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Yes to the Lord … ‘to bring Good news to the poor’

May31

RANCHI: On 24 May 2025, the feast of the Mary Help of Christians, the province of Mary Help of Christians, Kolkata, joyfully celebrated the first Religious Profession of two Novices, Sr. Lily Synkli and Sr. Sumira Dundung, at Mazzarello Convent, Ranchi. This momentous event marked a significant milestone for the province and the congregation.

The Holy Mass was celebrated by Most Rev.  Vincent Aind, of the Archdiocese of Ranchi, who delivered a heartfelt homily highlighting the importance of Religious life. He spoke of the Divine calling to serve God, who called us before the foundation of the world, consecrated and set us apart, to proclaim good news to others.  He mostly emphasised Isaiah 61:1‘The Lord God has put his Spirit in me, because the Lord has appointed me to tell the good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts are broken, to tell the captives they are free, and to tell the prisoners they are released.  The Archbishop’s word deeply resonated with the newly professed sisters as they made their first Vows, embracing a life of sacrifice, commitment and devotion. The liturgical celebration was further enhanced by a beautiful choir, led by the past pupils of Mazzarello Convent School, whose hymns of praise filled the air with joy, reflecting the sacredness of this momentous occasion. Following the Mass, the sisters were presented with tokens of love and appreciation. The sisters, Novices, ADMA members and the parents of newly professed Sisters added colour to the celebration by singing festive songs and dances to make it a more memorable event.

Report by Sr. Shanti Lakda

“Here I am Lord, you called me !” First Profession in the Province of FMA Kolkata

May28

As the Institute celebrates the 150th Anniversary of its foundation; the Province of Kolkata rejoices and thanked God for the gift of our six sisters who made their first profession at Mazzarello Convent Ranchi, on 24 May 2022. The FMA India, commemorates, the centenary of the arrival of the first missionaries in India in 2022. In the year 1922, the six missionaries arrived in India, and it is a coincidence that six sisters Sr. Alice Rosline Tirkey, Sr. Elina Minj, Sr. Neha Beck, Sr. Neha Lucy Kujur, Sr. Nayna Agatha Kujur and Sr. Ursula Kujur made their first profession in Mazzarello Convent, Sahera Ranchi with their motto: Chosen to love, serve and generate life. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Most Rev. Felix Toppo, SJ, the Archbishop of Ranchi along with other con-celebrants. During his homily he highlighted Jesus as an obedient Son of the Father who gave himself for the humanity. He offered his body mind and soul to his father to fulfill his Father’s glory. Therefore, our only desire should be to sacrifice to God. He invited the newly professed sisters to be the glory of the Church. The presence of the parents and relatives of the professed sisters, the religious, friends and the past pupils and the class mate of the professed sisters added joy to the celebration. The Eucharistic celebration was followed by felicitation and a fraternal agape.

A glimpse from the courageous ‘yes’ of the young people to the Lord “ Here I am you called me” on 24 May 2021

May26
  • Expression of gratitude to God for the gift of His call ” Come and follow me”
  • Felicitation of the Perpetually Professed
Perpetual Profession of the Salesian Sisters at Auxilium Aspirantate, Barasat
First Profession at Mazzarello Convent, Ranchi
Renewal of THE Religious Profession at Auxilium Convent , New Chumta
  • Renewal of the Religious Profession at Auxilium- Aspirantate, Barasat
Vestition at Auxilium Aspirantate, Barasat
Felicitation of the Novices

‘Here I am you called me’

May31

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24 May 2020 brought a note of joy in the hearts of the sisters of the Sacred Heart Novitiate and the community of Mazzarello Convent, Ranchi. The 2nd year novices Sr. Priyanka Toppo, Sr. Anima Kujur and Sr. Martha Minj answered the call of the Lord, ‘Here I am you called me’.

At 1.00 am the solemn Holy Eucharist began in the Novitiate Chapel, presided over by Rev. Fr. Hilarious Kullu the main celebrant and the rector of the Hatia Don Bosco community along with other priests Fr. Jeffry SSP, Fr. Deepak Toppo SJ and Fr. Ravi Paul Ekka a diocesan priest and the uncle of Sr. Priyanka Toppo.

During the homily the celebrant assured the sisters that they are the chosen ones of God and Precious to Him and asked them to be constantly united with the Lord, to be strengthened in their vocational journey. The vows of the three newly professed sisters were received by Rev. Sr. Lily D’Souza the animator of the Mazzarello community, the delegate of the Superior General.

After the Mass the newly professed sisters were felicitated by both the Communities followed by the fellowship meal. Due to the prevailing epidemic the atmosphere was disheartening but the love of Sr. Priyanka, Sr. Anima and Sr. Martha for the Lord and his people went beyond the present circumstances. Hats off to our three sisters for their courage ‘yes’. We wish them all the best and God’s blessings.

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