Jalukie, January 5 (MExN): The Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) will organise its 5th Convention from January 9 to 12, at St Xavier Parish, Jalukie under the theme “Pilgrims of Faith, Hope, and Love.”. The convention will be hosted by the Zeliangrong Catholic Association of Nagaland (ZCAN).
The convention will be graced by Most Rev. Eugene Joseph, Bishop of Varanasi and chairman of the Commission for Laity, Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI), and Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, who will preside over key liturgical celebrations.
Clergy, religious and lay delegates from across Nagaland are expected to participate in the convention, which aims to provide a platform for prayer, reflection and fellowship. The programme will include Eucharistic celebrations, thematic sessions, faith-sharing and cultural events.
A special Adoration and Healing Service, animated by the Divine Mercy Retreat Team of the Diocese of Kohima, will also be held to provide space for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
The main speakers at the convention will include Fr Kokto Kurian, Fr Mhabemo Mathew, Sr Margaret Sekhose MSMHC, Dr Johnny Kadunsin Ruangmei and Fr Dr Francis Cheerangal. They will address themes related to Church history, Sacred Scripture, Marian devotion, Catholic social teaching and Christian witness in the context of Nagaland.
The Fifth CAN Convention is expected to mark an important milestone in strengthening unity, deepening faith and renewing commitment to the mission of the Church in Nagaland.
