By SAR NEWS

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Jun 30: "The sisters of St. Joseph of Lyons have made significant contribution in the uplift of the weaker sections of the society" said Kundrakudi Ponnambalam Adigalar, a Hindu religious leader attached to Kundrakudi Murugan Temple. He was speaking at the function celebrating the centenary year of the presence of the sisters in India, on June 28.

"The sisters are the symbol of sacrifice. They have not deviated from their path of service and have fulfilled their responsibilities to the humanity with all devotion" he added.

The chief guest of the function was Superior General Janet Gagnon and Most Rev.M.Arokiasamy, former archbishop of the Madurai Archdiocese adorned the guest of honour. A book, 'The History of the Communities in India' was released by the Superior General and the first copy was handed over to Sr.Cecile Roux, the First Provincial, Indian Province.

The function was also attended by prominent personalities including religious leaders, educationists and social activists. The congregation that was established in France in 1650 arrived in India and formed their first mission in the form of orphanage and dispensary in the city hundred years ago.