India District's Silver Anniversary

The first Dehonian missionaries arrived in India on October 6, 1994. For two days, October 5-6, the Indian District celebrated the 25th anniversary of their arrival with prayer, performances, historical presentations and reflective words, and of course, shared meals. Dehonians from around the world, including Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez Cordorniú, superior general, and Fr. Pedro Iglesias Curto, secretary general, were present. Other visitors included Patrick van Ooij, the nephew of one of the founding SCJs of the district, Fr. Martin van Ooij, and many of the SCJs who had served in the district. On Sunday, hundreds took part in the Silver Anniversary Mass; the main celebrant was Bishop Rao Polimera, DD, bishop of Eluru. In this album are photos from a variety of activities Oct. 4-7, including musical rehearsals, set-up, a visit by SCJs to Sacred Heart parish in Vempadu, and – of course - the anniversary Masses on Saturday and Sunday evening at Christu Dehon Nivas in Eluru.
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  • Fr. Thai, Fr. Dang, Fr. Quang and Br. Leonard before Friday morning Eucharist with the community

    Fr. Thai, Fr. Dang, Fr. Quang and Br. Leonard before Friday morning Eucharist with the community

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  • Former general councilor, Fr. Wardjito

    Former general councilor, Fr. Wardjito

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  • The chapel at Christu Dehon Nivas

    The chapel at Christu Dehon Nivas

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  • The choir practices for the upcoming celebrations

    The choir practices for the upcoming celebrations

  • Going over music for the weekend

    Going over music for the weekend

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  • Getting the decorations hung

    Getting the decorations hung

  • Preparing the decorations

    Preparing the decorations

  • Cleaning up the grounds is all a part of the preparation

    Cleaning up the grounds is all a part of the preparation

  • Fr. Kus, one of the pioneers of the Indian District

    Fr. Kus, one of the pioneers of the Indian District

  • Fr. Kus talks about early days in India with Fr. Angel

    Fr. Kus talks about early days in India with Fr. Angel

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  • Fr. Bernard, provincial superior of South Africa

    Fr. Bernard, provincial superior of South Africa

  • Eucharist with the  Christu Dehon Nivas community

    Eucharist with the Christu Dehon Nivas community

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  • Representatives from the Indonesian Province were the main celebrants at Friday evening's Mass at Christu Dehon Nivas. The Indonesian Province was instrumental in the founding years of the Indian District.

    Representatives from the Indonesian Province were the main celebrants at Friday evening's Mass at Christu Dehon Nivas. The Indonesian Province was instrumental in the founding years of the Indian District.

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