78/7 Ranchi Jesuits, Sadbhavna P.B. - 4, Ranchi - 834 001 ...Banka’s office, Ranchi, came to Jesuit Bhavan to conduct the auditing of the accounts for the financial year 2018 - 2019

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78/7 Ranchi Jesuits, Sadbhavna P.B. - 4, Ranchi - 834 001, Jharkhand JULY 2019

PROVINCIAL’S TOUR PROGRAMMEJuly 2019

July 2nd (4 pm) – 3rd (8 pm) : Visitation Prabhat Tara & SaparomJuly 5 : Off to DelhiJuly 6-7 : POSA Consult. Jorbagh, New DelhiJuly 9-10 : Visitation, Satya Nilayam, ChennaiJuly 11-12 : Visitation, Loyola College, ChennaiJuly 13-15 : Visitation, St. Joseph’s TrichyJuly 17 (9 am) -18 (8 pm) : Visitation XISS Ranchi & GB –XIPT + GB - XISSJuly 20 (4 pm) -21 (12 PM) : Visitation, Catholic Church, PatrachaoliJuly 22 (4 pm) -23 (12 pm) : Visitatioon, Kanke ParishJuly 23 (4 pm) -24 (8 pm) : Visitation, RTC, BoreyaJuly 25-26 : Annual GB Meeting, St. Albert’s CollegeJuly 27 (4-8 pm) : Province Consult

August 2019

Aug. 1st (4 pm) – 2nd (8 pm) : Visitation St Xavier’s DorandaAug. 3rd (4 pm) – 4th (12 pm) : Visitation VijaygiriAug. 4th (4 pm) – 5th (12 pm) : Visitation BingaonAug. 5th (4 pm) – 6th (8 pm) : Visitation BunduAug. 7th (4 pm) – 8th (12 pm) : Visitation DoldaAug 9th (4 pm) – 10th (12 pm) : Visitation SarwadaAug 10th (4 pm) – 11th (12 pm) : Visitation KochangAug 11th (4 pm) – 12th (12 pm) : Visitation RumtukelAug. 12th (4 pm) – 13th (10 am) : Visitation MaranghadaAug. 13th (12 pm) – 14th (12 pm): Visitation DoreaAug. 15th – 16th : Sadbhavana RanchiAug. 17th (12 pm) – 18th (12 pm): Visitation Noadih



Aug 18th (4 pm) – 19th (12 pm) : Visitation Tongo + GB St Paul’s Tongo Residence & schoolAug 19th (4 pm) – 20th (10 am) : Visitation BardihAug 21st – 22nd : Sadbhavana RanchiAug. 24th (4 pm) – 25th (12 pm) : Visitation KeondtanrAug. 25th (4 pm) – 26th (10 am) : Visitation Soso +GB Soso Retreat House & schoolAug. 27 – 28 : Sadbhavana RanchiAug. 29th : Province ConsultAug. 30 – 31 : SXC Ranchi Convocation

September 2019

Sept. 2nd (4 pm 3rd (12 pm) : Visitation SograSept. 5th – 7th : JESA Golden Jubilee Celebrations RanchiSept. 8th (4 pm) – 9th (10 am) : Visitation JharainSept 9th (12 pm) – 10th (12 pm) : Visitation Rengarih +GB Rengarih Residence & schoolSept. 10th (4 pm) – 12th (12 pm) : Visitation St Mary’s Samtoli + GB – St Mary’s H. School SamtoliSept. 15th (4 pm) – 17th (8 pm) : Visitation St Ignatius Gumla + GB St Ignatius H. School GumlaSept. 19th (9 am) – 20th (8 pm) : Visitation St John’s Ranchi + GB – St John’s H. School RanchiSept. 19th – 21st : Visit of Fr Augustine, SJ, from Japanese ProvinceSept 22nd : Visitation St Albert’s College RanchiSept. 23rd : Visitation Loyola Training Centre Ranchi + Gb – Society for cultural and

social Devt.Sept. 24th (9 am) – 25th (10 am) : Visitation Khunti + GB – St Michael’s Khunti Residnece & SchoolSept. 26th (8 am – 8 pm) : Visitation Sadbhavana Jesuit CommunitySept. 27th (5-8 pm) : GB Ranchi Jesuit SocietySept 28th (4-8 pm) : Province Consult

October 2019

Time schedule for Governing Body & General Body Meeting

Date of Meeting Time Registered Societies

Oct 1st (Tuesday) : 9.00-10.30 am Agricultural Training Centre11.00- 12.30 pm Post Graduate Training Centre (Kishor Nagar)4.30 pm – 6.00 pm Catholic Press Ranchi6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Xavier Publication Ranchi

Oct 3rd (Thursday) 9.00 – 10.30 am Satya Bharati Ranchi11.00 – 12.30 pm Manresa House Ranchi06.00 – 07.30 pm St Xavier’s College Ranchi

Oct 5th (4 pm) – 6th (8.00 pm) : Visitation St Stanislaus LohardagaOct 21st -28th : JCSA at Manresa House RanchiOct 28th -29th : POSA Consult at Manresa House Ranchi



Please Note:1. Please maintain the timeline so that the successive meetings are not delayed.2. In case of an unavoidable and unforeseen circumstance, the given time could be rescheduled with a mutual

understanding between the President and the Secretary concerned.3. Each Secretary, kindly take note of the following:

a. Proper invitation Letter to the office –bearers concerned.b. Agenda of the Meetingc. List of Governing Body and General Body Memebersd. Minutes Books (GB + GEN Body records)e. Attendance Register / Sheetf. A/C of previous yearg. Budget for new financial year 2018-2019h. Auditor’s name to be proposed and passedi. Any other relevant matter?

4. Please keep ready the following Documents : (a) Memorandum of Association (Original + Photocopy)(b) Registration Certificate (Original+ Photocopy).

5. This letter is not being served to those who have either convened their GB & GEN B Meetings or are inthe process.

Thank you very much for your co-operation.

Sincerely yours,Fr Joseph Marianus Kujur, SJProvincial Superior.

INFORMATION :

This is to inform that an Annual Retreat for our Pastors has been arranged from Friday 6th evening – Saturday14th morning, in September 2019 at JHARNA SPIRITUALITY CENTRE, NAMKUM. Fr. Medard Xalxo,S.J. will guide the retreat. Besides our Pastors, other Fathers and Brothers who wish to join the group are mostwelcome. Fr. Deepak, Director is kind enough to free the House for our purpose during this time. Kindly bookyour seat as early as possible.Contact numbers : 1. Fr. Elias Kullu, Sj (Coordinator): +916200182260

2. Fr. Raymond Kerketta, Sj (Socius): +917549133149

DIACONATE MINISTRY 2019

1. Dcn Anuj Kumar Minj, SJ - Catholic Church, Sogra2. Dcn David Minj, SJ - Catholic Church, Tongo3. Dcn James Peter Balmuchu - Catholic Church, Balipara4. Dcn Jyoti Paul Baxla, SJ - Catholic Church, Asha Niwas, Keondtanr5. Dcn Rohit Kujur, SJ - Kishor Nagar, diaconate ministry in Cath. Church Patrachauli

LEFT THE SOCIETY3. S Sujit Toppo - 11/05/20194. S Ajay Roshan Barla - 14/05/2019



St Mary’s Samtoli

Scholastics : Five Scholastics from Manresa House cameto St. Mary’s for 15 days to teach English to the apostolicboys. They kept them busy the whole day in teachingEnglish and Maths. When the school re-opened, thescholastics had to engage themselves in the school becauseof the shortage of teachers. Some teachers of our InterCollege were appointed by the government and hence theyleft our institute and joined other schools. The scholasticswent back to Ranchi on June 19 for their annual retreat.

Scholastic Anil Kullu finished his regency as anassistant director of the Apostolic School as well as anassistant teacher of St Mary’s. He left for RTC Boreya onJune 15 for his theological studies. The new Regent, Sch.Pradeep Bara, replaced Anil Kullu and joined thecommunity.

Silver Jubilee : The silver Jubilee of Fr Philemon Ekkaand Fr Augustine Kujur gave us the occasion to participatein their joyful celebrations. The community members wentin two different groups to two different destinations. Fr.Ajit, Fr. Damian and Fr. Sikander left for Katkahi onJune 03 for the jubilee of Fr. Philemon, while Fr. Brunoand Sch. Samir Bhawnra went to Kurdeg on June 05 toparticipate in the jubilee of Fr. Augustine Kujur. Fr.Provincial, on his way back from Kurdeg to Ranchidropped in St. Mary’s.

On June 05 Fr. Sikander and Rector went toRamjadi to see the clerk of our school as he did not turnup to the office since the time of the election duty. FrSikander, the Principal told him about the difficulties andinconveniences arising due to his absence and urged himto join the office as early as possible. He expressed hisdifficulty for not coming but he assured that he would jointhe office after two days.

SXC, Simdega : College has scored a very good results.97% students have passed in the Part III exams. PoliticalScience and History Dept have 100% results. Congratsto the staff for their hard work. Hope in coming years theresult will be 100%.

Fr. Ephrem, the Principal of the College is runningup and down to the secretariat for the affiliation of thecollege. Secretariat is demanding 5 acres of land even forthe temporary site. Amin was called and measured theland of the present site and some portion of the land of St.

Mary’s, made an agreement paper and submitted it in theoffice.

Frs Rector, Ephrem and Bruno went to Ranchi forthe meeting of Building Commission to discuss about newmap of the college. New architect Mr Mayur too was calledto explain the map. He was told to modify it. He was invitedto come and see the site. On June 22 the members of theBuilding Commission, Fr. Provincial, Frs from SXC Ranchiand Mr Mayur, the architect visited Konmenjara.

Seminar : Fr. Ireneus To:ppo went to SXS Doranda togive seminar to the teachers of Prabhat Tara school. BothEnglish and Hindi Medium School teachers were present.Fr. Ajit Saras went to give orientation to the students of St.Anne’s High School, Torpa.

Br. Basil is busy in the garden. He has already put apaddy seedling besides sowing the seeds in some of thefields.

We had invited Mr. Viksal Kongari, MLA fromKolebira for the combined meeting of St. Mary’s andUrsuline. The meeting was held in the Ursuline since boththe schools have the similar problem with regard to InterCollege. Viksal assured us to help us by raising this issue inthe Vidhan Sabha meeting because it is the question ofchanging the rules which have created this problem. Fr.Rector also told him about the land problems which heassured to tackle it.

Linus

SSC, Sitagarha

All of us seven companions landed in SSC, Sitagarha safeand sound. We were curious and also slightly nervous. Wehad an inaugural community Mass presided over by Fr.Rector, Fr. Patras Tirkey S.J., reflections during the Masswas delivered by Fr. Ignatius Tete S.J., the TertianInstructor. We are 99 in the community. Fr. Santosh Minj,the Provincial of Hazaribag was with us for the inauguralmass of the Juniorate sessions. Fr. Provincial delivered thekeynote address where he emphasized the need of growingin the feeling of universality, interculturality and awarenessin caring for our common home. Fr. PCF of Hazaribaggave us the orientation where he highlighted the expectationsof the Society from this stage of formation and thedisposition that all of us need. We were reminded of ourway of proceeding. Before we kick start our classes wehad a campus tour and Hazaribag darshan. We are 29



Juniors, Fr. Shyamkishor Tudu S.J is our Dean, Fr. GeoffMeagher S.J. is Asst. Dean and Fr. Philemon Tirkey S.J.is one of the staffs for the Juniorate. Fr. Novice Master,Anil Aind, Fr. Socius, Fr. Prabodh Barwa and Fr. IgnatiusTete S.J. also take our classes. We feel at home here andand having a pleasant time here.

- Wilson Soreng S.J.

Assam and Andamans MissionJESUIT BHAVAN AND GANA CHETNA SAMAJ,

TEZPUR

Visitors: Mr. Sunil and Mr. Vikram, the auditors fromBanka’s office, Ranchi, came to Jesuit Bhavan to conductthe auditing of the accounts for the financial year 2018 -2019 of Assam Mission. Jesuits from different communitiescame to Jesuit Bhavan turn by turn for the auditing. Fr.Mukti Prakash S.J. and Fr. Praveen S.J. working inArunachal came to Jesuit Bhavan on June 5, 2019 andstayed overnight. On June 17, 2019, Mr. Raphael Pradhancame from PDD office, Ranchi, to help Fr. Thomas Barlaand his staff in writing project proposal for Assam Mission.

Auditing: For the financial year 2018 – 2019, the auditingof the accounts of various centres of Assam Mission, wassuccessfully conducted and came to completion on June8, 2019. We are very thankful to Mr. Sunil and Vikramwho completed the work of auditing relentlessly.

Monthly Recollection: Monthly recollection of TezpurDiocese was held on June 4, 2019 at Bishop’s House.Resource person for recollection was no other than belovedBishop Michael Akasius Toppo, the Bishop of TezpurDiocese. He stressed on the importance of union of mindand hearts among the community members. He invited usto remain united as Father and Son are one. Talk wasfollowed by confession and adoration of the EucharisticLord. All the participants were served supper at the BishopsHouse.

Meeting: Fr. Thomas left for Jalpaiguri on June 5, 2019to attend a meeting on project proposal writing. He cameback on June 7, 2019 and after lunch he left for Mangaldaito attend a meeting of Adivasi intellectuals who discussedabout the tribal issues. They suggested that survey shouldbe conducted for data collection which will be quite helpfulfor analysis and action plan.

Orientation course: Fr. Thomas Barla was invited bythe Principal of the Junior section of St. Xavier’s College,

Sonabheel to give orientation to the first year students onthe occasion of the inauguration of the new academic year.He spoke about the Jesuit Education and invited them tohave all round development.

Accommodation: GCS accommodated 35 participantsof women wing which started from June 4, 2019 and gotconcluded on June 14, 2019. The topic of the seminarwas pertaining to the women welfare and development.

Computer class: GCS is conducting computer class onregular basis for different batches. It is a residentialprogramme which offers ample time and opportunity tolearn it efficiently.

Handing over: On June 17, 2019, Fr. Pius and Fr. Cyrilwent to Balipara, to witness the handing over session. Ittook place between two Lakras: Fr. Benjamin Lakra andFr Benedict Lakra. The former is the outgoing PP ofBalipara and Headmaster of Nirmala School, Baithabhangawhile the latter is the successor. Since it took much timefor Fr. Benjamin Lakra to arrange the things for handingover, we had to wait till late evening to get it accomplished.Congratulations to Fr. Benjamin Lakra for taking care ofthe souls of the Parishioners and the intellectual growth ofthe students of Nirmala School, Baithabhanga. Our bestwishes and prayers for Fr. Benedict Lakra, the successor.On June 25, 2019, there was a handing over sessionbetween Fr. Florence Purty, the former Principal of St.Xavier’s Degree College, Sonabheel and Fr. RobertPradeep Kujur, the incoming Principal of the College.Thanks to Fr. Florence who single handedly managed torun the college with selfless services and brought it to thislevel of development. Best of luck to Fr. Robert Pradeepwho shoulders the new responsibilities as the Principal ofthe College. Fr. Pius, Fr. Cyril and Fr. Theodore were thewitnesses to the handing over session.

Land registration: A disputed plot of land of St. John’sSchool, Balipara was registered on June 17, 2019 inTezpur. Registered land paper was handed over by theowner of the land to Fr. Benedict Lakra on June 18, 2019.Fr. Pius and Fr. Cyril were present at the time of handingover of the registered land paper and the full payment tothe land owner. Hope this will help our Jesuit friends toenjoy the peace of mind and concentrate their minds in theschool activities and programmes.

Inauguration: On June 19, 2019, newly constructed“Xavier’s Café” at St. Xavier’s College, Sonabheel was



blessed and inaugurated by Fr. Pius in the presence of theJesuits of the college community, Collaborator Sisters, Staffmembers and Students of Junior and Degree sections ofSt. Xavier’s college, Sonabheel. Mr. Prasoon Banerjee,the contractor and his team was congratulated and thankedfor putting up the structure and for their promise of renderingservices to the college. It was followed by the distributionof the sweet packets to all the participants. Congratulationsto the Jesuits of the College community who were the brainbehind this “ Xavier’s Café”.

Welcome dinner: On June 21, 2019, Jesuit Bhavan,Tezpur hosted a welcome dinner in the evening in honourof Fr. Robert Pradeep Kujur SJ and two Professors whoaccompanied him to St. Xavier’s College, Sonabheel,Assam. To this dinner, community members of St. Xavier’sCollege, Sonabheel and Xavier Sadan, Balipara were alsoinvited. Fr. Pius formally welcomed them with Assamesegamosa followed by dinner.

Purchase of Printer and UPS: A long felt need of havinga printer for the office of Delegate and a UPS for theTreasurer’s office was realized with the purchase andinstalling of them on June 24, 2019. Hope they will give agood service and take away the worries of the officebearers.

Pius Xalxo

Ramanagar (Andamans)

The month of May began with the celebration of the feastof St. Joseph, the worker, the patron of Kalighat Churchwhich is the sub-station of Ramanagar parish. Fr. JamesPascal Tete, the assistant parish priest went for the same.Liturgy was well prepared and all prayed devotionally.

On 4th May Novena to our Lady of Fatima startedin the parish. Keeping in mind the smooth running ofNovena, responsibilities were shared by various units.Pastoral sisters of the parish left for Port Blair for theirAnnual retreat on 6th May. The Daughters of St. Anne ofRanchi have their retreat separately as they have 7communities in Port Blair diocese. It is the biggest numberof any religious group of sisters. They are expected to beback on 16th May.

The preparation for the First Holy Communionstarted on 9th May. Fr. Benedict took classes in the absenceof sisters. When sisters were back from Port Blair theyhelped Fr. Bene to prepare the children thoroughly and 6children received the First Holy Communion on 26th May.

A good number of people witnessed the event and justafter Holy Mass these children were felicitated.

SCC (Small Christian Community) is given top mostpriority thinking that this will be the mile stone for the changeof the faithful. Consequently, the sisters of St. Joseph ofApparition are given responsibility to take care and guidethe people. In this process they arrived at Ramnagar on10th May. Their programme consisted of house visit,meeting with the people and finally celebration of the HolyMass which is the summit and the centre of our lives. Fr.James accompanied and guided them for the smoothrunning of the programme. They conducted input sessionfor the animators and ultimately they set out on 18th Mayfor the neighbouring parish Kalapahar which is situated onthe road side yet considered to be the most remote area.People just eagerly wait to see sisters.

There was only one Eucharistic celebration in thecentre on 19th May for both Ramnagar and Kalighat, asthe feast of our Lady of Fatima and Abba Diwas wascombined. Liturgy was prepared well and the parish choirplayed a vital role to create the suitable atmosphere forthe faithful to pray well. The parishioners had arranged formeal for all. Therefore there was cultural programme bythe children to express their love for abbas soon after HolyMass. The tasty meal followed thereafter.

This month was concluded with Marian processionin Ramangar but due to heavy rainfalls less number ofpeople arrived and programme got started late. Since itwas raining the Rosary was recited in the Church and itfollowed by the Holy Mass. Fr. Gabriel Toppo, thediocesan priest of Port Blair diocese and the son of thesoil was the main celebrant on the occasion.

Fr. Benedict found himself quite busy with thepreparation of accounts, arranging the office registers,record books and farewell party either for lunch or dinnerduring the month of June. He was given farewell by theparishioners on 10th June after the Holy Mass. Peopleexpressed their gratitude as he served this parish for along period of time.

At the afternoon on 26th June all the fathers andsisters were busy in marriage party, suddenly there wasthe information of arrival of new parish priest Fr. Lalit JohnTigga at 2.00 P.M. This information made them to rushback to the Church gate to receive Fr. Lalit. Some ladiesand one gent Mr.Remis Lakra, the president of the CentreCatholic Sabha were present there to welcome the NewP.P. Hearty welcome Fr. Lalit and all the best wishes foryour future ministry in Andaman Mission.



Fr. David Bara left early morning on 29th June forRamnagar from Prothrapur but due to difficult sea journeyby ferry boat and bad shape of ATR (Andaman TrunkRoad), he was late for six hours and finally landed atDiglipur at 9.45 P.M. Very next day Fr. David went toRamnagar by motor cycle for the installation of the newParish priest Fr. Lalit John Tigga. Later, soon after theMass a short welcome programme was held for a newparish priest and second the final farewell for Fr. Benedict.Best wishes Fr. Lalit and thanks dear Fr. Bene.

Fr. James Pascal Tete.ProthrapurSoon after their arrival at Port Blair, Fr. George Kerkettaand Fr. Florence kujur left for Diglipur on 1st June 2019.The purpose of coming to Andamans was to see thepossibilities and develop a future plan of the province. Frs.Stephan Xaxa and Shanti Prakash Tirkey from MadhyaPradesh Province and some other guests landed at PortBlair Airport on 3rd June. Fr. David was there to welcomethem specially to receive these two Ranchi Jesuits. Fr.David helped them for visiting various places of interestsin the Islands, like Anthropological Museum, Samudrika,Chidiyatapu, Cellular jail and light and sound program inthe evening. He also made the arrangements for theiraccommodation in the house of Mr. C.J, Joseph inBathubasti as it was very difficult to accommodate themall in one place.

On 4th June Frs. George and Florence came backto Prothrapur after their visit to Diglipur and Ramangar.All the guests left for Havelock where there is a lovely searesort called Radhanagar Beach. It is famous for three S(Sun, Sea and Sand) and the ecenery is really captivating.No visitors would like to miss this beautiful view. Frs.George, Florence and David availed themselves to seethe site proposed for building and had some idea how togo about it. After the successful completion of their worksand trips, all the guests returned to the mainland happilyon 8th June, carrying with them the unforgettable memoriesof the Andamans.

Around 12.00 O’clock on 11th June Fr. Davidreached Hemant Soreng, Santosh Kujur and Akash Xaxato the airport at Port Blair for Ranchi. Some familymembers also went there to see them off. Hemant will bejoining the Novitiate at Namkum whereas the other two,for the Pre-Novitiate. Prayerful wishes to all of them.

16th June was the feast day of the Holy Trinity. Thismorning the praying started with Holy Rosary and thenthe celebration of Eucharist followed. Later Fr. David

went to Chidiyatapu with pastoral sisters for thecelebration of the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, the patronSt. of Chidiyatapu village chapel. The faithful preparedthemselves spiritually with Novena prayer and on the feastday proper, the faithful from Chidiyatapu, Kodiyaghat andBurmanala came together to celebrate the feast moresolemnly. Main celebrant Fr. David explained the exemplarylife of St. Anthony and also the love for Scripture. Justafter the Holy Mass, a colourful cultural programme wasput and then followed agape meal for all. Everything wenton well. Thanks to the catechist and his team for theirtireless hard work.

Frs. Alexius Dungdung, S.J. and Lalit John Tigga,S.j landed at 7.30 A.M. at Port Blair Airport by Air IndiaFlight. Fr. David was there to receive them and for a fewdays they stayed in Prothrapur parish. There was also timefor sight- seeing. They visited cellular jail, Havelock andalso come to know about history through light and sound.They had very tough journey due of heavy down- pourand rolling waves. Fr. Alex was very happy and fortunateto meet many of his relatives and friends including some ofhis childhood friends. All were filled with joy and with greatlove they invited us for meals, time to time. Finally on22nd June 2019 they left for their destination, Alex toDiglipur and Lalit to Ramnagar.

Sacrament of Confirmation classes started on 7th

June and the pastoral sisters were fully involved preparingthe children. On the occasion of the feast of CORPUSCHRITI 48 children received the Sacrament ofConfirmation administered by Rev. Father V. Selvaraj, theDiocesan Administrator of Port Blair Diocese. Prior tocelebration of Eucharist one hour of instruction both forparents and children took place. Liturgy was wellprepared. Parish choir played a vital role to create anatmosphere to pray devotionally. Group photography washeld just after the Holy Mass and Fr. Selvaraj went backto Pastoral centre soon after the refreshment.

28th June was the first day of Christian Life Seminar(CLS) to which only few people responded. Numberwas rather poor. The resource persons Mr. Tony fromPort Blair, El Mark, Benedict and Cyril all three from Ranchishared their experiences and ideas. We extend our sincerethanks to all the resource persons who conducted theseminar with enthusiasm, zeal and vigour. Fr. David leftfor Dglipur early morning on 29th June while Fr. Edwardwas back to Prothrapur refreshed after two months ofholidays in the Mainland.

David.



Foreign MissionGUYANA

This month was dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus aswell as to the fathers of the families (abba month). Thoughthe fathers’ day was actually celebrated on 16 June butthe prayers were continued for them throughout the month.It was very encouraging to see the good number of thefaithful participating in the Benediction prayer and theadoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the evening hoursof every Friday and Sunday. On 23, the Corpus ChristiSunday, 30 Children received the First Holy Communionby Fr. Elias Surin, S.J. in St. Joseph’s Church Kurukabaruin North Pakaraimas. The confirmation candidates weregoing along with the Parish Lay Assistants to visit sick andold regularly.

In South Pakaraimas, Sr. Helena Soreng, OSUSr. Sosan Anima Kujur, OSU Sr. Nishi Susanna Kujur,OSU and Sr. Crecencia Toppo, OSU arranged musicseminar for the youth where 60 of them activelyparticipated in it. Fr. Edwin Anthony, S.J. and Sch. JoelThompson, S.J. were the resource persons fromSt. Ignatius Lethem in central Rupununi. On 22 June,Sr. Crecencia, Sr. Sosan and Sr. Helena went to

Georgetown for the extension of their work permit.Thanks to Ursuline Sisters Roman Union in St. Joseph’sConvent Camp Street Georgetown for your love andhospitality.

In North –West, Our Lady of Lourdes ParishHosororo, the Seminar was organized by young apostlesyouth group on the theme “The Holy Spirit the Paraclete”.The youth from ten different communities participated init. They spent their time in praise and worship. 77 youngpeople were conferred the Sacrament of the Confirmationby His Lordship Bishop Francis Alleyne, OSB in eightcommunities. Br. Joseph a seminarian for the Diocese ofGeorgetown from Nigeria was with Fr. Anugrah AmarBage for a month to help him out in his pastoral ministry.He was pursuing his theological studies. In Georgetown,Fr. Anil Kishore Tirkey, based on Arrupe HouseQueenstown, was looking after the seven Churchcommunities in the East Bank of Demerara. On 25 July,he is going to Jamaica for his 8 days annual retreat.

- Fr. Elias Surin,SJ

Munich, Germany.

We had regular classes in the month of May. There werefew community activities like Community

Holidays and Community -Sharing. From 30th Mayto 2nd June, Sch. Paulus had a community holidays inSalzburg in Austria, a city of Mozart, the great Composer.They had really a good time together. It was a time torelax and to enjoy the companionship. They went for Walkand for Hiking. And sch. Sameer’s Community hadcommunity sharing from 31st May to 2 June in Würzburgone of cities in Bavaria Region. Twice in a semester theyhave community sharing just to know how one is doing.We were also glad to have Fr. Xavier Lakra SJ fromAssam amongst us from 2nd of June to 6th of June. Hewas busy with his project work. We could not give himmuch time due to our classes. Summer brings lot of Grillparties in Munich. It begins usually with Feast of Gonzagaon 21st June, the day when the novices in our Provincetake vows. Due to classes we celebrate it on one of thenearing weekends. This year we celebrated on 28th ofJune. Paulus was one the assistants for Grill-Department.He did his job very well. The guests were well served withvarieties of dishes and drinks and of course beer! At presentwe are preparing ourselves for our semester exams.

Schs. Ajay Paulus and Sameer

TANZANIA, AFRICABr. Vincent Soreng, SJ

Br. Vincent Soreng, S.J., was born on 26 May 1936,joined the Society of Jesus on15 July 1955 and took hislast vows on 15 August 1967.

In 1970s Jesuits were required to work in Africa asmissionaries. From various countries, Jesuits were sent toAfrica at different times to Sudan, Kenya, Zambia andother African countries. In that same call Ranchi Provincewas also given a chance. Initially, 5 Jesuits were sent toSudan in January 1971, namely: 1) Fr. Policarp Toppo,



S.J., 2) Fr. John Guria, S.J., 3) Fr. Mathias Toppo, S.J.,4) Br. Tarcitius Toppo, S.J. and 5) Br. Vincent Soreng,S.J.. Of these 5, four of them have gone to the Lord: 1)Fr. Policarp Toppo, and 2) Br. Tarcitius Toppo, died inAfrica itself, and 3) Fr. John Guria and 4) Fr. MathiasToppo died in Ranchi Province, India. 5) Br. VincentSoreng is still going strong, and very much hale and heartyin his mission work in Tanzania. Last year he came to theProvince and visited his people in connection with themarriage of his nephew at Dibadih village, Doranda,Ranchi.

Br. Vincent Soreng was trained as a male nurse witha view to serve the sick and ailing Jesuits in the Provinceand so his life has been centred round the infirmaries. Thismission of serving the sick Br Vincent has been doing allthese years with full dedication and commitment, withoutmaking much fanfare about it, that no other world existedfor him to waste time on. His brisk walks on the corridorsof Manresa House, his focused attention to the work athand, with a cheerful and dedicated bearing, ever open tohelp out anyone who would be coming across in thecorridor, and of course, never judgmental on things orpersons.

The kind hearted Brother, simple and dedicated, thequalities that speak volumes about him. When it came toopt for Africa Mission, there was no hurdle but to embraceit wholeheartedly and then Br. Vincent was off to a distantcountry with a distant vision, and in the course of time, tocap it all with voluminous 49 years in all over there in AfricaMission. Ranchi’s loss was a Tanzania’s gain. All theselong years the brother has created a history through hisdevoted and dedicated works. His works caught the sightof the Society of Jesus and on 3 April 2019, at 9.24 A.M.,

Wednesday, the Society acknowledged his contributionto environmental conservation in this vein from the EasternAfrica Province (AOR) as they eulogized: “Jesuit Br.Vincent Soreng honored by Pope Francis for hiscontribution to the Care for Our Common Home. Mzee(Vincent’s pet name in Tanzania), Br. Vincent Soreng, S.J.,recently received a papal accolade for his care for ourcommon home. The Eastern Africa Province (AOR) Curiaorganized a small gathering to celebrate Br. Vincent, S.J.,as he marked his immense contribution to the realizationof the just promulgated Universal Apostolic Preferencesby the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr. ArturoSosa, S.J., and as confirmed by Pope Francis. The Poperecognized Br. Vincent’s contribution to environmentalconservation through the promotion of horticulture andforestry with his unique style of carrying out the tasks quietlywith great dedication, consistancy, commitment, andamazing diligence. In gratitude for this recognition, thefellow Jesuits and Collaborators joined Br. Vincent for anoutdoor dinner. Br. Vincent graced the celebration in hisRoman Collar (a surprise to many, since that’s not his style)Mzee was honoured with toast from his good friend, Fr.James Ayaga, S.Jj, who said that Mzee Soreng envisionedand implemented LAUDATO Si long before his age matePope Francis promulgated it.

Congratulations Mzee on this milestone, we rejoicetogether and celebrate your contribution to a greenerworld!”

Br. Vincent is coming to Ranchi for a home visit on11 November 2019. Welcome Br. Vincent!

Ranchi Province wishes him many more years offruitful energy, vitality and promise!

Fr. Ajay Soreng, SJ

Remember those who have gone before us

1. FR. AMALAN THAINASE SJ (GUJARAT), 35 years old / 12 years in the Society of Jesus, passed awayon 27 June, 2019 at 03.20 AM in Our Lady of Pilar Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat – I N D I A.

2. FR. PARIZA JOSE MARIA DE LOPEZ SJ (GUJARAT) 102 years old / 85 years in the Society ofJesus, passed away on 20 June, 2019 at 09.30 PM in Our Lady of Pilar Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat – INDIA.

3. Fr. Louis Xavier, S.J., (MDU 87/69) passed away at 06.45 hrs today (Saturday, June 15, 2019) at St. JosephHospital, Dindigul.

4. Fr. I. Savarimuthu S.J., (HAZ), India, passed away this morning on 8th July, at 08.45 AM, at Kulithalai, Trichy,Tamilnadu, India. (76/56). More information is in the attachment.

5. Fr. Aloysius Murzello, S.J. (77/57) died of a heart attack this morning at Mumbai. 6. Fr. Augustine Silveira, S.J. (82/59) passed away this morning at the Infirmary in Mumbai. He was 82 years of

age and had been a Jesuit for 59 years. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday, 12th July at 4:30 pm at HolyFamily Church, Andheri.



Pre-Novices, Namkum and DaltanganjNAME LIST OF PRE-NOVICES –2019 – 20Jeevan Deep (Pre – Novitiate, Namkum)

SN Name Parish Apostolic School/ Subject B. B’Day C. B’DayNon Apostolic

1 Aakash Xaxa Prathrapur Non Apostolic Arts 21/12/2000 21/12/20002 Abhay Samad Gangutoli Non Apostolic Arts 08/01/2001 19/01/20013 Ajay Ekka Khanjaloya Apostolic Samtoli Atrs 09/04/2001 09/04/20014 Ajay Ekka Behrinbasa Apostolic Samtoli Arts 11/09/2000 10/02/20035 Ambros Toppo Jarmana Apostolic Gumla Science 02/04/1998 19/08/20026 Anmol Guria Gangutoli Non Apostolic Arts 21/10/2002 21/10/20027 Ankit Kujurh Noadih Apostolic Gumla Com 28/02/1998 11/08/20018 Ankit Kujur Mandar Apostolic Arts 15/02/2001 15/02/20199 Anuj Beck Tongo Apostolic Gumla Com. 30/09/2000 04/01/200210 Ashish Kujur Rengarih Apostolic Samtoli Com. 09/09/2000 19/01/200111 Avinash Ekka Rajawal Apostolic Gumla Science 03/11/1997 03/11/199912 Bimal Baa Majhatoli Apostolic Gumla Arts 15/11/1998 15/11/200213 Bhushan kandulna Kutungia Non Apostolic Arts 07/08/2000 07/08/200014 Bimal Tete Rengarih Non Apostolic Arts 05/02/1994 05/02/199415 Constant Ekka Tunj Toli Apostolic Gumla Arts 14/12/1998 14/12/200116 Deepak Kerketta Jarmana Non Apostolic Arts 08/08/1999 20/08/200117 Eric Godsan Barla Mahugaon Apostolic Gumla Arts 23/02/1998 23/02/200218 Erik Kerketta Konbir Noatoli Apostolic Samtoli Arts 04/03/1998 25/06/199919 Manoj Tirkey Raja Ulhatu Apostolic Samtoli Arts 26/02/1995 02/03/200020 Michael Toppo Bardih Non Apostolic Arts 29/11/1998 22/02/200221 Naveen Barla Kemtatoli Non Apostolic Arts 28/10/1998 28/10/199922 Rohit Paul Kerketta Tumdegi Apostolic Samtoli Science 10/03/1999 02/03/200123 Sakit Kujur Rengarih Non Apostolic Science 10/12/1994 14/12/199424 Sameer Toppo Bardih Non Apostolic Arts 05/03/1998 04/03/200225 Santosh Kujur Prathrapur Non Apostolic Arts 09/11/1999 09/11/199926 Saphin Nawal Ekka Jharain Apostolic Samtoli Com. 05/01/2000 05/01/199927 Subir Kullu Samsera Apostolic Gumla Science 29/05/1999 03/04/200228 Telesphore Tirkey Patrachauli Apostolic Gumla Arts 30/06/2000 30/06/200229 Ujuwal Kerketta Dumberpath Apostolic Gumla Arts 10/05/2000 05/01/200130 Wilson Minj Noadih Apostolic Samtoli Arts 05/11/2000 24/11/2001

Pre-Novices, for Ranchi Province in Doltanganj (Shahpur)

SN Name Parish Apostolic School/ Subject B.B’Day C. B’DayNon Apostolic

31 Anthres Tuti Maranghada Apostolic Gumla Arts X X32 Anuj Baa Samtoli Apostolic Gumla Science X X33 Manish Dungdung Jampani Non Apostolic Arts X X34 Pradeep Bara Tongo Non Apostolic Arts X X35 Vickey Kujur Katkahi Apostolic Gumla Arts X X



Fr. Elias Bimal Lakra, S.J., expired at 11.00 P.M.,on Friday, at Seva Nilaya Health Centre, Ara Gate, on17 May 2019. He was 69 years of age, 51 years a Jesuitand 38 years a Priest. On Friday evening, 17 May 2019,Fr. Bimal had his meal as usual and for a while had arecreation with Fr. Francis David Kullu, S.J., also admittedthere, in the verandah of their rooms. They retired totheir rooms. The attending nurse went to Fr. Bimal’s roomto give him medicines, but not finding him in the room,waited for some time. When she went for the second timeto inquire and finding him absent, she got worried andcalled Fr. David to check into the wash room. On openingthe door Fr. Bimal was found motionless, head and bodybent to his left supported by the wall. The Sisters and thenurse tried their best with all the equipments available torevive him, but of no avail. He was gone. The Sistersinformed Fr. Socius at Sadbhavna and in the night itself hisbody was brought to Manresa House and was kept in themortuary for his last respect.

He was to be buried only on 20 May 2019 as theGolden Jubilee of Rengarih Church for 19th May was fixedbeforehand and the journey had to be made on 18 Mayitself. He was mournfully buried at Tumtum KantatoliCemetery on 20 May after a Holy Eucharist at 10.00 A.M.at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ranchi, in the presence of hisfather Abraham Lakra, family members, relatives and agood number of Jesuit conferrers.

Fr. Elias Bimal Lakra was born on 27 January 1950in Roshanpur Parish near Sisai on the way to GumlaDistrict, Jharkhand. His parents moved to HulhunduParish, a suburb of Ranchi some time later and settleddown there from where Fr. Bimal had his Primary andMiddle School studies. After which, he joined theApostolic School, Ranchi, and did his High Schoolstudies passing in the first division in the Matricexaminations. In those days matric included class 11. After the Pre-University study of one year he joined theNovitiate at St Stanislaus’ College, Sitagarha, Hazaribagon 30 June 1968. The two years of Novitiate gotcompleted followed by the Juniorate studies for 6 monthsfrom August to December 1970. In 1971 from January toApril were devoted to preparing for the IA exams privatelybecause that year the Ranchi University changed its systemof BA course to two years only. Fr. Bimal wrote his IAexam just in 3 months of preparation and passed in the 1st

division. In July 1971 he joined St Xavier’s College,

Ranchi for the BA course with English Honours. FromAugust 1973 to April ’75 was the time for Philosophyat Sacred Heart College, Shembaganur, Kodaikanal.He got 3 years of regency, at first at St. John’s High School,Ranchi from 1975-77, then in Kenya, East Africa, from1977-78. After doing his Theology at Vidya Jyoti, Delhi,from 1978-82 he was ordained on 9 May 1981 at StMary’s Cathedral, Ranchi. The pastoral ministry wascompleted at Catholic Church Mandar and Lohardagarespectively in 1982. He was appointed as assistant teacherat St. John’s High School from 1982-87 and later tookover the office of the Principal in 1987-’88. He was movedto the Curia, Ranchi Province as Secretary cum Sociusfrom 1988-’91. In the mean time he took his last vows on2 February 1992. He was assigned the office ofAdministrator at Satya Bharati from 1991-94. Then hewas back to the teaching job from 1994-’95 at St. John’sHigh School, Ranchi and then at St Peter’s High School,Tongo 1995-2002. In 2002-’03 he was transferred to StIgnatius’ High School, Gumla, as asst. teacher and theHostel in charge, then appointed Rector of St. Ignatius’High School from 2003-’09 and remained there as anassistant teacher till 2012. By this time Fr. Bimal hadreached the age of superannuation and so was transferredto St Xavier’s English Medium School, Bundu, asHeadmaster 2012-’14. He was still fit and capable tohandle things, so he was taken to St. Xavier’s College,Ranchi, to the Examination Department cum theCommunity as Minister

2014-‘18. His final stage being at St Xavier’s EnglishMedium School, Bundu 2018-19, he lived a rather relaxedlife and helped some in the school. The age was taking atoll of his health, quite careful though, yet the Providencehas His ways, Fr. Bimal developed headache and BP,suffered a mild stroke in the school, then was admittedto Seva Nilaya Health Centre, Ara Gate, Mahilong on16 May 2019 and was found motionless in the washroomof the Hospital at 11.00 P.M. on 17 May 2019.

Fr. Bimal had a long stint of teaching (career)/apostolate at various schools, so was he ordained withmany and varied talents: as a musician, an able teacher-headmaster, a mechanic, humorous yet serious bearing, aperfectionist, a linguist and many more. As an able musicianhe would conduct/lead singlehandedly the choir and playhis Casio himself and sing along with perfect tune, notationand melody in any school, college, Society’s function or

Fr. Elias Bimal Lakra, SJ (obituary)



the Holy Eucharist to the full satisfaction and appreciationof the audience. His teaching ministry had been a successfulone as well with producing good results, maintainingdiscipline among the staff and students. No instrument,gadget or equipment, either musical or mechanical, wouldremain idle without being set right or repaired by him. Heknew where the trouble lay. In a company he would crackjokes or pass comments with a pinch of a humour, yetbearing the hard truth. He was not much of a talker, yetwhenever he presented his plan it was in good and perfectlanguage as he had the command and flair for languages.He had friendly approach to persons and things mostly,

not outright rejecting or discouraging to the visitor. He wasserious in his works and engagements, not wasting timeon unnecessary things like gossiping for hours. He meantbusiness dutifully in all he did in rather quiet and detachedmood. By that he produced excellent result. He exhibitedconfidence and ability in his going about in the daily life.He had many more years to go, had he been aware of thetrouble he faced. But rather he neglected himself about hishealth and treatment. In him Ranchi Province has lost atalented and able Jesuit before time. May the good Lordgive him eternal rest in His company!

Fr. Ajay Soreng, SJ

JULY

01 Ekka Sanjay DilipTirkey Anup

04 Dungdung JoachimLakra Mark MukulTigga Mathew

05 Barla Arvind07 Tirkey Basil

Tirkey Ajay Anil08 Toppo Pratap S.

Ekka Sebastian09 Bage Anugrah Amar

Kerketta Libin11 Tirkey Sikander13 Minj Anupchand K.15 Topno Dominic

Tirkey Amrit17 Kerketta Ajit

Hassapurty RajatKandulna AnilKujur Vinay

19 Ekka AlexiusKullu Alphonse

20 D’Souza Gilbert21 Kerketta Sunil22 Sandil Ashok Roshan24 Kullu Rohit

Baxla Alfred25 Xalxo Isaac26 Purti Zacharias

Horo Ranjit Kr.

Minj Vijay Kr.Kujur IgnatiusMinj Nirmal

27 Bilung VinodDadul Ritesh

28 Francken Louis29 De Brouwer Marc30 Lakra Benjamin31 Ba’a Theodore Ignatius

AUGUST

01 Minj Robin04 Ekka John

Toppo Suman Prabhat05 Barla Rajenius

Hassapurty Anuranjan10 Ekka Cyprian11 Ekka Noel12 Lakra Telesphore13 Dungdung Linus

Xalxo Prem14 Tirkey Modestus

Soreng Vicky Roshan15 Kerketta George16 Purty Florence Hassa22 Minj Rajen26 Xess Ajit Kr.28 Dungdung Emile30 Kullu Jayprakash N.31 Barla Ajay Roshan

Balmuchu James

A VERY HAPPY FEAST OF ST IGNATIUS TO ALL

BIRTHDAYS