St. Joseph Adoration Convent, Jakhama, celebrated the golden jubilee of Sr. Toms Maria’s first profession in the congregation of the sisters of the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on August 18 by Most. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, and was concelebrated by a number of priests.
Sr. Ranit, vice principal of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, welcomed all dignitaries and past students of Sr. Toms Maria to the occasion and gave a short sketch of Sr. Toms Maria’s life.
She stated that Sr. Toms Maria made her first profession on April 20, 1965, and her final profession on May 27, 1969, who offered her life fully in the service of the Lord.
Calling Sr. Toms as “mathematics genius”, she said Sr. Toms taught in many schools especially teaching for 15 years in St. John’s School, Tuensang, from 1971 to 1986. She also served the province in different capacities as headmistress, superior and accountant, informed Sr. Ranit.
Rt. Rev James Thoppil, the Bishop of Kohima, in his homily remarked that Sr. Toms Maria’s “strength is definitely her gentle ways” and that “prayer is her secret to 50 years of religious life and union with the Lord”. He concluded by encouraging all present to “strive to know the depth of God’s love and share it with our people”.
The event was also graced by the superior general of the adoration congregation, Mother Rosekate, general councillor, Sister Lizy and the provincial superior Mother Sibia.
Mother Toms Maria, in the end, thanked all well wishers especially her past students for their presence. The celebration was followed by dinner.
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