ANNUAL RETREAT FOR PRIESTS AND NUNS

The Annual retreat for the Priests and Nuns of the Dicoese of Calcutta was conducted on 2nd and 3rd  February 2017 at St. Thomas Mission Chapel, Bhilai. H. G. Yakob Mar Elias, Metropolitan of Brahmavar Diocese led the main sessions in the presence of H.G. Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius Metropolitan. The retreat was attended by about 45 Priests, Nuns and Baskiyamos.

IX ANNUAL MEET – HEADS’ OF INSTITUTIONS – MGM GROUP OF SCHOOLS

The IX Annual meet of the Heads’ of Institutions – MGM Group of school was held on 29th & 30th November 2016 at Isho Panthi Ashram, Puri, Orissa.  Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius, Director, MGM Group of Institutions inaugurated the meet.  Dr. Ruble Raj, Ex-Principal, Marian College, Kuttikanam, Kerala was the resource person. Around 35 Principal’s & Vice-President’s attended the two day meeting.

SIDDHARTHA BASU HOSTS INTER M.G.M. SCHOOL QUIZ

An Inter M.G.M. School Quiz “Know for Sure” by the renowned Quiz Master Mr. Siddhartha Basu which was held at M.G.M. Senior Secondary School, Sector-6, Bhilai on 16th December, 2016. The Quiz
organized by MGM Group of Schools under The Calcutta Diocesan Mission Education Board witnessed the participation of 18 teams from different M.G.M Schools of Madhya Prahesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand. Out of this Six teams were selected for the final round after the preliminary written round.
The Quiz was exuberant, motivating and enlightening. It was aimed at developing the knowledge and excellence base among the students. There were seven highly different rounds for the Quiz. Each team put up a whole-hearted effort..

The winner of the exciting Quiz was M.G.M. Hr. Sec. School, Bokaro with 80 points. M.G.M. English School Rourkela was close with 75 points while M.G.M. Hr. Sec. School, Itarasi with 55 points became the second runner up. The winners were given cash prizes of Rs. 10,001/-, Rs. 7,001/-, and Rs. 5,001/- respectively as well as trophies, books and certificates. All the participants were given prizes and certificates. The enthusiastic audience also got prizes as the answered the questions asked by the energetic Mr. Basu . The Chief Guest of the Quiz Competition was Shri Amresh Mishra, Superintendent of Police, Durg. The Chief Guest and Quiz Master were honoured by presenting mementoes. The quiz was followed by a group song and mesmerizing classical dance

The other dignitaries who graced the occasion were Very Rev. Fr. George Mathew Ramban, Fr. Kurian John,. Fr. Jose K Varghese , Fr. Joshi Varghese of the Education Board of The Calcutta Diocese and St. Thomas Mission, Bhilai, Rev. Fr. P. T. Thomas, MGMSSS Vice President, Mr. Rajan Mathew, MGMSSS Correspondent, Mr. Gilson Thomas, Mr. Roy Thomas, Mr. T. G. Manoj, Mr. Suresh Jacob, Mr. C. V. John and MGO Cathedral Committee Members, the Principals and teachers of the participating schools also attended the programme. All the guests were given a floral welcome by presenting bouquets followed by Mrs. Sujaya Kumari’s Welcome Speech. The programme came to a close with Vote of thanks proposed by Very Rev. George Mathew Ramban followed by National Anthem.

9th MEMORIAL FEAST OF H.G. STEPHANOS MAR THEODOSIUS OF BLESSED MEMORY

Spirit of reverence and enthusiasm of multitude of believers and local people marked the 9th Dukhrono Perunal of His Grace Dr. Stephanos Mar Theodosius of Blessed memory, the first Metropolitan of the Dioceses of Chennai and Calcutta and the founder Director of St. Thomas Mission Bhilai.

H.G Dr. Yakob Mar Irenaios Metropolitan (Kochi Diocese) was the chief celebrant along with H.G. Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius Metropolitan for the Perunal held on 4th and 5th of November at St. Thomas Mission Chapel Bhilai.

MAR THEODOSIUS AWARD CONFERRED UPON PADMA SHRI DR. PRAKASH AMTE

Mar Theodosius Award was constituted in 2014 to commemorate His Grace Dr. Stephanos Mar Theodosius of Blessed memory, the first Metropolitan of the Dioceses of Chennai and Calcutta and the founder Director of St. Thomas Mission Bhilai. The Biennial Award aims at recognizing those esteemed individuals who have commendably contributed in the field of Education, Social Service and Human rights, as Metropolitan Mar Theodosius’ sacrificial life was spend to uplift the poor and downtrodden through Education and Service upholding their Rights.


Mar Theodosius Award was bestowed upon Dr. Amte on 4th November, 2016 by H.G Dr. Yakob Mar Irenaios Metropolitan and H.G.Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius Metropolitan during the 44th Annual Day of St. Thomas Mission at Bhilai.The Award was presented in recognition of Dr. Amte’s outstanding contribution and commitment to the poor and downtrodden with his selfless, passionate, tenacious and exemplary service.

ASHAKIRAN Computer training for the youth @ Ashadeep Leprosy Colony, Shardapara, Bhilai

ASHAKIRAN Computer training for the youth @ Ashadeep Leprosy Colony, Shardapara, Bhilai inaugurated by H.G. Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius Metropolitan. Ashakiran project run by St. Thomas Mission Bhilai also has Tailoring training for the women folk of the colony. The opening ceremony was attended by Fr. Kurian John ( Mission Secretray), Fr. Jose K Varghese (CCET), Fr. M.J. Mathew ( Diocesan Secretary), Fr. Aju K Varghese ( Treasurer), Fr. Joshi Varghese, Sr. Sarah and Mr. Bala.