JAMSHEDPUR JESUITS

On 5 November Fr Jayanth took his final vows at a solemn Mass in the evening. Soon
after, a colourful cultural programme was presented by the Scholastics.
On 13 November, DNC organised its mega event the Bal Mela. 1500 children came from
our different ministry places. They enjoyed participating in all the activities.
On 17 November Madurai Province had their cultural presentation. It was indeed
colourful.
The JDV faculty of Philosophy had organised a seminar for staff and students. The theme
was "FEMINISM". Sr Ananda, rcsj was the resource person. Her talk inspired and
enlightened our attitude towards women.
DNS, Digwadih
- Benjamin Lakra
Classes have resumed after the Pujas. The Campus families, along with the Jesuit
Community had an 'All Faith Prayer Service' on Diwali evening ending with modest
fireworks.
Rector Wooslie gave an Ignatian Retreat to the AC's at Dhanbad Convent. Headmaster
Vijay made his own annual Spiritual exercises amidst festival "Dhoom Dhams' at De
Nobili Bhavan.
This years Christ The King Festival was hosted by our Parish. Pastor Stan Kujur left no
stone unturned to make it a memorable event. The Procession began at ten in the morning
from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Digwadih. The Faithful numbering nearly a
thousand, along with the clergy and religious, marched with loud prayers and songs on
their lips to Carmel FRI where the celebration concluded with the Eucharist and agape. A
noteworthy feature of this yearly procession was that all the regular loudspeakers from
local temples and mosques were switched off, so as not to disturb the edifying
Procession. This is a sure sign of our meaningful presence in the area for over half a
century!
Our DOSTI Club members collected sacks of rice, dal, onions, and potatoes and
distributed them among the leprosy Patients of Bowrah Colony during the festival of
Lights. The grateful inmates fondly recalled their old association with Frs Larry Hunt
and Joe Lacey. The De Nobili Alumni conducted a three day Leadership Orientation
Camp to the DOSTI members of the City Schools under the watchful eye of Rector
Woolsie.
Fr Panneer went home for the anniversary Mass of his dear mother and Br Amal to
Mumbai for the Brothers renewal course.