Media Release
Mysuru, Sep 23: The sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes of Mysuru province celebrated 175th Foundation Day of their congregation on September 22. Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration was solemnized by K A William, bishop of Mysuru diocese and Fr Thomas Antony Vazhapilly, bishop Emeritus Mysuru, at 11 am in Stuti Ramya, St Joseph’s convent Mysuru.
It was the day for the sisters to thank God for His graciousness over the past 175 years. The meaningful Eucharistic celebration began with a procession, Sisters carrying the flags of 15 courtiers symbolically making their presence in these countries. The rose plants represented that the sisters are happily blooming in God, with God and for God.
After the thanksgiving celebration children dancing to the rhythm of music welcomed the gathering. Sr Lourdu Pauline, the master of the ceremony welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. Sr Juliana D’Souza, the provincial, along with the provincial councilors and other sisters felicitated the dignitaries and well wishers. Sr Assumpta K, the assistant provincial read a brief report about activities of jubilee year.
Sr Jean Furtado, the coordinator of souvenir committee along with Sr Alphonse D’Souza the member of the committee handed over the souvenir to Fr K A William Bishop of Mysuru who released the souvenir. Bishop also congratulated the sisters on their 175th Foundation Day and assured his prayers and support in the journey of their apostolate. He also appreciated the service of the sisters in different dioceses.
The documentary film was released by Fr Thomas Vazhapilly, bishop Emeritus Mysuru. Efforts are made to capture those first few moments when the spirit of God blew over Cantous in France to inspire six foundresses to come together to start the Congregation. The documentary film will breathe new life into the history of the Congregation in a delightful nutshell.
Sr Shobha D’Souza the co-coordinator of the documentary movie committee handed over the DVD of the movie to Bishop Thomas Vazhapilly who released it and handed over a copy to Sr Assumpta K the councilor in charge.
Sneha Nikethan, the home for the senior citizens was the long cherished dream of their province which was realized, as it was blessed by the Bishop William K A at 10:30 am. It was inaugurated by Sr Juliana D’Souza the provincial superior by cutting the ribbon. Sr Anne Pamplany, the administrator of Sneha Nikethan, the home for the senior citizens proposed vote of thanks. The meaningful celebration of the day was concluded with a fellowship meal.