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Vendrame Centenary Concludes
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Vendrame Centenary Concludes

3 January 2025
News written by: Fr Michael Makri SDB

The year-long celebration of the centenary of Fr. Constantine Vendrame's arrival in Northeast India in 1924 concluded on December 15, 2024, in the Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, in collaboration with the parish of Mawpdang.

The program began with the opening and blessing of the new stage. The chief guest of the day, Father Richard Majaw (the VG of the Archdiocese), blessed the stage. Ten concelebrants and many religious men and women participated in the Mass. The Choral Evangelists enhanced the Eucharistic celebration with their melodious voices.

Father Barnes Mawrie's new book, The Missionary Legacy of Fr. Constantine Vendrame, was released. Father Barnes delivered the introductory address and formally welcomed the chief guest, Shri Ronnie V. Lyngdoh (MLA of Mylliem), along with the other guests of honour, including Father Jeevan Lakra, the Vice Provincial, the Presbyterian Church elder, and Mr. Jonathan Syiem (the local MDC candidate).

The concert Pax in Terra, which aimed to pray for peace in the world, featured musical performances by various groups and institutions, including the Presbyterian youth of Mawpdang. The chief guest and other guests of honour shared messages on peace, and the Presbyterian church elder offered a prayer for peace.

The programme concluded with the Choral Evangelists singing several Christmas carols to wish everyone a joyful holiday season. Father Festus Shadap officially ended the event with a vote of thanks.

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