Special Events NEW ‘NYISHI’ PRAYER BOOK RELEASED Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Kattrukudiyil, Bishop of the Diocese of Itanagar, released a new Prayer book in ‘Nyishi’ language entitled “ Ao Geda Yab Lamta” (meaning- Way to Heaven) amidst a large gathering of priests, religious and lay people, on 20 July 2016 at Bishop House Itanagar, capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The new prayer book contains the revised Holy Mass, Prayers for various occasions and over 450 Hymns. The prayer book was prepared by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thuruthiyil SDB, the parish priest of Infant Jesus Church, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh. “JEWEL OF INDIA AWARD” FOR FR. THOMAS Fr. K. A. Thomas, sdb, founder-director of Institution for Culture And Rural Development (I-CARD), Jorhat, was awarded the “Jewel of India Gold Medal Award” and a Certificate of Excellence, by the International Institute of Education and Management (IIEM), New Delhi. The award was presented by Dr. Bhishmanarayan Singh, former Governor of Assam, for his excellent community development services. The award ceremony was held during a seminar on “Education and Socio Economic Development” at the Indian Society of International Law, on 25 July, 2016. On the same occasion, the Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi, presented Fr. Thomas “Vijay Rattan Gold Medal Award” and a Certificate of Excellence for his outstanding achievements. It is to be noted that Fr. K. A. Thomas, sdb,
was given a fellowship by Ashoka Innovators for the Public, a USA based organization. Thus already in 2002, he had become one of the 250 specially selected social entrepreneurs of India for his work with school dropouts. Ashoka thus recognized him as a high caliber entrepreneur by this award into a global Fellowship. DANIEL GANGMEI’S IN HIS EMBRACE Kudos to Br. Jaojian Daniel Gangmei sdb whose musical album In His Embrace was released by Fr. Nestor Guria sdb, Provincial, on 16 July 2016 at DBIDL, Dimapur. The lyrics and melodies of all the 12 songs (My Defender, Precious Love, To See Thee in the Night, We are Here, I Will Rejoice, Roll on Your Smile, Peace, Rock of My Life, You’ve Loved Me & I Sing, I Will Never Let You Down, Such is Your Love, Mother Dear) were composed by Br. Daniel. The accompanying music was rendered by Jongma Ungh of JHC Records, Dimapur. The vocalists include Daul Phom, Jaojian Daniel Gangmei, Jentysangla Changkiri, Nzanbeni Yanthan, Temjennula Longkumer and Wangyat Wangsu. Produced by the Salesian Province of Dimapur, In His Embrace is priced at Rs.100, copies of which are available at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur. NAGALAND ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY The Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on 12 July 2016 passed St. Joseph Catholic University (Nagaland) Bill. The main objective of the University is to provide high quality and industry relevant education in the areas of accounting, financial analysis and management. Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and Tech-
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