Funeral of Bro. Aloysius Macwan

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Bro Macwan Aloysius spent much of his life in the Society serving as Boarding-in charge in Zhagadia, Surat and Varsada. He also served as Minister and Kitchen-in charge of Premal Jyoti for about five years. He was placed in charge of the first hostel for tribal boys in the mission of Vyara in 1967. He was notable for his simplicity and constant availability to the boys. The boys used to wait for his company outside the study hours too. He had great love for them and their families. His influence over them lasted much beyond the years he spent in the hostel. He is still remembered by them even after thirty years. He took great interest in what was happening in the villages during the famine years in 1967-1971 and famine relief work, and supported the Fathers in whatever was required of him in using the services of the boys for the work of the mission. He was simple and unassuming. In his simplicity he was blessed with a kind of earthy wisdom and sagacity that is given “to the unlearned but hidden from the wise and learned.” He was a very pleasant companion. He had a very charming personality to attract and to relate with people. He had been a source of inspiration in the Jesuit Community. He kept the community alive with his spontaneous jokes. He had an art of correcting others and giving feedback with out hurting them. As a Jesuit he never found anything impossible. He used to take up any work and do it to the best of his ability. His famous saying is: “Kai vandho nati, apne joilayea.” It means, “no problem, we will do it.” He was a man prayer and deep convictions. With his spiritual strength and deep convictions, he did his work with great sense of commitment and dedication. Till his death he served as a boarding-in-charge at Khambhat.

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Late Samuelbhai Vaghela

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At Civil Hospital -Ahmedabad

He was suffering from cancer. He was 74 years old 

and passed away yesterday on 22-07-2013.

The funeral mass was at St. Mary - Nadiad at 4:00 pm

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Witness Of Faith (Shardha Na Sakshi) - Rev. Fr. John Khanna

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Lifeline of Rev. Fr. John Khanna

22-06-40 : Born as first child to Timothy & Martha at Karamsad.

15-08-40: Baptised as John (Baptist) by Fr. Charles Gomes at Nauli.

June 1945 : Began School at St. Joseph – Mirzapur – Ahmedabad.

       From 1st to 6th stds. 1945 to 1951 Gujarati medium

June 1952 : Std. VII at St. Joseph”s Gomtipur, Ahmedabad.

April to June 1953 : At St. Mary’s Mt. Abu. English medium Std. IV

To be able to get admission at St. Xavier’s Ahd. I was informed by my Dad that inorder to get admission at St. Xavier’s in English medium I had to come from another state (Rajasthan) as English was not my mother tongue!

June 1953 : I got admitted at St. Xavier’s school Mirzapur, Ahmedabad in std. IV. After first exams got promoted toV std.  

Till VIII std. I was at Mizapur.

1954-55 std. VI

1955-56 std. VII

1956-57 std. VIII

1957-58 std. IX  shifted to Loyola Hall

1958-59 std. X

1959-60 std. XI finished SSC at Loyola Hall

19 June left home Ahd. For Vinayalaya Bombay to join the Society of Jesus.

20th June  1960  Joined SJ at Vinay Bombay.

21st June 1962  First vows at Vinay Bombay

June 1962 to May 1963 : Juniorate at Vinay Bombay

June 1963 to March 1966 : Philosophy studies at De Nobili College Pune.

Minor Orders at Pune 8th-9th Jan 1966.

April 1966 to June 1967 : Regency at Loyola Hall Ahd.

June 1967 to May 1968 : Language studies (Gujarati) at Newman Hall Ahd.

May 28 1968 to Dec. 27th 1971 : Theology at St. Mary’s College Kuseong, Dt. Darjeeling, West Bengal.

March 24-25  1971 Ordained priest by Bishop Ignatius D’Souza at Mt. Carmel Cathedral, Ahmedabad. May 1971 went back to Kurseong to do my fourth year and give comprehensive exams. Nov.-Dec. 1971 worked at refugee camps during the war between India and Pak to free BanglaDesh.

15th Jan 1972 my exams were taken at Newman Hall.

17th Feb. 1972 appointed as Asst. PP to Cambay mission.

15th Sept 1975 went to Dindigul for my tertianship.

17th March 1976 back to Cambay

19th May 1976 appointed to St. Xavier’s College to join the team of BSC .

14th Nov. 1976 took my final vows at College chapel.

Aug to Oct. 1977 went with Xavier Manjooran to do DELTA course at Nairobi Kenya.

I was working in Bhal with BSC till June 1979.

24th June 1979 I was appointed as PP at St. Joseph’s Baroda.

7th June 1991 left Baroda for Cambay.

9th June 1991 appointed PP at Cambay.

7th June 1992 appointed Asst. PP at Cambay.

5th June 1993 appointed Minister at Newman Hall.

5th June 1994 appointed PP at Vadtal

23rd. Sept 1995 left for UK to do a Counseling Course at St Anselm, Cliftonville, Edgar Road, Kent. London Till 13th June 1996

13th June to 25th June at Leinach, Germany, my friend Karin’s village.

26th. June 1996 back to Newman Hall Ahd.

21st July 1996 appointed to Aashadeep at Vidyanagar as coordinator of Lay Formation. My main job was to reconcile the Director and the staff of Aashadeep.

9th June 1997 was appointed as Asst. PP at Bhiloda.

Appointed as PP at Vyara. Left Bhiloda on 14th June and took over as PP of Vyara on 15th June 1998. Appointed also as superior of Vyara n Mandal.

In 2001 managed to get permission to open primary school at Vyara. May 15th 2001 was appointed manager of the newly opened St. Xavier’s school at Vyara. Tony Britto took over as PP. pf Vyara.

Appointed as Minister and Counselor at Nagra (Khambhat) Spiritual Center. Arrived at Nagra on 27th May 2002.

Appointed Superior of Khambhat, Varasada and Nagra community 31st July 2003.

15th Oct. 2007 appointed as PP of Matar. Civiac who was PP became my Asst.

April – May 2008 thrice I became unconscious.

RKF = Renal Kidney Failure was detected.

15th June Matar parish was handed over to the diocese. Fr. Lucas became the mew PP.

15th June 2008 I was back to Nagra as a member praying for the Society and the Church.

On 23rd June 2008 I came to Baroda Jeevan Darshan to meet Dr. Dabhi.

On 30th June I had my Fistula operation ay Shubhechha Hospital.

Every month I went for check up to Dr. Manish Dabhi  at Sterling Hospital.

On 30th August I had cataract operation at Dharmaj Hospital.

On 8th Nov. 2008  I had second eye cataract operation. All this while I was at Nagra.

May 6th 2009 left Nagra for Jeevan Darshan.

May 7 & 8th had dialysis for three hours each.

May 11th 2009 angiography done at Sterling. It was decided to have dialysis for twice a week i.e. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Appointed as Asst. PP at St. Joseph’s Baroda.

Left Jeevan Darshan on 11th July 2009 and came to St. Joseph’s.

I am now at St. Joseph’s Baroda helping in the parish, doing some writing, reading, praying, playing with computer, listening to music and watching good movies.

From 28th June 2011 I am asked by the doctor Dabhi to have dialysis three times a week, i.e. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

July Aug I had the the problem of my denture. Denture  was ready by 20th Sept. Meanwhile I lost weight. It came down to 58 Kg.

My friend from South Korea, Maria Tina  came to Baroda on 7th Sept. 2011 and stayed with us at St. Joseph’s till 12th Sept. 2011.

Knee replacement operation took place on 13th April 2012 at Sterling by Dr. Miir Dholakia.

Fr. Prov. Asked me to shift to JD from 28th April for beter treatment.

July 12th new denture  made by Dr. Kirit Patel.

I began taking Aurvedic medicines from Vaidya Kanubhai of Pavi Jetpur from 13th Nov. 2012 It has helped me a lot.

I on my own with the help om main doctor AbbaJan , God the Father decided to go for dialysis only twice a week from Nov. 27th 2012.

Praise the Lord!

During dialysis often I get cramps on both my legs. It is the most painful experience. I cry, pray and sometimes get angry with God, why does he give me so much pain and suffering. Sometimes they have to stop dialysis and make me walk. Once the cramps go dialysis continues.

 I find it very difficult to walk. My left knee was injured during a football match way back in 1970. My cartiledge was injured. When I went for Tertianship to Dindigul again I played football and spoilt my knee. I was operated there. The doctor Mallia had warned me that as you grow old you will have good time, i.e. pain in your knee. I was operated in 1975 at Dindigul, Sy. Martha’s hospital.

In 2010 it was very difficult to walk for a long time.

My knee replacement operation was done on 13th April 2012 by Dr. Mihir Dholakia. Operation was successful. Now I can walk without pain. It was done at Sterling Hospital Baroda where I go for my dialysis.

Fr. Prov. Asked me to stay at Jeevan Darshan. 28th April  2012 I shifted to JD. Here better care is being taken. I also belong to St. Joseph community. I can go there whenever I want.

My HB has gone down to 7. Dr. Dabhi treating me and hope to improve upon it.

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Rev. Fr. John Khanna

Jivan Darshan, Baroda

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Gujarat Sahitya Prakash - Year Of Faith 2013 Special

A place to get spiritual books to celebrate year of Faith-2013.

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 Gujarat Sahitya Prakash (GSP) is the publication which offers the world of books that are spiritually refreshing, intellectually enlightening, emotionally enriching, and life-fulfilling. GSP offers to people who are seeking greater faith in God, better relations with other, and to a world that is broken and in need of healing.

 It was started in 1971 as a non-profit Jesuit Publishing house of Gujarat Province of the Society of Jesus. The ministry of GSP extends to the whole of India and the South Asian Assistancy. It undertakes to publish books, in English and Gujarati that are of interest to the Church and Society of Jesus. Its publications fall under several categories: Theological, Psycho-spiritual, Historical, Educational, Biographical, Prayer, Catechesis. GSP has joint-ventures with foreign publishers, and its publications are of international repute.

 Well-known authors, like Anthony de Mello SJ, who have made valuable contributions to the world through their writing. A place to find a variety of books of their choice, reasonable priced and easy to obtain. Welcome, once again!

Year Of Faith 2013 Special

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University launches free certified courses - by cmpaul

A Catholic University in India offers free university certified on-lone courses for learners across the globe.

“DBU Global launched its very own MOOC (Massively Open Online Courses). It is open to the general public, absolutely free, says Vice Chancellor of Don Bosco University Dr Stephen Mavely.

The Don Bosco University director of Distance Education Dr Francis Fernandes explains, “Increasingly MOOC is seen by learners across the globe as the next ‘big thing’ in education, which allows traditional universities to allow public and private participation, and grant certificates.”

 DBU Global’s MOOC initiative, uGlobal (accessible at www.uglobal.org), in partnership with University18, saw the launch of a Certificate Course in Management with some 2,600 students from across the Indian Sub-Continent enrolling in the first few weeks of its opening. Others include courses offered in Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Business Strategy.

 Explaining how the uGlobal.org works DBU Global director Mr. Raunak Singh Ahluwalia says, “We use a series of pre-recorded lectures taught in an easy to follow manner. The program delivers an introductory level course and learners who complete the assessments successfully receive a certificate from the University.”

uGlobal also partners with the Indira Gandhi National Open University for the delivery of a few other programs, and intends to add on other Universities from around the country.

By the end of 2013, DBU Global hopes to have about 10,000 students enrolled over a variety of MOOC Courses in uGlobal, all taught gratis!

15-07-2013

GUWAHATI, (C.M. Paul)

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One year diploma course in legal aid for Social Animators Certification Day

06-07-2013

 Nyay Darshan had conducted one year diploma course in legal aid for Social Animators working in various places in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The participants completed the course successfully and were awarded the diploma in legal-aid. Rev. Fr. Fr. Jose Changanacherry the provincial of the Society Of Jesus- Gujarat Province was the chief guest. He inspired with his powerful insights and expectation ad reminded about the various laws which help people for the better functioning of the society.

 Rev. Fr.P.D Mathew, the director of the center explains the need of the hour is to work for the dignity of human beings. He said human rights must be made fact and not an idealistic dream.

Prof. Ila Pandya and Rev. Fr. Jerome S.J from Pune province and one of the participants shared about enriching learning experiences and how it contributed to them and other participants in their personal growth.

 Rev. Fr. Jerome said, "I am able to make critical judgments on legal matters, ask questions to officers without fear, and discuss legal matters with others. I am able to give information and direct people to right places and right people. 

 The ceremony marked a historical moment at Nyay Darshan. The participants who completed the legal studies successfully were awarded diploma by Rev. Fr. Jose Changanacherry S.J.

 The  programme  was concluded by  vote  of thanks  given by Sr. Manjula Tuscano O.P.

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Prayer Request For Lucia Jayantibhai Parmar

Please Pray for Lucia Jayanti Parmar from 

Xavier Nagar- Padhariya- Anand

She fell down from the first floor staircase and injured her hands. She was admitted and  she had to go through operation yesterday in Anand. Would request you to pray for speedy recovery 

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Fr. Luis Arza Erasu (Spanish Missionary) passed away on 02-07-2013 in Jivan Darshan - Baroda

Who was Fr.Luis Arza ?

 A late vocation hailing from the Seminary of Pamplona. Soon after his novitiate he was sent to India where he received all his Jesuit training. He was sent to Anand as a spiritual father to the boarders. That was one of his most fruitful 13 years in the ministry at Anand. Arza’s hard work in Dediapada is still remembered. His contribution to the welfare of adivasi while in Surat is said to be an enduring monument to his zeal and love for the oppressed and the dispossessed. His six years of efficient service at St.Joseph’s Baroda appear to have left a lasting impression on all who benefited from his work there.

 The clergy of Baroda still remember him with affection and gratitude for his fatherly guidance during his stint as the rector of the diocesan seminary. His liberty and generosity as a genial host is still cherished by those who enjoyed his hospitality in Valsad. Sevasi too has enjoyed his contribution in terms of making peace between rival groups, improving the conditions in the hostel, setting the accounts right and making the farm productive. The Jeevan Darshan Community too was fortunate to have him as a superior cum chaplain of the shrine. The tireless servant of the lord was force to rest due to a stroke that made his speechless for the last several years at Jeevan Darshan.

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Life of Late Fr. Luis Arza Erasu S.J.

Birth: 01 11.1921

Entered SJ: 14-09-1947

Priesthood: 24-03-1954

Final vows: 02-02-1958

Responsibilities held:

Asst PP at Anand : 1955-1968

Parish Priest Dediapada: 1968-1970

Rector at Anand: 1970-1973

Principal at Surat: 1973-1976

Principal at Baroda: 1976-1982

Rector of Minor seminary at Baroda: 1982-1989

Parish Priest at Valsad: 1990-1992

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Chairman Of AMUL Milk Dairy Appreciates the CDT Day at Rajpipla Social Service Society

July 1, 2013 was a red letter day in Rajpipla Social Service Society.

 Shri Ramsinh Parmar, Chairman, Amul ,Anand awarded Certificates of Merit to 57 adivasi youth, both men and women who had successfully completed a 11 month Intensive Course in Career Development and Training (CDT) at Rajpipla during 2012-13. The Guests of Honour included two lady additional Collectors, namely Mrs. ranjan Vala and Ms. Bhargavi Dave.

The Training Course included subjects like English, Computer Proficiency, Personality Development, Leadership, Socio-Cultural Analysis, General Knowledge, Karate, Preparation for Public Service exams etc.

Rajpipla Social Service Society has been working in the tribal districts of Gujarat since 38 years with the objectives of providing Adivasis Socio-legal assistance, Awareness of Culture and Rights of Tribals, Empowerment of Adivasis specially Women and Youth, Right based Social Justice to the Adivasis. With a view to prepare and empower educated youth belonging to the marginalised section for Higher Education and Career development the above CDT Course was started in 2012.

Looking at the success of the first course, the management decided to conduct the CDT Course for the second year. Thus the Academic Session for the second CDT Batch, (16 Women and 42 men) 58 Trainees in all was also inaugurated by the Chief Guest on the occasion.

The solemn function was well attended by the Trainees (New and old), their well-wishers, Staff members etc. Fr. Xavier Manjooran sj welcomed the Guests. Mr. Gilbert Nazareth G.A.S., Retd. Addl. Collector addressed the gathering and gave details about the CDT Course.

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50 YEARS IN THE SOCIETY OF JESUS - Rt. Bishop Godfrey de Rosario S.J.

 Bishop Godfrey has completed 50 golden years in the Society of Jesus. He has been a happy journey, full of notable successes. He was one of the small groups of Novices who inaugurated the new Novitiate of the Gujarat Jesuit Province in Mt. Abu 50 years ago.

Rt. Bishop Godfrey de Rosario S.J.

 During his formation in the Papal Seminary at Pune he fell under the spell of Fr. Tony de Mello, and graduated with honours in practical psychology and counseling. While doing a full time job as Vice-Principal of St. Xavier’s Loyola Hall, he boldly attempted to take a Masters in Education, attending classes on weekends in MS University, Baroda. In spite of the short time he could dedicate to the preparation for his final exams, he stood second in the university, missing the gold medal by a few marks. This success earned him the sobriquet of being “the best educated man in the Gujarat Jesuit Province.”

 With these formidable credentials he was first appointed Principal of the High school in Zankhvav and then for several years he was Principal in St. Xavier’s High School, Gandhinagar. He hobnobbed with ministers and secretaries of the Gujarat Government. He made friends with politicians, but he never played politics. His success in Gandhinagar was cut short by being appointed Provincial of the Gujarat Province. He was just two years in this responsible high post; but this short period became his training ground for a still higher post. He was ordained Bishop of Baroda by Cardinal Pimenta on Innocents day 1998.

Bishop Godfrey is well known and appreciated for his bonhomie and ingratiating good manners. He treats guests with the most refined courtesy, and that is one of the reasons for his heavy schedule when he is in Baroda. He has plenty of people who come to visit him bringing along problems, asking for advice, begging for help. They go back generally well pleased. He is also regular in visiting pastorally the various districts of his vast diocese.Congratulations, Bishop Godfrey, on your 50 golden years in the Society of Jesus.

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Rt. Bishop Godfrey de Rosario S.J.

50 YEARS IN THE SOCIETY OF JESUS - 20-June-2013

Date of Birth: 13 September 1946

Entered the SJ: 20 Jun 1963

Ordination: 22 April 1978

Elected Bishop: 24 October 1997

Episcopal Ordination : 28 December 1997

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Golden Jubilee Celebration on 20-Jun-2013 President of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia

Rev. Fr. Edward S. Mudavassery

Province: Hazaribagh
Date of Birth: 20 November 1944
Entered the SJ: 20 June 1963
Ordained:18 May 1976
Last Vows :21 June 1986

Apostolic Work: POSA ( Provincial of South Asia)- President of the Jesuit Conference of South Asia.

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Nyay Darshan had conducted one year diploma course in legal aid for Social Animators

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06-07-2013

 Nyay Darshan had conducted one year diploma course in legal aid for Social Animators working in various places in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The participants completed the course successfully and were awarded the diploma in legal-aid. Rev. Fr. Jose Changanacherry the provincial of the Society Of Jesus- Gujarat Province was the chief guest. He inspired with his powerful insights and expectation ad reminded about the various laws which help people for the better functioning of the society.

 Rev. Fr.P.D Mathew, the director of the center explains the need of the hour is to work for the dignity of human beings. He said human rights must be made fact and not an idealistic dream.

Prof. Ila Pandya and Rev. Fr. Jerome S.J from Pune province and one of the participants shared about enriching learning experiences and how it contributed to them and other participants in their personal growth.

 Rev. Fr. Jerome said, "I am able to make critical judgments on legal matters, ask questions to officers without fear, and discuss legal matters with others. I am able to give information and direct people to right places and right people. 

 The ceremony marked a historical moment at Nyay Darshan. The participants who completed the legal studies successfully were awarded diploma by Rev. Fr. Jose Changanacherry S.J.

 The  programme  was concluded by  vote  of thanks  given by Sr. Manjula Tuscano O.P.

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