Farewell and welcome
It was not just a transfer of office, but, one
might call, a transmission of the Grace of State or the Charism of the Ministry
of a Provincial. It took place on 3 January, on the feast of the Holy Name of
Jesus in Premal Jyoti. The function was
centred on the Eucharist which was organized by our Jesuit Collegians with
guidance from the Premal Jyoti superior. As the link person of the two
administrations, Fr Lawrence Dharmaraj
profusely thanked Changa and his
various teams and called the latter’s term of ministry as one of Special Grace
for the Province. He then welcomed Francis
Parmar expressing great hope in the new administration. As one of the most
innovative and approachable Socius’ of the Province, somebody in the audience
thanked him also and everyone applauded loudly. Abp Stanny, Bp Godfrey, Bp
Thomas and POSA concelebrated. The hall was crowded with Jesuits from Ahmedabad
and from quite a few mission centres. Both the outgoing and the incoming
Provincials enthralled the audience with their inspiring speeches. The former
was full of gratitude for the various collaborators who helped him to make his
ministry really fruitful. The latter did not want any congratulations for his new ministry because he believes that it
is a call for service, following the foot-washing leadership of our Lord and
Master Jesus Christ. Fr Vinayak
thanked all the organizers of the various functions of the day, and in lighter
vein, said that he would see to it that the ex-provincial would be out of
Premal Jyoti within a few days. (Fr Ishanand)
Kindly click on this link for viewing the Photos of the take over ceremony of the new Provincial
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