchi at 5.30 P.M. on 21October 2019. From the gate of Manresa House the Archbishop Felix Toppo, S.J. and all the Provincials who hadarrived at Manresa House, were welcomed to the quadrangle of the main entrance of the Manresa building. In welcomethe Panki dancers from Bero, Dighia Khaksitoli, owned by the brother of Padmashree Simon Oraon, showed theirartistic sword dance with rhythmic steps to the music played by their three oval shaped big wooden drums and twolong Turhi (bugles) blared away rending the air with their shrill sound. The passersby peeped in the gate to see whatwas happening inside. After ten minutes the Panki dancers stopped and the students of St. John’s High School, bothboys and girls took over the welcome procession with their tribal dances draped in red bordered white saris andushered the guests in to the entrance of the Manresa door. Three items of tribal dances were presented to the guests.Thereafter, the feet and hands of the dignitaries were washed and wiped as a sign of acceptance into the tribal family.



A bundi was presented to each of the dignitaries by Fr. Provincial Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J. followed by a briefpresentation of the history of Ranchi mission by him. His Grace gave a message to the gathering covering on thespirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola and an input about Jharkhand state and the state of the church in Chotanagpur.

His Grace Archbishop Felix Toppo, S.J. and the following Provincials and resource persons were present: Fr.Lisbert D’Souza, S.J., General Assistant (Bombay Province), Fr. Vernon D’Cunha, S.J., General Assistant (BombayProvince), Fr. George Pattery, S.J., POSA (Calcutta Province), Fr. John Guiney, S.J., Resource person (Ireland), MsMichelle Hennessy, Resource person (Ireland), Fr. William Keith, S.J., Socius to POSA (Gujarat Province), Fr.Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J., (Ranch Province), Fr. Arun D’Souza, S.J., (Bombay Province), Fr. Raphael Hyde, S.J.,(Calcutta Province), Fr. Denis Ponniah, S.J., (Madurai Province), Fr. Francis Parmar, S.J., (Gujurat Province), Fr.Donald J. Miranda, S.J., (Patna Province), Fr. Roland Coelho, S.J., (Goa Province), Fr. Dexter Gray, S.J., (SrilankaProvince), Fr. Santosh Minj, S.J., (Hazaribag Province), Fr. Amrit Rai, S.J., (Nepal Regional Superior), Fr. WilfredJohn Lobo, S.J., (Darjeeling Province), Fr. Melvil Pereira, S.J., Kohima Regional Superior), Fr. George Fernandes,S.J., (Jamshedpur Province), Fr. Mathew Elanjipuram, S.J. (Kerala Province), Fr. Vargheese Pallipalakatt, S.J., (DumkaRaiganj Province), Fr. Amalraj Paramsivan, S.J., (Andhra Pradesh Province), Fr. Ranjit Tigga, S.J., (Madhya PradeshProvince), Fr. Durai Fernand, S.J., (New Provincial Gujarat), Fr. Andrew Fernandes, S.J., (Pune Province), Fr.Jeerakassery Sebbstian, S.J., (Delhi Province), Fr. Stanislaus D’Souza, SJ, (Karnataka Province), Fr. JoyKarayampurum, S.J., (Resource person), Fr. Francis Minj, S.J., (Resource person).

The last, but the most important item, was the unveiling of the statue of Fr. Sylvain Grosjean, S.J. (1846-1915)who was the 7th Superior Regular of the West Bengal Mission and whose vision and dream for Chotanagpur establishedthe Chotanagpur Church on a firm and solid foundation. He bought the vast Manresa property for Rs. 8000/- in 1886and built Manresa residence, a roofed bungalow where the infirmary stands now. He built St. Mary’s Cathedral,Ranchi in 1909, and started the Ranchi Apostolic School with 8 students in 1903, boosted St. John’s School andRanchi Parish. It was he who sent Fr. Constant Lievens and Fr. John Baptist Hoffmann to Chotanagpur. Today thechurch has grown enormously. The statue was unveiled by His Grace Archbishop Felix Toppo, S.J., Fr. LisbertD’Souza, S.J., General Assistant, Fr. Vernon D’Cunha, S.J., General Assistant, Fr. George Pattery, S.J., POSA, andFr. Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J., Ranchi Provincial.

Thereafter, the Provincials had their first session in the Conference Hall of Manresa House.

Fr. Ajay Soreng, SJ



The Golden Jubilee of St. John Berchmans’ Apostolic School, Samtoli

The Golden Jubilee of the Apostolic School, Samtoli, the Patron Saint of the School being St. John Berchmans, S.J.,was celebrated with great enthusiasm, hectic preparation, colourful decorations, brisk movements and joyousness.

Fr. Provincial, Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J., Fr. Ajay Soreng, S.J., the Secretary and the driver Mr. Rajesh Kirostarted from Ranchi at 5.30 A.M. and reached St. Mary’s Samtoli at 8.00 A.M. via the Karra and Govindpur road. At8.30 A.M. as we entered the gate of the Apostolic School, the Apostolic boys had lined up clapping their hands inwelcome to us and so they did for every guest who entered the premises.

The Holy Eucharist began with the entrance hymn, “Aawa chala re Prabhu ker angna mein” and the hostel girlsof St. Mary’s High School, managed by the SJT Sisters, danced to the music of the hymn. His Lordship BishopVincent Barwa, DD, was the Main celebrant flanked by Fr. Provincial Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J., and the first batchof the Apostolics of 1969, namely, Fr. Emmanuel Barla, S.J., Principal, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, Fr. AquinasKerketta, Roserian (Ambikapur), Fr. Fulgence Kullu (Simdega Diocese) and Fr. Ajit Saras, S.J., Director of theApostolic School. Fr. Sikander Kerketta, S.J., was the MC of the ceremony. After the words of welcome by Fr. LinusDundung, S.J., Rector of St. Mary’s Samtoli, the Holy Eucharist was led by his Lordship introducing the theme of thereadings of the Mission Sunday which coincided with the Golden Jubilee of the Apostolic School. The liturgy wascentered on the time to thank and praise the Lord. Small children of St. Mary’s English Medium School made the Bibleprocession.

Bishop Vincent Barwa, DD, in his homily spoke of the dream of the Jesuit Fathers to open the ApostolicSchool 50 years ago to keep alive the vocations of priests to the church of Ranchi Archdiocese. The Apostolics meansto be called and chosen to be with Christ as Jesus appointed the twelve disciples to be with Him; called to share his lifeand spread his Gospel to the people of God; called to be baptized and to baptize whoever would be willing to followJesus; to learn to pray in order to make a relationship with Christ and preach the good news to all.



There were some 50 priests concelebrated the Holy Mass with his Lordship, some 70 religious Sisters, aboutfifteen thousand faithfuls and students who actively took part in the Eucharistic celebration. The Minor Seminary ofRanchi, the Apostolics of St. Ignatius’ Gumla and Kunkuri made their presence conspicuously.

There have been 8 Directors so far at St. John’s Berchmans Apostolic School, Samtoli, namely, Frs. Paul FransTerrens, S.J., Elvius Kujur, S.J., Dominic Jojo, S.J., Calistus Tete, S.J., Suleman Tirkey, S.J. Sikander Kerketta, S.J.,Isaac Tete, S.J., and Ajit Saras S.J. Of these four (Frs Terrens, Elvius, Dominic and Suleman) have already gone fortheir reward in heaven.

In the end there were variety of cultural programmes by all the apostolic Schools and local Institutions. It concludedwith a welcome tasty dinner at 1.00 P.M.

Fr. Ajay Soreng, SJ



The Golden Jubilee of Fr. Ferdinand Kullu, SJ, and the Mahila SanghCharismatic Convention.

Charismatic Prayer Convention started at 9.00 A.M on7 October 2019 at the Loyola Ground, Ranchi and wenton till 10 October 2019. It was organized by the MahilaSangh of Ranchi Arch Diocese assisted by the CatholicSabha and Yuva Sangh. On 7 October it began with aHoly Eucharist offered by Fr. Provincial Joseph MarianusKujur, S.J. Those who concelebrated were the ParishPriest of the Cathedral Fr. Theodore Toppo, Fr. ClementEkka, S.J. and Fr. Ajay Soreng, S.J. Fr. Provincial gavethe homily based on the readings of the day, but dweltmore on the Feast of our Lady of the Rosary as ithappened to be its Feast Day proper. The Feast of our Lady of the Rosary is actually called the Feast of our Lady ofVictory since, as the tradition goes, through her intercession the naval war was won on 7 October 1571 and later thevictory was attributed to the prayers of the Rosary. The prayer of the Rosary originated from the vision of our Lady toSt. Dominic and was popularized by his conferers later on. The Rosary prayer in commemoration of the mysteries inthe life of Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary and praying them in times of difficulties, problems and darkness in life isunderstood to give us victory. However, it appears today that our fingers are more on our cell phones rather than on thebeads of the Rosary, whereas it should be the vice versa.

On 7 October 2019 after the Holy Eucharist at the opening of the Charismatic Convention, Fr. Provincialproceeded to ATC, Namkum, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Fr Ferdinand Kullu, S.J. The scheduled time forMass was 10.00 A.M. but it got started at 11.00 A.M. due to the late arrival of Fr Provincial. The Jubilee HolyEucharist got started with an entrance hymn and a welcome note by Fr. Suman Beck S.J. Some 50 family members ofFr Ferdi came for the occasion. A good number of Jesuits as well as the local faithful and a sizable number of Sistersparticipated and prayed for Fr. Ferdinand. The Novices led the choir joyously.



Fr. Henry Barla, S.J., in his homily highlighted the love and kindness of the Almighty God who has blessed Fr.Ferdinand with multifarious gifts for His mission to be fulfilled. Fr. Ferdi has been rich in his mission and apostolateand has formed so many of our young men in the province.

Fr Ajay Soreng

KISHOR NAGAR NAMKUM

Kidhor Nagar School, Namkum very joyfully and proudly celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 3rd Nov. 2019 and verygratefully remembered Fr. Victor Van Bortel S.J., the founder of this Institution. The celebration began with thankingthe almighty God for all that Fr Van Bortel has done for the growth of Kishor Nagar in the past 50 years.

His Lordship, the Archbishop of Ranchi Arch Diocese Felix Toppo S.J. was the main celebrant of theHoly Eucharist and the preacher of the day, Rev. Fr. Joseph Marianus Kujur S.J. the provincial of Ranchi province,reached on time. Other members from the Curia also were present. The dignitaries were Mother General Linda MaryVaughan, DSA, Rev. Sr Soshan Bara, DSA, Provincial together with several DSA Sisters. Rev. Sr. Suchita ShaliniXalxo, provincial of Ursuline Sisters with the other members of the congregation and Sisters of Immaculate Conventwere also present. There were 22 distinguished Belgian guests who came for the celebration. Among them wereFr. Louis Francken’s family members as well as those of Fr. Herman Rasschaert’s family, patrons from India andpatrons from Belgium, Alumni and their family, Fathers, Sisters, local guests and our students were present during thecelebration.

At 7.30 A.M., all the invitees gathered at the main gate of Kishor Nagar. The band group welcomed the wholecongregation with the trumpet sound and the rhythm of a drum beat. After offering bouquet and garlanding the maincelebrant and dignitaries the band group led the priests to the vestment hall and the others to their respective seatsunder the huge and glorious and a well decorated tent. Fr. Walter Beck S.J., the Headmaster first welcomed HisHighness Arch Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. and Fr. Provincial Joseph Marianus Kujur S.J. and then he welcomed thewhole congregation. Then he invited the Arch Bishop and Fr. Provincial to preside over the Holy Eucharist. The Arch



Bishop led the whole congregation into joy and devotion. Fr. Provincial gave an inspiring homily. He emphasized on thetheme of Jubilee. He told us to protect what is precious from the past and also we must look forward and continue toinnovate and strive to excellence. Since its beginning Kishor Nagar with great courage and belief has given firm witnessto the fact that the power of education can transform the lives of the uncared for children.

During the Mass the choir singing was excellent under the direction of the Regent, Br. Ignatius Tete, S.J. and histeam. Brothers from Manresa House and Candidates from Jeevan Deep joined with their musical instruments. Theirsinging was very devotional and melodious. Music and rhythm accompaniments were superb. There were entrancedance, Bible Julus, Offertory dance and Arti during doxology prepared by Sr. Anita Horo DSA, Sr. Shashi KujurDSA, and Sr. Nirupama DSA.

After the Holy Eucharist the whole congregation assembled around the tomb of Fr. Victor Van Bortel for theblessing and homage led by the Arch Bishop Felix Toppo. Adjacent to the tomb, a newly built Grotto was inauguratedby Rev. Fr. Provincial. At 10.00 A.M. all went in groups to 5 different well arranged respective places for breakfast.The big hall was occupied by the distinguished guests, Fathers and Sisters, and Belgian guests, in three groups and inthe library hall all the alumni and their family members were received. Finally all the students and neighbouring guestswere placed in the basketball court.

At 11.00 A.M. the Master of Ceremony, Deacon Rohit Kujur, S.J. and Mr. Birender Lakra (teacher) invitedRev. Fr. Louis Francken S.J. to welcome the gathering formally. Therre were more than three thousand people presentfor the occasion. After the welcome speech by Fr. Francken, the chief guest, the Arch Bishop and Fr. Provincial lit theceremonial Jubilee lamp. Then it was followed by the Belgian guests, dignitaries, distinguished guests, the selectedmembers from past and present alumni, the teaching and non teaching staff past and present and the studentrepresentatives. All of them lit the 50 lamps which were fixed on two banana plants erected either side of the stage.Then the function started with welcome song and prayer dance followed by the release of the souvenir of KishorNagar. There were mixture of cultural programs and the felicitation honouring the chief guest, dignitaries, distinguishedguests with either presenting memento or a small shawl. The lunch break was at 2.00 P.M. At 3.00 P.M. the Programscontinued. Cultural programs included Bhangra, Tamil Folk dance and Jhoomar presented by St. Xavier’s School,



Doranda. Dandiya, Bollywood, Nagputi, prayer dance were staged by Kishor Nagar students and Tribal dance waspresented by St. John’s School, Ranchi.

On behalf of Kishor Nagar Fr. Walter gave a vote of thanks. He expressed his heart felt gratitude to all thegenerous persons and institutions who extended their generous hands to make this day a successful, meaningful as wellas a memorable one. He mentioned the names of the present and past donors, benefactors and well wishers. In a veryspecial way he mentioned the name of Uncle pol Voglare (Belgian) who came to Kishor Nagar one month in advancein view of Jubilee preparation and repaired and painted the buildings. He thanked Fr. Florence, the principal of St.John’s School, Ranchi for being the master mind of minute to minute programs and sending his students with theirexcellent tribal dance. He mentioned the name of Fr. Ajit Xess, the principal of St. Xavier’s School, Doranda for hissupport and also for sending one of the teachers, Mrs. Bella Mohan with her dancer students. Fr. Louis Francken alsowas specially mentioned for being so generous in supporting all the committees in their activities. Fr. Walter alsothanked all the committee members, editorial board, Photographers, Sound system, Nagpuri orchestra party sponsoredby the alumni, electricians, Tent walas, caterers, medical department, security team, teaching and non teaching staff,students etc.

Everyone enjoyed every bit of the program with a big round of applause. Towards the end of the culturalprogram, one of the alumni students, Mr. Sunil Khoya who has now taken up the profession of composing and singingthe Nagpuri songs came up on the stage with his orchestra team and presented famous Nagpuri songs live. All joinedand danced with joy in one rhythm for an extra two hours and the programs ended at 7.30 P.M. The programs werewell appreciated by all.

When we honour the past we energize the future and the present becomes the celebration. The celebrationcontinues with the felicitation of our former teachers, maintenance staff, donors, benefactors, alumni and all those whocontributed in their own way to make Kishor

Nagar what it is today. The Golden Jubilee could be called the year of gratitude because we have so much to bethankful for. (You can see photos in You Tube – Kishor Nagar 50 years)

Fr. Walter Beck s.j.



St Xavier’s College, Ranchi

The month of August and September brought a lot ofshowers of blessings on the College. It gave an opportunityto bring out our Jesuit and Christian legacy for the studentsand the staff. On August 29th and 30th the college markedthe 10th and 11th Graduation Ceremony. HonorableGovernor Draupadi Murmu blessed us with her auspiciouspresence on the 29th of August for the degree distributionwith the graceful presence of the guest of honor, the ViceChancellor, Dr. Ramesh Pandey and Pro Vice ChancellorKamini Kumar. On the 30th of August, the students ofdifferent streams and honors were awarded for theirexcellent academic performance throughout the year; itwas the Annual Day of the College. We concluded the 4-days ceremony on 1st of September with the remainingprograms of the Xavier Utsav of February, 2019 whichwas left incomplete due to some unavoidable reasons. Onthe 3rd of September after the Graduation and Annual DayCeremony, the Students of the degree college started theMid Semester Exams. The exams continued and suddenlycame the idea of celebrating 75 years of St. Xavier’sCollege, the Platinum Jubilee. In the able leadership of Fr.Emmanuel Barla, S.J. along with Professors Dr. K. K.Bose and Dr. V. P. Saran it was decided to have theinauguration of jubilee celebration on 24th, 25th and 26th

of September cancelling the classes on these days. ManyProfessors did not agree to that idea of inaugurating thejubilee for three days since we were already behind incompleting our syllabus due to late admission and the 4-days of Graduation and Annual Day Ceremony. Yet wefinally went with the decision of the principal for thecelebration and it was grand. As it was decided, on 24th

of September Rt. Rev. Archbishop, Felix Toppo, SJ, DDinaugurated the 3-days Inauguration of Platinum JubileeCelebration, with Rev. Dr. Fr. Joseph Marianus Kujur,S.J., Provincial Superior of Ranchi Jesuit Province whowas the guest of Honour. On the next day 25th ofSeptember Fr. Provincial, Dr. Joseph Marianus Kujur, S.J.was the chief guest. On the third day, 26th of September,Shri Arjun Munda, Union Cabinet Minister of Tribal Affairs,was the Chief Guest. Shri Harivansh, M. P. DeputyChairman, Rajya Sabha presided over the Function.

Before the grand inauguration, we could not find timeto have a community meeting for the Platinum jubilee todiscern how it could be celebrated in Jesuit and Christianway. Because of this in the 3-days inaugural program, we

could not include the inaugural Mass. Even the studentswere informed in an interesting way with false assuranceby asking them to come and attend the jubilee celebrationso that they would get the attendance. Because of this on24th there was a chaos in the campus but the staff managedto maintain the discipline in the venue of celebration as theother students outside the venue roamed around in thecampus. The programs were arranged in the open spacein front of the Inter College building so the Inter Collegejoined the celebration cancelling their classes during the4-days degree ceremony and also during the 3-days Jubileecelebration.

Though this inauguration had 3 days, the Departmentof Education under the guidance of Fr. Florence Purty hadit already inaugurated on the foundation day of the collegei.e. 3rd of July 2019. The students of the Department ofEducation participated and presented a dance on thisoccasion and the Chief Guest was Dr. Fr. Provincial JosephMarianus Kujur, S.J. who planted a tree to mark theoccasion. The Department of Education had also theInauguration of the new Academic session 2019-2020 on26th of July and the Chief Guest was Dr. P.K. Verma. TheDepartment of Education participated in the Desh Raag aCultural Competition organized by the Department of Hindiin the college premise. One of the houses, namely Gandhihouse of the Department of Education won the first placein the group song category of competition.

The month of October is a month of Puja- holidaysand other holidays which started on 2nd of October. Beforegoing for the holidays on 1st of October Gandhi Jayantiwas celebrated in the Department of Education. Theprincipal of B. Ed. College, Bethesada, Ranchi was thechief guest for the occasion. On this occasion Essay andSpeech Competitions were held on the theme “Relevanceof Gandhi’s Philosophy in Today’s World”.

During the holidays, different Inter College groupsand Degree College groups went for educational tours todifferent places. Fr. Rajesh Sandil, S.J. accompanied oneof the groups going to Goa. Fr. Ajay Anil Tirkey, S.J.attended the Principals’ meet in Bhopal. The students ofInter College started their classes on 14th of October andshortly after followed their exams which began on 18th ofOctober till 25th of October. On 19th of October Fr.Roshan Ba’a S.J. gave a talk on the importance of theCross in our life to the krusveers of all the Ursuline CoventSchools of Ranchi Province in the auditorium of U.C.



Ranchi. On 20th of October we joined the Golden Jubileecelebration of St. John Berchmans’ Apostolic SchoolSamtoli, Simdega. On 24th of October we invited Fr.Provincials and all the resource persons of JCSA for littlesharing of Jesuit love at the dinner. Br. Isidor Ekka, Fr.Rajesh Sandil, Fr. Roshan Ba’a and Fr. Edwin Dungdungwent to participate in the Blessing and Dedication of theNew Parish Church – Krist Raja Church, Kanke on 27th

of October. These days, the college, the management andthe staff, are waiting for the 4th cycle of Accreditation byNAAC as it is important for the autonomy of the college.Kindly remember the college in your prayers.

Edwin Ritesh

The Feast of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, SJ, thePatron saint of the Brothers, was celebrated with greatdevotion and fervour on 31 October 2019. At ManresaHouse a Holy Eucharist at 6.30 P.M. the Jesuits of theclose by communities gathered and prayed for our Brothersfor their good health, apostolate and happy religious life.Br. Policarp Lakra, S.J., Br. Habil Kujur, S.J., Br. BlaciusTigga, S.J., Br. Florence Hassa Purty, S.J., Br. StephenKerketta, S.J., Br. Telesphore Horo, S.J., and Br. IsidoreEkka, S.J., together with all others assembled for theEucharistic agape. In the refectory they were felicitatedwarmly with bouquets and bundis together with lavishsmiles by the gathering. Br. Blacius Tigga had made sureof the taste and mood of the occasion in choosing over themenu of the evening. All endorsed the display of the courseson the table by their satisfaction. In other houses of theprovince also Brothers were felicitated heartily to markthe festivity of the day.

The participants were from Simdega college, St. Pius InterCollege Rengarih, St. Mary’s Inter College Samtoli,Ursuline Inter College Samtoli, Gossner College Simdegaand St. Xavier’s College Simdega. The program startedwith honouring Bapu Mahatma Gandhi. The chief guestwas Naman Viksal Kongari, MLA Kolebira and the guestof honour was Mr. Benjamin Lakra, former A.G. Bihar.The program started at 10.00 A.M. The competitors triedtheir level best to perform dances within 10 minutes. Likeother years St. Pius Inter College bagged the first prizewith a trophy and a mandar (local drum), second prizewas won by St. Mary’s Inter College with a trophy and amandar and the third prize went to Simdega College witha trophy and a kartal. The prize was also given for java.St. Mary’s Inter College won the prize. The whole programended at 2.15 P.M. After the program meal was served tothe participants.

Swachhta Divas : Swachhta divas was observed at St.Mary’s High School on 2nd October. The whole compoundwas cleaned by the students. All the classrooms too werecleaned. The heap of dirt, papers and plastics werecollected from the classrooms and the compound. Thestudents and teachers were very active in cleaning thecompound.

Seminar and workshop : Frs Sikander, Ireneus To:ppoand Alexander Tirkey participated the three day workshopof Principals of Jesuit Schools at Bhopal. Fr. Ephrem wentto Kolkata for the meeting of the Principals of the college.

There was a seminar on Kharia culture atBindhaintoli parish for three days. It was organized by theKharia Maha Sabha Samiti for the college boys and girls.The purpose was to create socio-cultural awareness inthem and gave them inputs on Kharia culture. Fr. SylvanusKerketta gave them talk on the first day and Fr. EphremBa’a on the second. On both days after talk there wasdiscussion and action plan sessions.

Fr. Bruno went to Kathmandu to attend the meetingof Treasurers and Revisors. After coming back fromKathmandu he and Fr. Anup went to Noadih for the priestlyordination of his cousin, a Jesuit for Kolkata Province on20th October. They came back on the next day afterattending the first Mass.

School Review Programme : Team of four persons Fr.Augustine Kujur (Bundu), Fr. Manohar Khoya (Gumla),Ms Jayshree (Delhi) and Ms Patricia (St. John’s Ranchi)

Fr Ajay Soreng

St Mary’s SamtoliKaram Dance Competition : Karam dance competitionwas organized by St. Xavier’s College, Simdega for thecollege students in their own campus on 1st October 2019.



came to review the school. Teachers and students wereincluded in this team. They studied in detail, going roundthe campus, class rooms etc. It was from Oct.17th morningto Oct. 19th evening. The team was seen sitting anddiscussing and evaluating till late night. They left the placeafter the Jubilee Mass on Oct. 20th.

Hockey Match : Hockey Centre and St. Xavier’s Collegeparticipated in the hockey tournament at Pakartanr on 2nd

October. Hockey Centre won the second prize and St.Xavier’s College, Simdega won the third prize. Theyreceived two goats.

Golden Jubilee of Apostolic School, Samtoli : TheGolden Jubilee started on 19th October 2019 with culturalprogram. The Sisters and hostel boys and girls were invited.Fathers and Scholastics from Minor Seminary and Pre-novices and few other Fathers from the College arrivedfor the evening program. It began at 5.30 P.M. with thelighting of lamp followed by prayer dance by apostolicboys. The chief guests were from the first batch of theApostolic School i.e. Fr. Fulgence Kullu (SimdegaDiocese) and Fr. Alexius (Aquinas) a Roserian Father fromNamna, Ambikapur. There were two skits – one English“The Crate Escape” and the other, Hindi – “Damad”.Besides these the Pre-novices from Jeevan Deep fromNamkum, students from Minor Seminary Ranchi andapostolic boys from Samtoli performed dances. Theprogram was nice, all performed well. The audienceappreciated it. At the end, Sch. Pradeep Bara, S.J. gavea vote of thanks. The Manresa Scholastics performed asplendid work under the leadership of Sch. John FisherOsga. After that the meal was served for everybodypresent.

Liturgy : On 20th October the program started at 9.00A.M. Fr. Sikander – the former director and presentPrincipal of the school was the M.C. for the liturgy for theday. In the beginning there was the blessing of the statuesof St. John Berchmans and Mother Mary followed byentrance dance. M.C. The S.J.T. hostel girls performedentrance dance. The main celebrant was Bp Vincent Barwa,D.D., the bishop of Simdega. Fr. Joseph Marianus Kujur,Provincial of Ranchi, the old student of apostolic school,Fr. Emmanuel Barla, S.J., Fr. Fulgence, Fr. Alexius (allthree from the first batch), Fr. Rector, Fr. Director andmany priests concelebrated the Mass. Bible processionand offertory dances were done by the English MediumSchool. Fr. Ireneus To:ppo was in his guitar with the choir,

Sch Alok was with the Casio, Sch Pradeep Bara, the AsstDirector was directing the choir and all the otherScholastics and Apostolic boys sang melodiously. Bishopin his homily invited everyone and very specially to theapostolic boys on a jubilee day to be the messengers ofthe gospel. Everybody is called to deepen ones faith in theLord.

Cultural Programme : After the liturgy cultural programstarted. Sch Alok Soreng introduced the program followedby prayer dance and welcome song by the apostolic boys.The dignitaries were felicitated with shawl and other guestswith gamochha (Towel) from Assam. Messages were givenby Bp and Provincial which encouraged the students tobe firm in their vocation. Congratulations to Fr. Directorand Assistant Director and the scholastics and the apostolicboys who worked hard to make it successful.

CLC Rally : Two day (Oct. 26-27) CLC rally in diocesanlevel took place at St. Mary’s High School Samtoli underthe leadership of Fr. Ireneus To:ppo, S.J, the E.A.(Ecclesiastical Assistant). There were 2,200 participantsbesides the co-ordinators from different units. Foraccommodation the High school girls were given in UrsulineConvent and St. Mary’s English Medium School, for boysin St. Mary’s High School, for Inter College girls in SXC,Simdega. The registration started at 1.00 P.M. followedby the inauguration at 3.00 P.M. Fr. Tobias Kerketta,Parish Priest and V.G. was the chief guest. The prayerdance was performed by Ursuline girls’ High school andwelcome song was by St. Mary’s Inter College. Then Fr.Ireneus To:ppo welcomed all. At 4.00 P.M. the elocutioncompetition started on “badalte parivesh mein adivasi samajko CLC ka yogdan”. Two participants (one boy and agirl) from every vicariate took part. Every contester wasgiven three minutes. It was conducted by Jampani school.There was common rosary with lighted candles in theplayground. It was very attractive to see. After the mealthe cultural program started at 8.00 P.M. It was conductedby Biru Vicariate. 7 minutes were given for each item.Jaldega vicariate presented munda dance; Lachragarhkharia dance; Kurdeg, oraon dance; Salgapose, oriadance; Samtoli vicariate, religious dance and Tumdegi,nagpuri dance.

On the second day, the day started with meditationat 5.30 A.M. led by Ursuline convent followed by the HolyEucharist at 6.30 A.M. Fr. Ignace Tete, V.G. was the maincelebrant. Singing was led by Ursuline school Samtoli and



entrance dance was led by St. Anne’s High SchoolSamtoli. After breakfast, talk was given by Fr. SylvanusKerketta, S.J. on awareness regarding the life situationsof the adivasis. From 9.00 A.M.. there was quizcompetition on the Gospel of Mark (chapters 1 – 10),another set of questions were on CLC. 4 competitors(2 boys and 2 girls) from each vicariate were selected.The rally as a whole was very meaningful and successful.After lunch the CLCers left the place carrying the goodmemories of the rally. Fr. Damian did a very good jobtaking care of the catering department. Congratulations toFr. Ireneus To:ppo.

Feast of Alphonsus Rodriguez : Simdega zonecelebrated the feast of St. Alphonsus at St. Mary’s HighSchool. All the neighbouring communities from Jharain,Rengarih and Sogra came. It was also the ordinationanniversary of Fr. Gabriel Xess. We wished both Br. Basiland Fr. Gabriel and prayed for God’s blessing and goodhealth. It was the occasion of celebration.

LinusAssam Mission

JESUIT BHAVAN AND GANA CHETNASAMAJ, TEZPURVisitors: Jesuit community witnessed an influx of visitorsfrom far and near. On Oct. 07, 2019, Br. Antony S.J.,KHM along with two Collaborator Sisters and 6 teachersfrom Bana, Arunachal came to our community and stayedwith us for a couple of days. After having done the servicingof new school bus they left for their destination on Oct.09,2019. On Oct. 08, 2019. Bp Gabriel Kujur S.J. cameand stayed with us and went back with Br. Antony and histeam. Fr. Julian Fernandese S.J., in course of helping theUrsuline Sisters as a facilitator of the Province Chapter ofUrsulines of Tildonk, Tezpur Province paid a flying visit tous on Oct. 08, 2019 and rushed back to UrsulineProvincialate, Gotlong for the concluding session of theProvince Chapter. Fr. Anup Kiran Chand Minj S.J. workingin Andamans came on Oct. 08, 2019 in the evening andstayed with us for a week. It was for him a kind of homecoming and getting his relationship renewed with the peopleand place. He left for his destination on Oct. 18, 2019. Fr.Anup, thanks for your visit and wish you all the best foryour mission.

Visit to ailing sister-in-law: Fr. Thomas Barla left forRanchi on Oct. 01, 2019 to visit his ailing sister-in-law

who was hospitalized in Rampyari hospital, Ranchifollowing an accident which took place on 28 Sept. 2019.Her spinal cord was affected in the accident and bodymovement got impaired. She underwent an operation onOct. 02, 2019 and is convalescing in the hospital. We wishand pray for her speedy recovery and regain of good health.Fr. Thomas came back to Tezpur at midnight of Oct. 08,2019 on account of the breakdown of the hired vehicle inwhich he was travelling.

Celebration: On Oct. 01, 2019, Fr. Pius and Fr. Cyriltook part in the Congregational feast of CST Brothers,Battamairi, Tezpur who take St. Therese of Child Jesus astheir patroness. Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr.Deben Kachari, VG of Tezpur Diocese and thereafterfestive dinner. Sizeable numbers of Priests, religious andother invitees were present for the celebration.

“Karam Milan Samaroh”: Under the leadership of Fr.Thomas, GCS organized “Karam Milan Samaroh” whichwas held on Oct. 13, 2019 at St. Xavier’s College campus,Sonabheel. Program started with the worshipping of“Karam Raja” by Pahan (priest) followed by Karam dancecompetition. As many as 13 teams participated in thiscompetition and Dholak, Nagra, Mandar and cymbalswere given as prizes to winners as well as to all the teamsthat participated in the competition. After the competition,time was allotted for the common dance which attractedthe audience and all enjoyed it to the full. Congratulationsto Fr. Thomas and the GCS staff for organizing such asuccessful “Karam Milan Samaroh”. Hope to see manymore “Milan Samaroh” to bring Adivasis at one platformto address their pertinent issues.

Funeral Service: Fr. Pius and Fr. Cyril attended thefuneral Mass of late Sr. Angela Tirkey MSMHC (80 yrs)at Jyoti Bhavan Tezpur. Holy Mass was presided over byMost Rt. Rev. Bp Thomas Pulloppillil DD of BongaigaonDiocese. It was followed by last rite and thereafter meal.We came back to our community soon after the meal.

On Oct. 23, 2019, Fr. Pius and Fr. Cyril left earlymorning for Shillong to attend the funeral service of lateBp. Domnic Jala SDB, Archbishop of Shillong held at theCathedral of Mary Help of Christians, Laitumkhrah,Shillong. Thousands of people including political leaders,priests and religious attended the funeral service. HolyMass was presided over by Rt. Rev. Bp. John Moolachira,the Archbishop of Guwahati with concelebrant Bishopsand a few hundred concelebrant priests. Soon after the



Holy Mass, time for the deliverance of condolencemessages was allotted to the people belonging to differentranks and positions and persons of eminence. His mortalremain was laid to rest as per his wish outside close to theCathedral. People mourned his untimely death and bade atearful adieu to their beloved shepherd. May his soul restin peace!

Seminar: Under the guidance of Fr. Thomas, GCSorganized two seminars on “Child Protection and Rights.”The first seminar was for the teachers of the Evening StudyCenters of GCS on Oct. 19, 2019 and the second wasfor the NGOs and Social Workers on Oct. 26, 2019 atGCS, Tezpur. Resource persons were from “District ChildProtection Committee” who elaborately spoke about thechild protection and invited the participants to contributetowards this noble cause. There were 52 and 63participants who learnt various aspects of child protectionfrom this seminar. Congratulations to Fr. Thomas and teamfor organizing such a seminar on a topic which needs to beaddressed urgently.

“Gami” Ceremony: The “Gami” ceremony for the motherof Mr. Anand, the staff of GCS was held on Oct. 20,2019 at Tarajuli, Rangapara Parish. All three of us fromthe Jesuit Community participated in this ceremony andprayed for the repose of the departed soul of Mrs. lateRebeca Kerketta, . After having meal, we came back toour community.

Journey: Fr. Pius left for Ranchi on Oct. 25, 2019 toattend the blessing and inauguration ceremony of the newlybuilt church at Kanke. He will be spending a couple ofdays in Ranchi to get his driving license renewed and attenda seminar for Superiors at XLRI, Jamshedpur scheduledfor Nov. 10 -15, 2019.

Fr. Pius Xalxo, S.J.

ProthrapurAs expected by the authority of the diocese, all the priestsand sisters working in Port Blair Diocese, without failand exception rushed to Port Blair on 15th September 2019for the diocesan annual meetings and seminars. Programconsisted of Mission Meeting, joint meeting of fathers andsisters, CRI meeting, Diocesan meeting, seminar andultimately retreat for priests. Each congregation of sistersalso presented their reports on their apostolate besidespastoral work. Birthday of Fr. David on 15th Septemberonce again provided an opportunity for the Jesuits to come

together for the celebration and also to share our joys andvarious experiences.

On 6th October 2019 just after morning Mass,recollection was arranged for youth prior to the feast ofKaram as a preparation. Fr. Edward prepared them througha talk for good confession. After confession the recollectionwas concluded with a short prayer and final blessing of Fr.Edward. The boys and girls benefited spiritually by thetalk, adoration and individual confession. Thanks to himfor his availability, generosity and adapting his reflection inaccordance with the signs of the time.

The Tribal Feast of Karam was celebrated atProthrapur in a very grand manner. Fr. David the parishpriest was the main celebrant whereas Fr. Edwardconcelebrated with him. The Karam branches were broughtin with great respect and reverence, singing and dancing.Before the celebration of the Mass, a brief history of Karamwas read out. Fr. David blessed the Karam branchesaccording to the Adivasi culture. Fr. David in his homilyhighlighted its meaning and the reason why it is celebratedin Adivasi Tribal culture. The whole liturgy was conductedby the youth group. It was lively and filled with devotion.After the Mass there followed a cultural competition inwhich five teams participated. All of them tried their bestto present the program. Among them Daudnagar becamethe first, the second prize went to Kamrajnagar and thethird to Barud Godam. Parish head catechist Mr. CarolusBilung gave away the prizes. Mr. Sanjay Meshack,president of Andaman and Nicobar Catholic Associationand Councillor, Mr. I. Arul Swamy, the Catechist of TamilCommunity and A. Ouseph were dignitaries on theoccasion. All the responsibilities were shared by variousvillages and Sanghs which made the works easier andeverything went on smoothly. After cultural program lunchwas served to everyone. The Karam branches were takenwith dancing and procession to near by nallah for itsemersion.

Finally Fr. David proposed the vote of thanks,expressing his gratitude to guests, participants and audiencefor their encouragement, presence, cooperation and effortsto make the day successful. All enjoyed the programthoroughly. Special thanks to Mr. Rajesh Hembrom, avibrant personality who conducted the stage program verysmoothly and efficiently.

On 16th October Mr. Kuldeep availed himself tohelp Fr. Edward to go for check up to G.B. Pant hospital



but it was advised to be admitted for some days but therewas no sign of improvement even after two days, therefore,when Fr. David received the news that Fr. Edward will bedischarged as there is not at all improvement. He tried toarrange the flight tickets for Fr. Edward as Fr. Vital wasluckily here and would be able to accompany him on hisjourney.

Fr. Vital Ekka parish priest of Soso landed at theairport of Port Blair on 17th October to bless the marriageof his relative. He stayed at Prerna Deep, pastoral centre,Lambaline and made the point to visit Prothrapu. Fr. Davidwas happy to meet him and later he helped Fr. Vital to goto Pathargudda to meet his relatives.

Prothrapur parish celebrated Mission Sunday andprayed for the proclamation of the faith and alsocontributed for this. Every year we give importance to thisoccasion as it has become tradition for the spread of GoodNews. Liturgy was well prepared and choir added extraflavour to pray well. Thanks to the choir members. Stallsfor breakfast and lunch were blessed just after HolyEucharist by main celebrant. Faithful enjoyed the day,breakfast, lunch, housie, auction and other games. Finallyprogram ended with lottery draw bringing great attractionto all.

On 21st October morning Fr. Edward preparedhimself to leave for Ranchi for his further treatment. By11.00 A.M. everything was ready. Fr. David availed himselfto see Fr. Edward and Fr. Vital Ekka off. Later he receivedthe news from Fr. Edward that everything went on well.Journey was comfortable enough. That’s fine, get well soonFr. Edward. On 24th October Fr. Anthony Andrade cameto Prothrapur to be with Fr. David as Fr. Edward went tomainland for his treatment.

David.

Foreign Mission

GUYANAOctober month was declared as Extraordinary MissionaryMonth, celebrating the feast days of several Missionarysaints. On 1st October, the Catholic Church Kopinang inNorth Pakaraimas celebrated the feast day of St. Thereseof Lisieux as the patron Saint of the Church. Along withthese, Parish Lay Assistants- Br. Sylvester Sebastian, Br.Lawrence Salvador and Br. Terrence Perreira, Fr. EliasSurin, S.J. set out for three weeks missionary journey,

walking in the virgin rain forests to St. Patrick’s CatholicChurch Chenapou and St. Joseph’s Catholic ChurchKarisparu for preaching the Confirmation Retreats to 30young people. The Sacrament of Confirmation was givenon 14th November. The Holy Eucharist, family visits,Rosary prayer and evening prayers were part of our dailymissionary activities.

On 4th October, Fr. Anil Kishore Tirkey,S.J.celebrated his Birthday in Jesuit Residence, Arrupe House,Georgetown. After 12 years of selfless and dedicatedservice rendered to the Guyana Jesuit Region, he isreturning to Ranchi at the end of December.

From 12-20 October, Sr. CrecenciaToppo,OSUand Sr. Sosan Anima Kujur,OSU made their 8 days annualretreat under the able guidance of Abbot JohnPerreira,OSB in Benedictine Monastery in Trinidad andTobago. The World Mission Sunday was celebrated inSt. Joseph’s Catholic Church Kurukabaru on 20th October.On this missionary month Sr. Crecencia, Sr. Sosan, Sr.Nishi Susanna, Sr. Helena and Fr. Elias were blessed withthe extension of their work permit for two years.

After having three weeks of Synod for Amazonia inRome, with profound spiritual experiences, His LordshipBishop Francis Alleyne, OSB, the Bishop of Georgetown,Ms. Leah Casimero and Mr. Silvester Perry, therepresentatives of indigenous people of Guyana safely cameback home on 29th October.

Fr. Anugrah Amar Bage, S.J. is enjoying his homevisit in India. On 8th December, along with Fr. Dilip SanjayEkka, S.J., Fr. Anugrah Amar Bage, S.J. will profess hisfinal vows in Manresa House Ranchi.

- Fr. Elias Surin,SJ

Munich, GermanyWe began the month of October with a three- day socialmedia course. It was arranged for all the Scholastics information and who are doing philosophy in Munich. Welearnt many good tips to be efficient in social media. Wehad lot of time to practice things like writing texts for Radio,presenting ourselves in front of camera and givinginterviews. We are hoping to use those tips for ourministries. We had really a good time.

From 10th to 12th October Sch. Sameer Community(Hurtado) had Community sharing. It was the time to know,how each one is doing and how we could as community



grow together. The Winter semester began on 14th October.In this semester we are learning moral philosophy.

The German Province has Instagram account, whichis called Jesuiten. This initiative is meant to tell people aboutthe Jesuit life. Sch. Paulus took over the Instagram accountfor a month and shared about his daily life with his followersof this Instagram account. This was a very good chancefor him to put into practice, what he learnt in the last social

media course. This opportunity helped him to gain somepractical knowledge about the social media. He learnedthat the social media like Instagram or Facebook couldbe for us Jesuits a good medium to reach out to the youngpeople, because it is at these social platforms, the youngpeople spend most of their time. This was a greatexperience for Sch. Paulus. Well done Paulus!

Schs. Ajay Paulus & Sameer

BIRTHDAYS

Let us pray for the dear departed1. Fr. Noel Francis D’Souza (87/65) passed away today (10.11.2019) morning at 7.40 a.m. at the Paramont

Nursing Home, Calcutta.

2. Fr Romuald D’Souza SJ (93/74) passed away this morning in Porvorim, Goa.

NOVEMBER

05 Kerketta CamilMinj Damian C.

06 Lakra Peter C.09 Kerketta Ranjan M.

Minj Sudhir Kr10 Kujur Augustine

Soreng Ajay R.Toppo AlokLakra Sunil

12 Soreng Vinod S.Tirkey Alexander

13 Bage Roshan14 Soreng Joseph Kennedy15 Kujur Marianus J.

Soreng Fuldeo16 Minj Walter Xavier

Barla Thomas17 Brys Aurel21 Tigga Swarn23 Ekka Clement24 Topno Patras27 Soreng Gabriel28 Kandulna Justin

DECEMBER

01 Surin Elias07 Tirkey Vijay Manohar04 Kujur Ashish

Hemrom Mouris10 Breye Erik11 Kerketta Sanjay12 Dungdung Rohit D17 Baghwar Marius18 Xalxo Ignatius

Bage Kamal ChandraToppo Bruno

19 Bilung Nitin22 Bilung Gilbert

Kullu Ferdinand23 Toppo Christopher24 Lakra Christopher25 Barla Emmanuel

Kujur Ernest26 Beck Milianus29 Dungdung John B.

Basumatary Lazarus30 Dungdung Anand

provincial’s programme november – december 2019

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