Kohima, December 27 (MExN): The newly renovated community centre of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Kohima town at Merhülietsa colony (Paramedical), was blessed and inaugurated on December 21 by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, the bishop of Kohima diocese in the presence of large gathering of the parish members.
Rochus Chasie chaired the programme. The opening prayer was said by Philip Kent and the scripture read by Sebastian Humtsoe. Ruokuoheü Roselyn gave s short report of the land and house acquisition which was allotted by the government of Nagaland. Leo was thanked and acknowledged for the negotiated amicable settlement. SFS Kids Choir sang beautifully and gave a spiritual air to the function.
Rev. Fr. Alex Vizo, the Parish Priest, thanked all present and especially the Land search committee and the parish pastoral council members for the great effort and sacrifice they put in for the acquisition and renovation of the building. Rev. Fr. Joseph Kath, the Asst. Parish Priest said the closing prayer, after which snacks were served to all.
This was stated in a press release issued by Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishop Secretary, Kohima.
