Final Vows in Argentina

(L to R)

Martin Kadamattu Antony, SCJ

Bala Jojappa Kakumanu, SCJ

Jojappa Chinthapalli, SCJ

Christy Peter Chittapanezhikathuvila, SCJ

all from India, made their Final Vows on July 24, 2010 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  The ceremony took place at St. Joseph's chapel where parishioners and SCJs gathered together to celebrate this event. Fr. Attilio Zorzetti, SCJ, Provincial of the Argentine Province, received the vows in the name of the Congregation.

For several months, the four SCJ regents have been in Argentina (Jojappa Ch. and Martin) and Brazil (Jojappa K and Christy Peter) learning the language, as they prepare themselves to be involved in SCJ ministry.  Their regency program has been directed by Fr. Eduardo Aguero, SCJ (Argentina) and Fr. Sebastian Pitz, SCJ (Brazil)

To see photos of the Final Vow celebration click HERE

Feast of the Sacred Heart

Fr. Ornelas was the main celebrant for the Feast of the Sacred Heart celebration at Christu Dehon Nivas.  Over 130 religious, priests, and friends joined the SCJ community.

During the Mass, six SCJ theologians received the ministry of Lector, and five received the ministry of Acolyte.

Fr. Placido Rebelo, SCJ was installed as the new rector of Christu Dehon Nivas.

After Mass, everyone gathered in the dining room for a meal, and entertainment.

To see PHOTOS of Fr. General's visit to India, click HERE

Presentations and Meetings

After Fr. Ornelas made presentations regarding news about the congregation throughout the world, and the possibilities and opportunities for the SCJ India District, the community formed small groups to discuss what they heard.  Afterwards each group presented the results of their discussions in general session.

Fr. General Arrives in Andhra Pradesh, India

In the early afternoon, June 8, Fr. Ornelas and Fr. Sugino arrive at the SCJ major seminary in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. 

They are warmly welcomed by the SCJ community

The Community gathers together for the celebration of the Eucharist.

Fr. General Visits India

The flight of Fr. Ornelas Carvalho, Superior General of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, and Fr. Paul Sugino, General Councilor, who oversees the Asia Zone of the Congregation, arrived at the Cochin, Kerala, airport at 9:00am. Fr. Kusmaryadi, SCJ India District Superior, and Fr. Aji greeted them upon their arrival at the airport.

They received a warm welcome at Dehon Vidya Sadhan, SCJ philosophy community, according to the traditions of India, with the gift of a garland of flowers, Arathi, an Indian blessing, and the breaking of a coconut, for luck. The brothers sang a melodious welcome song.

Fr. General celebrated Mass for the welcoming SCJs at Dehon Vidya Sadhan. Then, at 3:00pm, even after the long journey of Fr. General and Fr. Sugino, they went to the Sacred Heart philosophy college to participate in the Mass of Inauguration, which opened the new academic year. There were nearly 20 priests from different communities who came for the Mass. A small reception took place afterwards.

Fr. General and Fr. Sugino are conducting a formal Visitation of the SCJ India District, which he is required to do according to the SCJ Constitutions. After the next day’s scheduled India District Council meeting, the two guests from Rome will proceed to visit every SCJ community, to meet with individual SCJs, District Commissions, and students.

Final Vow Celebration

On May 23, 2010, the SCJ India District celebrated the profession of Final Vows of Brother Sajeevan Marcelin, SCJ. The ceremony took place at Dehon Bhavan, Kumbalanghy, Kerala, at 10am. The Final Vows were received by Fr. Kusmaryadi, SCJ, India District Superior.

Br. Sajeevan was born in Puluvila-Trivandrum on January 7, 1980. He began as a candidate at Dehon Bhavan seminary, in Kumbalanghy. After studying for his BA at St. Antony’s College, Aluva, he entered the novitiate and took First Vows on May 7, 2003. After his regency experience in North India for one year, Br. Sajeevan joined the theology program in Janampeta, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. Then, for 3 years he studied Electrical Engineering at the Institute of Technology at Kalamassery, Kerala.

Br. Sajeevan is now assigned to the SCJ Philippine District, where he is studying for a degree at the Institute of Consecrated Life, in Manila.

To see PHOTOS, click HERE

Acceptance of Postulants and First Profession

On April 30, 2010, the SCJ India District held a welcoming ceremony for ten candidates who joined the postulancy program at Sacred Heart Ashram in Nambur, Andhra Pradesh. This marks a new beginning for the India District postulancy program, which will now be for one year. The program will provide the postulants many opportunities for learning about themselves, within and outside the classroom, as they prepare for entrance to the novitiate.

At 7am on May 1st, the following four novices made their First Profession of Vows:

Raju Dumala: 22 years old, from St. Joseph’s Parish, Kanaparru, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He became an SCJ candidate in 2003 when he entered Dehon Prema Nilayam seminary in Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh.

Ravi Kumar Dasari: 23 years old, from Eamoni Parish, Vallabhapuram, Andhra Pradesh. He became an SCJ candidate in 2005 when he joined the Senior Aspirant program in Aluva, in the state of Kerala.

Terrance T.J.: 22 years old, from St. Peter’s Parish, Kumbalanghy, Kerala. He became an SCJ candidate in 2003 when he entered Dehon Bhavan seminary, in South Kumbalanghy, Kerala.

Wenceslaus Pinto: 38 years old, from Holy Cross Parish, Cavelossim, in the state of Goa. He became an SCJ candidate in 2005 when he joined the Senior Aspirant program in Aluva, Kerala.

The Novice Master (above middle) is Fr. Thomas Stanley, SCJ (Ireland).
Fr. Kusmaryadi, India District Superior, received the vows.


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