Long awaited Canonical visit of our dear Sr. Lucy Rose commenced at Mazzarello Ranchi on 2^nd April, 2019. The visitation commenced with a pilgrimage to the Minor Basilica of the Mother of God at Raja Ulhatu and on their arrival they were given a traditional welcome. The canonical visitation inaugurated with a meaningful prayer moment.

Though the two days program was very tight, Sr. Lucy Rose made herself available and flexible at all times to meet every sister and all the groups in a very caring and sisterly manner. Each sector greeted Sr. Lucy Rose with creativity. Eight young women of Mazzarello tailoring center were the fortunate to receive certificate and a sewing machine from Sr. Lucy Rose, after the completion of their one year course. She appreciated their efforts and encouraged them to be useful women of tomorrow in their family and society.

Meeting with the past pupils and the youth strengthened the family bond. With grateful hearts and simplicity the supportive staff came forward to greet and to thank Sr. Lucy Rose with  their rhythmic traditional songs and shawl. In turn she appreciated and thanked them for their cooperation and generous service in helping sisters in their mission.

On the second day in the morning scout and guide color party and school band escorted Sr. Lucy Rose and Sr. Veronica to the school assembly ground. The whole atmosphere echoed with voices of children ‘Welcome dear sisters, happy to have you’.  At the very outset floral welcome was given and a few cultural items were staged in her honor. More than hundred students received cent percent attendance Certificate and trophies from her hand. Sr. Lucy Rose was delighted to see the growth of the school in quality and quantity. In her final message to the students, she said, “Be sufficient, Be efficient and Be successful in life by doing your best”.

In the evening a thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was arranged, to express our gratitude to God  and to Sr. Lucy Rose. All the neighboring religious communities were invited for the Mass and the dinner thereafter. Rev. Fr. Hillarius Kullu SDB the rector and parish priest of Hesag was the main celebrant and eight concelebrants were present.

After the festive dinner the community hall was set up for the boarders to greet Sr. Lucy Rose.  They displayed their talents with a short program depicting the scene of the marriage feast of Cana through dance drama. Sr. Lucy Rose in her message told them to make best use of the time and never to postpone their tasks.

Finally, on the 5^th morning, Sr. Lucy Rose had a community moment with sisters. She beautifully animated the scripture passage from 1 King 17:7-16 and gave them concluding message.  Sr. Lucy Rose concluded her visitation by thanking each sister. Sisters also expressed their sincere love and gratitude towards her.

                                                                                                                            Sr. Aruna Kispotta