The SVD family in Udaipur district Rev. Bishop .Devprasad Ganawa,(center) Fr. Nicholas Martis (the provincial superior), Fr. William Tirkey, Fr. Deoswarup kujur, Fr.Paschal Tirkey, Fr.Antony swamy, left- Fr. Norbert Herman (the district superior), Br.John Menezes, Fr. Andrews Lobu, Frt. Joseph Patibanda
It was a joyful and graceful day for the SVD family in Udaipur District. As the Provincial Visitation comes to conclusion in Udaipur district all the members of SVD family gathered at Maitrisadan, Udaipur on 5 August, 2013.
Those who pray together will stay together.
The meeting started with the prayer song led by Frt. Joseph SVD which brought a prayerful atmosphere, followed by the Provincial superior Rev.Fr. Nicholas Martis SVD read the Holy Scripture and inspired us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world and our light must shine in the world so that when others see us they may give glory to the Lord who has called us.
The Provincial Superior Rev. Fr. Nicholas Martis SVD addressing the confreres.
Rev. Fr. Provincial Superior invited the Bishop of Udaipur Most Rev. Devprasad Ganawa SVD and all the SVD confreres and appreciated the hard work and commitment of each confrere in Udaipur district. He has appreciated the growth in each mission station like Maitrisadan which has made a great impression in the district of Udaipur by involving in Dialogue with other faith denominations & promoting art & music under the leadership of Fr. Norbert Herman SVD. Lay participation is very much encouraged and all the activities that are held in this district are sent to all over the world. He also appreciated the growth and development in missions like Jhadol, Madri, Ogna and Jaipur. He said that we must be optimistic in difficult times and trust in the Lord always for His Providence and Guidance. He also put forth some of the challenges where we can grow and be re-strengthened to build the kingdom of God.
The Eldest confrere Br.John Menezes renders his service to the young confreres.
Rev. Bishop. Devprasad Ganawa SVD also appreciated the hard work of SVDs in the context of mission.
At the end of the meeting Fr. Norbert Herman SVD the district superior of Udaipur district proposed a vote of thanks to all for their hard work, and committment towards the growth of the mission in District of Udaipur.