Category: Dimapur DBPH

Dimapur Province Young Priests’ Quinquennium Meetings Foster Missionary Spirit and Administrative Skills

Dimapur DBPH, Economer, Province News

Dimapur, 2 September 2023 – The Don Bosco Provincial House in Dimapur, Nagaland, served as the backdrop for a significant gathering of young priests from Dimapur Province on August 31 and September 1, 2023. The two-day quinquennium meetings brought together 21 participants representing various priestly batches, creating a dynamic platform for reflection, growth, and skill development. Day 1: Cultivating a Missionary SpiritThe inaugural day of the event was marked by a spiritually enriching session led by Fr. Paul Panachikal SDB, hailing from Shillong Province. Fr. Panachikal animated the young priests on the vital themes of mission, the call to be

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Selesian Province of Dimapur Extends Warm Welcome to Missionary Fr. Paul Vernal SDB, a Missionary from Africa

Dimapur DBPH, Province News

Dimapur, 10 August 2023 — A momentous occasion unfolded at the Selesian Provincial House in Dimapur as the province joyfully welcomed Fr. Paul Vernal SDB, the first missionary from the Dimapur Province to serve in Africa. Fr. Paul, hailing from Kenya, arrived in Dimapur on 10 August 2023, amidst heartfelt greetings and camaraderie from his Salesian community. Fr. Paul Vernal, a dedicated missionary from the East African Province (AFE), is presently stationed at the Provincial House in Nairobi, where he assumes the role of confessor. His journey as a missionary to Africa began in 1990, when he left the Dimapur

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Missionary Homecoming: Fr. Sony Joseph Pottenplackal SDB Returns to St. Francis De Sales, Dimapur after 5 Years

Dimapur DBPH, Nagaland, Province News

Dimapur 20 July 2023: In a heart-warming homecoming, Fr. Sony Joseph Pottenplackal SDB, a dedicated missionary based in Liberia, returned to his mother province of St. Francis De Sales, Dimapur. His visit, which spans from July 19 to 25, 2023, has been met with immense joy and enthusiasm among his fellow confreres. Fr. Sony’s arrival at the Dimapur airport was marked by a warm reception, with Fr. John Paul Vemo SDB, the secretary of the Province, extending a heartfelt welcome. As part of his visit, Fr. Sony addressed the confreres of Don Bosco Provincial House with a good night talk.

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CRI General Body Meeting: Reflecting on Manipur and Solidarity in Action

CRI, Dimapur DBPH, Nagaland

Dimapur 1 July 2023: The Catholic Religious Conference of India (CRI), its Dimapur Unit held a significant General Body Meeting, bringing together Provincials, Vice Provincials, Provincial representatives, rectors, superiors, and other religious of the region. The meeting provided an opportunity for sharing experiences, discussing plans, and addressing concerns within the religious community over what is happening in Manipour. The meeting began with a prayer led by the CRI President, setting a solemn and reflective tone for the gathering. The President also extended a warm welcome to all attendees, expressing gratitude for their presence and participation. One of the agenda items

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