On 2^nd February 2015 was a memorable day in the annals of St. Anthony’s Convent School Jaigaon with the celebrations of the Day for the Consecrated, bicentennial of the birth of Don Bosco and the blessing of the newly built chapel and the hostel. The animators of the all the communities, the laity, parent of the boarders , friends and benefactors were present to witness this historical event.  The celebration commenced with the blessing of the new chapel and the boarding by the vicar General of the Diocese of Jalpaiguri, Rev. Fr. Thomas Borogaon along with Fr. Rajesh Barla, the parish priest and Fr. Kuriakose Thekkeparambil, while the congregation intoned hymns of blessing.  The celebrant made all conscious of the importance of the day of the consecrated by pinpointing the life of the sisters which is totally dedicated for the mission of the young.  To commemorate this event the sisters entered the chapel with the lighted candle to denote the words of our holy Father Pope Francis ,’the consecrated are called to awaken the world with the prophecy –the joyful witness of  their life. In his homily, the  celebrant Fr. Thomas exhorted all  to live the newness  that  God  enfolds each day  with all its challenges and problems.

The solemn Eucharistic celebration was followed by a cultural programme,  showcased by the young boarders was very entertaining and commemorative with songs, dances and skits drawn from the life of Don Bosco.  The days programme concluded with expressions of thanks for all  the benefactors whose generous donations made the construction possible and others who had contributed as architects, engineers and builders.  The Provincial Sr. Maria Pettayil thanked in a special way all the sisters who toiled to make this dream a reality.  The Festal agape served to one and all enhanced the family spirit that existed within the members of the educating community.

Sr. Stella P. & Sr. Rosalia Tirkey