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SHILLONG, Nov 8 – Thousands of Catholic faithfuls from all over the North-east joined the annual Eucharistic procession in the city today amidst joy and religious fervour.
This being the platinum jubilee year of the Shillong Archdiocese, the annual procession assumed added significance.
Besides the Archbishop of Shillong Diocese, Rev Dominic Jala, Rev Fr Pascual Chavez Villanueva, the superior general of the Salesians of Don Bosco and Thomas Menamparampil, president of the NE Bishop’s Council were also present on the occasion.
Attired in their colourful best, people from the rural areas of Meghalaya also took part in the procession. For many of them, this is about the only time in the year when they visit the State capital.
Make-shift food stalls serving ethnic dishes were set up all along the city streets. Vendors selling a variety of wares also made brisk business on the occasion.
The ceremonial procession was taken out from the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians through the main streets of the city, and culminated with the Holy Eucharistic celebration in front of the Calvary.
Governor RS Mooshahary stressed on the need for tolerance among different religions while addressing the ‘Thanksgiving ceremony’ at the Cathedral premises.
“We should learn to respect all religions. To achieve this noble objective, we should develop interest in reading other religious scriptures as they contain all the essential truths that would motivate people for a better life.”
He also lauded the Christian missionaries for their contributions towards the overall growth and development of the society in thispart of the country. “We cannot overlook the fact that the Church continues to be a major non-state institution builder for services,” Mooshahary pointed out.
Chief Minister DD Lapang said that the State Government would continue to work in tandem with the Church.
SHILLONG, Nov 8 – Thousands of Catholic faithfuls from all over the North-east joined the annual Eucharistic procession in the city today amidst joy and religious fervour.
This being the platinum jubilee year of the Shillong Archdiocese, the annual procession assumed added significance.
Besides the Archbishop of Shillong Diocese, Rev Dominic Jala, Rev Fr Pascual Chavez Villanueva, the superior general of the Salesians of Don Bosco and Thomas Menamparampil, president of the NE Bishop’s Council were also present on the occasion.
Attired in their colourful best, people from the rural areas of Meghalaya also took part in the procession. For many of them, this is about the only time in the year when they visit the State capital.
Make-shift food stalls serving ethnic dishes were set up all along the city streets. Vendors selling a variety of wares also made brisk business on the occasion.
The ceremonial procession was taken out from the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians through the main streets of the city, and culminated with the Holy Eucharistic celebration in front of the Calvary.
Governor RS Mooshahary stressed on the need for tolerance among different religions while addressing the ‘Thanksgiving ceremony’ at the Cathedral premises.
“We should learn to respect all religions. To achieve this noble objective, we should develop interest in reading other religious scriptures as they contain all the essential truths that would motivate people for a better life.”
He also lauded the Christian missionaries for their contributions towards the overall growth and development of the society in thispart of the country. “We cannot overlook the fact that the Church continues to be a major non-state institution builder for services,” Mooshahary pointed out.
Chief Minister DD Lapang said that the State Government would continue to work in tandem with the Church.
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