ADIEU MR. SUOSAHIE PHILIP
A tearful farewell was given to Mr. Suosahie Philip Dzüvichü, the first catechist of Christ King Church, Kohima village, nay of whole Nagaland, during the Requiem Mass presided over by Bishop James Thoppil DD of Kohima Diocese and concelebrated by 21 priests in the presence of a large congregation of the faithful at Christ King Church beginning at 3.00 pm on 02 April 2016. Later the mortal remains of Mr. Suosahie were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery below Christ King Hr. Sec. School, Kohima village. Bishop James, in his homily during the Requiem Mass described Mr. Philip as a pillar of the Catholic Church not only in the Christ King Parish but also in the whole Diocese of Kohima. Condolence messages were read out by Mr. Albert Keneingu on behalf of Shri T. R. Zeliang, Chief Minister of Nagaland, and Rt. Rev. Robert Kerketta SDB DD, former bishop of the undivided Dibrugarh Diocese. Fr. T. C. Joseph read out messages sent by Fr. Nestor Guria, Salesian Provincial of Dimapur Province as well as the messages of the former Provincials, Fr. Mathew Pulingathil sdb, Fr. Varghese Palathingal sdb, Fr. Thomas Mulayinkal sdb and Fr. James Poonthuruthil sdb. Fr. Peter Salew sdb (CKC Parish Priest) read a message on behalf of the Catholic community of Christ King Church. Dr. Rudro spoke on behalf of the Salesian Cooperators. Mr. Dominic Yasokie (ACU President) read a message for Angami Catholic Union. Mr. Johnny Rongmei (CAN Gen. Sec.) presented a message from the Catholic Association of Nagaland. Fr. Solomon Vizo
offered condolence message on behalf of the Clergy. Mr. Anthony condoled the family on behalf of the catechists of Christ King Parish. Mr. Ruokuo Paul (CU President) read a message from the Catholic Union of Christ King Parish. Condolence messages were offered from the Angami Catholic Women Association, Northern Angami Catholic Union, St. Peter’s Church (Kohima), Thesophenyu Village (Tsemenyu), St. Luke’s Church (New Secretariat), Catholic Youth Association (Kohima), Catholic Junior Association (Kohima), Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement, etc. Mrs. Alhouü Albina (Mr. Philip’s wife) and Dr. Rose Mary Dzüvichü (Mr. Philip’s daughter) spoke on behalf of the family. Mr. Suosahie Philip Dzüvichü the youngest son of Late Vichalie Dzüvichü was born on 10 March 1932 in Lhisema (L) Khel, Kohima Village. After his studies he entered Government service. He was converted to the Catholic faith and received baptism on 24 December 1954 together with his friends Mr. Kevipralie Paulus, Mr. Neizo Louis, Mr. Sasielie Samuel, Mr. Kezesuohie Sylvester, Mr. Vayolie Valentine, Mr. Miapho Marcus, Mrs. Deinuo Diana and Mrs. Neipieü Naomi, most of whom have gone to their eternal home. They received baptism from Fr. Umberto Marocchino sdb at Naga Hospital, Kohima. Mr. Philip married Alhouü Albina of Kohima village on 24 October 1954. Deeply impressed with the Catholic faith and its practices, he decided to dedicate himself
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