Kohima diocese golden jubilee begins with reception ceremony

KOHIMA — The long-anticipated golden jubilee celebration of the Kohima diocese began on Friday with a reception ceremony for delegates and bishops, both domestic and international, at the Mary Help of Christians Cathedral in Kohima.

A large congregation of faithful led by the bishop of Kohima diocese, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, received the delegates. The reception ceremony also witnessed a spirited performance by the brass band of St. Mary's Cathedral Higher Secondary School, Kohima.

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Later, the congregation, consisting of faithful from across the state, filled the Cathedral for the "Holy Rosary and Confession" service.

On Saturday, the programme would include a mass at 9:30 am, unveiling of the jubilee plaque, Holy Eucharist, a Marian procession, and a cultural night with the Governor of Nagaland as the special guest and the Nagaland Chief Minister as the guest of honour.

The Sunday's programme would feature Holy Eucharist at 9:30 am followed by a jubilee feast.

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