Province Chapter

The Province Chapter of
Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition
was held from 9th to 11th May 2012.
There were 41 members present for the Chapter.

Sr. Francisca Soren and Sr. Geetha are elected delegates to the General Chapter.
Sr. Thaddeus and Sr. Margaret are substitutes.

Sr. Arul Mary, the Provincial and Sr. Michael, the novice Mistress will be taking part in the General Chapter by right.

Fr. Pushpa Raj S.J. was a speaker for three days. His talk was very enriching.
On the third day Fr. Pushpa Raj then conducted the session on the topic
'Areas of existing mission that need to be strengthened and new mission / new approaches to be identified.' This was followed by the 'Planning and strategies for the province'.

The Provincial Sr. Arul Mary extends her sincere thanks to each one of the sisters
for all their wishes and prayers. She says that it was a time of grace for each one of them.
They could experience His spirit was leading, guiding and inspiring them.

Final Profession

The final profession of two of our sisters
Sr. Roselima Lakra and Sr. Sathyawati Ekka
took place in Mosaboni on 07.10.2012.

The candidates danced and brought the Celebrants, the Priests and Bishop to the alter with the traditional tribal dance.

Most Rev. Bishop Felix Toppo, Bishop of Jamshedpur was the main celebrant along with many priests.

The two sisters took their Final Vows in front of
Sr. Arul Mary, the provincial of SJA.
Many of SJA Sisters and the family members of
Sr. Roselima and Sr. Sathyawathi
joined in the celebration.

Entering Novitiate

Congratulations to Seven Postulants
who started their novitiate on 17th Oct.2012,
after 3 days retreat directed by Sr. Neelam Beck.

On 17th Oct. 2012 at 5.30 p.m. Sisters had initial Ceremony during which Sr. Arul Mary, the Provincial presented them with Breviary, Seal of the Cross and our constitutions as the guidelines for their commitment to God and to the SJA way of life.

Fr. Ajit Xess, S.J. from St. Xavier's School community celebrated the holy Eucharist.
After the Mass the new novices were led to the dining room for felicitation and festive meal.

First Profession

The First Profession of three of SJA novices
Amla Kispotta, Anjana Arti Tirkey and
Brigitha Marandi
took place on 18th October in the Novitiate at Ranchi.

Most Rt. Rev. Binay Kandulna,
Auxiliary Bishop of Ranchi was the main celebrant.

Our sisters from Jharjkhand and West Bengal communities were present for the celebration.
Also were present Sr. Gracy, Junior Mistress and
Sr. Lillian and Sr. Nattaya from
Australia/Thailand province.

Blessings of the Convent at Gonaives

St. Joseph's Centre at Gonaives
in Haiti was inaugurated
by Most Rev. Yves Marie Pean,
Bishop of Gonaives on 31st March 2012.

The centre comprising of Nutrition Centre,
an Orthopedic Centre, Wing for the volunteers and
the convent was contracted by many partners.
The main partner organization was
Pater Rupert Mayor Zentrum.
The sisters thank all those who helped in this project.

Ongoing Formation In Philipines

A session on ongoing formation,
"Disciples and witnesses of Jesus"
was organised in Philipines
from 21st November – 12th December 2012
by the General Councilors.
Sr. Ignatia Minj, Sr. Lourdes, Sr. Pyari Hassa and
Sr. Vincy were the participants from India/Haiti Province among twenty sisters from 8 Provinces in the congregation of St. Joseph of the Apparition.

Sr. Renee, the General Secretary who was there to welcome the participants and begin the session.
Sr. Ann Shew was in charge of the sessions and
she did an excellent job by planning ahead
the whole session and made sure that
everyone understood clearly.