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Guwahati Province Holds Administrators’ Meet on Stewardship and Financial Accountability

21 June 2026

Administration,

News reported by: Mukhim Bivan [ING]

The annual Administrators’ Meeting of the Province of Guwahati, held on June 20, focused on strengthening stewardship and sharpening financial accountability among priests, brothers, and accountants. The day-long event centred around equipping attendees with skills and tools for effective administration and financial management.

Fr Jayaprakash Anthonimuttu SDB, Provincial Economer, opened by stressing that digital financial management is now central to administrative effectiveness. He called on administrators to gain proficiency in ACME and BoscoSoft ERP, emphasising their essential role in ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.

Fr Sebastian Kuricheal SDB, Provincial, reminded participants that responsible stewardship is their main mission. He urged them to manage Congregation resources with integrity and a clear sense of service, stressing that administration is a ministry of stewardship, not just management.

Fr Owen Chourappa SJ’s session highlighted the need for legal compliance and documentation in land management. Pointing to the risks posed by laxity, he urged vigilant record-keeping to safeguard institutional property.

Auditor Mr Saurav Das analysed recurring financial discrepancies and urged participants to prioritise accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance, particularly for FCRA accounts, to reinforce accountability and transparency.

The meeting wrapped up with hands-on training in ACME and BoscoSoft ERP software, which gives participants direct experience with digital financial operations and addresses their practical concerns.