A group of priests and Religious from Jharkhand region decided to hold a Convention from October 12 to 15, 2023 in Dumka . 80 priests and religious present for the orientation on Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) July 10 to 12 in Dumka social service center unanimously decided to animate people for the convention. The theme for the convention is “to enlarge the Tent in our neighbourhood for all people”, said Bishop Julius Marandi of Dumka and chairman of Jharkhand BEC Commission.
This is also an occasion to thank God for 150 years of blessings on Jharkhand, said Sr. Christin Joseph, HC from Calcutta. The Gospel message have reached all corners of the state during these years.
Sr. Christin facilitated the sessions on synod, BEC and the role of Priests and religious in the BEC. Fr. I.P. Sarto, Regional Coordinator of BEC in Bengal took a session on Ministries in Basic Ecclesial communities and in the parishes.
The Diocesan Service Team (DST) members of Dumka diocese conducted meaningful Bible veneration everyday. Bishop Julius Marandi of Dumka inaugurated the orientation and encouraged the priests and religious to be prophets in the present world. Fr. Solomon, SJ of Dumka Province spoke to the participants about the need of unity among all people of good will and to work jointly for the welfare of the marginalized tribals in Jharkhand.
The Synod-BEC Convention will gather people form nearly 20 dioceses, said Fr. Sonaton Kisku,Vicar General of Dumka. This convention will empower people to know the constitutional rights of all and to work for the dignity of all without any discrimination, said Sr. Christin, one of the main organisers of the convention.
Representatives of youth, Lay animators, pastoral sisters, priests and bishops will attend the convention. Different committees are formed to plan for the convention. Sharing of faith experience, role of laity, social analysis of the present situation, enlarging our tents for all people of good will to experience the love of Christ, Exposure to villages, Gospel sharing and a mega Bible procession are some of the events planned for the convention. We expect more laity for the convention, said Fr. Louis Maria Joseph, Parish Priest of Maharo in Dumka I have sent personal invitation to all the Bishops of Jharkhand, Bengal and Bihar and hope all would attend this convention, said Bishop Julius Marandi, the host for the convention. We plan to accommodate the participants in the families of our faithful, said Fr. Pius Marandi, Parish Priest of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Dumka.
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