A moment of profound grace unfolded at the Emmaus Salesian Novitiate, Sechü-Zubza, on 8th December 2025, as eight novices from our province, along with six from Guwahati Province, were clothed in the religious cassock during a solemn Holy Mass.
Our Vice Provincial, Rev. Fr. Deli Kapani SDB, presided over the liturgy and addressed the young men with a powerful reflection on their new identity. He reminded them that wearing the cassock signifies their belonging to Christ and His Church, but cautioned that the true habit is worn within—embodying “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience” (Col 3:12).
Drawing from Salesian spirituality, Fr. Kapani called the novices to embrace Christ’s poverty and simplicity. He invoked the wisdom of Mamma Margaret, who taught that virtue, not garments, gives honor to one’s vocation. The cassock, he said, will serve as their daily reminder to be bearers of God’s love to the youth.
This milestone marks the beginning of an intensive year of formation for our eight novices, who will now immerse themselves in prayer, Salesian studies, and apostolic work as they journey toward their first profession. We rejoice with them and commend them to your prayers.
