| From Chennai: Fr. Stanislaus Swamikannu, Vice Provincial (INM) |
| 01/01/2005. INM #N.147
Posted by JOSEPH Andrew, Chennai
News in General Thanks for your letter and the concern at the news of the natural disaster that struck Tamil Nadu in particular.
Fr. Bellarmine has gone home to condole his cousin who lost 4 of his family members. Also, Fr. Camillus lost two of his cousins… Since many of the fathers and sisters are from the coastal belt, quite a few lost some one in the family or other.. Read More » | |
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| Letter of Fr. Bellarmine Fernando (Provincial INM) |
| 28/12/2004. INM #N.148
Posted by JOSEPH Andrew, Chennai
News in General Dear Fathers,
Sincere thanks for your sympathy towards the victims of tidals waves in Tamil Nadu! As you know, Tamil Nadu is very badly hit by the Tsunami tidal waves. Especially four areas on the eastcoast: Chennai, Ponidcherry& Cuddalore, Nagapattinam and Kanyakumari. The last three areas were more tragic… mass burials… mostly Catholic fisherfolk, especially women and children.. Read More » | |
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| PHOTO-COVERAGE OF THE TSUNAMI TRAGEDY |
| 28/12/2004. INM #N.143
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General A photo speaks more forcefully than a 1000 words. Below are some of the heart-rending scenes of the great tragedy that struck South and South-East Asia due to the earthquake-born tsunami wave. . Read More » | |
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| TRAGEDY HITS ASIA AND SOUTH-EAST ASIA |
| 27/12/2004. INM #N.142
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General A trail of destruction of human lives and of property was left behind by killer waves on Sunday morning, December 26, 2004. It will remain as one of the saddest days in the lives of thousands of people across South and South-East Asia.. Read More » | |
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| Renewal Course for Silver Jubilarians |
| 21/12/2004. INM #N.141
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General Faithfulness and loyalty’ were highlighted by Archbishop Ignatius Pinto DD, former Archbishop of Bangalore at a Solemn Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration held on 20 November, 2004 at Don Bosco Yuva Prachodini, Bangalore. The 30 participants belonged to 10 congregations and were at the end of their Renewal Course for Silver Jubilarians (priesthood or religious life) coordinated by the Salesian staff at Bangalore.. Read More » | |
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| Two More VDBs in the Province of Chennai |
| 10/12/2004. INM #N.140
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General The Women Volunteers of Don Bosco (VDB) is a Secular Institute of Pontifical Right founded in 1917 by Blessed Philip Rinaldi, the third successor of Don Bosco. The Province of Chennai was blessed on December 5, 2004 with two more VDBs.. Read More » | |
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| INM & INT Priestly Ordinations 2004 |
| 30/11/2004. INM #N.134
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General We, the Salesians of Tamil Nadu (INM & INT), are grateful to God for the gift of 10 New Priests for this year 2004. May the name of the Lord be praised! Hearty congratulations to the Ordinandi! Given below are the dates and venues for your ready reference.. Read More » | |
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| Effective Leadership : Meeting of the Leaders of Communities (INM) |
| 29/11/2004. INM #N.133
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General On 26th November 2004 thirty-five leaders of INM communities came together at the Citadel, the Salesian Provincial House. The morning sessions were animated by Fr./Dr. Clive Hurley SDB, while the afternoon session on ``Varia`` was chaired by the Provincial. Given below is the gist of Dr. Clive`s input sessions.. Read More » | |
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| Life And Times Of Missionary Giant Francis Xavier |
| 29/11/2004. INM #N.132
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General Given below is a brief account of the life and work of St. Francis Xavier as it appeared in the news Website of the Indian Catholic Church (www.theindiancatholic.com). The details could be of help in giving a talk or in preparing the liturgy for the Solemnity of St. Francis Xavier (December 3), one of the Principal Patrons of India.. Read More » | |
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| Plea for ``Fewer Professionals, More Witnesses``: Congress for Consecrated Life Issues a Final Statement |
| 29/11/2004. INM #N.131
Posted by PANACKEL Charles, Chennai
News in General The first World Congress of Consecrated Life ended (Rome, Nov. 28, 2004 )with a statement in which religious worldwide commit themselves to witness with their lives the Gospel in times of terrorism. . Read More » | |
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