Bongaigaon Diocese Celebrates Mother Teresa's Birth Centenary

BONGAIGAON, Assam, Aug. 29, 2010, 10:55 Hrs (CBCI NEWS):

Along with the rest of the world Bongaigaon diocese celebrated the birth centenary of Mother Teresa on August 26 at Christ Light of the World Cathedral Chapaguri, Bongaigaon. Chairman of the Bongaigaon Municipality Miss Nomita Dey was the chief guest for the occasion.

The celebration began with the solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Bishop Thomas Pulloppillil of Bongaigaon. The congregation mainly consisted of school children from Catholic institutions in and around Bongaigaon including some lay faithful. For many of the students especially from St. Francis School, Chaprakata and Little Flower School, Chapaguri it was their first time experience to attend Holy Eucharistic celebration. During his homily bishop urged the people to imitate the example of Mother Teresa to love the poor.

The Franciscan Brothers candidates (CMFS) enacted a drama depicting some of the instances of Mother Teresa’s life. The celebration ended with a Family meal served by Missionaries of Charity (MC) Bongaigaon to all those who attended the function.