First profession at Bethany Novitiate Barasat, Kolkata

Sr ClareToppo 

16th May 2022 marked the golden day for our fifteen novices who made their first profession at Bethany Novitiate Barasat. They said a daring YES to the Lord and willingly accepted to be the handmaid of the Lord pronouncing their vows in the congregation of the sisters of the Little flower of Bethany. This was a grace filled event witnessed by many sisters and brothers. Rev Fr Dominic Gomes Vicar general of archdiocese of Kolkata along with the four other concelebrants officiated the Holy Eucharist. He appreciated the Novices for their courage to follow the Lord and their generosity to go out to proclaim the Gospel. 

He urged them to be the ambassador of Christ amidst the challenges and rejection from the world. Sr Benedicta Aranha the provincial Superior of Guwahati Province Felicitated the newly professed sisters and assured them that they are never alone on their journey God always walks with us. 

The presence of Sr Erasma the provincial Superior of Northern Province, Sr Lucious the provincial Superior of Silchar Province , Sr Jessy Maria the provincial superior of Eastern Province with their councilors Sr Ruth, Sr Surekha and Sr Helen D'Costa blessed and graced this event. The newly professed Sr Khone and Sr Roselin expressed their gratitude to God, To the Superior General Sr Rose Celine, her councilors, their provincials, Formators Sr Clare, Sr Jhansi, Sr Renita and Sr Jean Marie and to the entire Bethany family. Sr Jhansi the assistant Novice Directress compered the entire programme. Indeed this was a joyful event for the Novitiate community which rejuvenated our spirits and renewed or religious consecration.