Angami Catholic Union (ACU) on Tuesday said it would revive the lost Catholic tradition practiced in earlier times during the silver jubilee celebration at Kohima local ground under the theme “Launch out deeper” (Luke 5:4) from January 18 -20.
Informing this during a press conference, Rocus R. Chasie, adviser ACU said that during the celebration, the 5 regional presidents would light the jubilee lamp from 5 different entrances accompanied by flag bearers and 25 members representing the silver jubilee commemoration would blow the “buffalo horn” followed by traditional blessing and declaring the celebration open by the founders.
He also said the celebration will be marked by special significance such as forgiving the offences, reconciliation and thanksgiving to God besides Eucharistic procession and Rosary.
Rev. Fr. Charles D’ Souza SJ, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil Bishop of Kohima and Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus Vicar general Kohima Diocese will speak on topics like ‘Jubilee and reconciliation, ‘Launch out deeper’ and ‘Being a catholic Christian in the 3rd millennium’ respectively.
It may be mentioned that Er. Marcellinus Molz (SDS) was the first Catholic missionary to visit the Nagas in 1908.
Kevipele was the first person to take baptism among the Angami Catholics on December 14, 1952 at Naga hospital chapel.
At present, there are 7 Angami priests’ and 24 nuns with 11 Parishes (administrative divisions of the diocese).
Christ King Parish Kohima village was the first Parish among the Angami Catholics set up in the year 1965.
The press conference was attended by Dominic, president SACU, Rocus R. Chasie, adviser ACU, Lucas Vikenelhou, convenor local organizing committee and Paul Vizopal, co-convenor organizing committee.