Province News

Patna Province Works in Aurangabad Growing Quickly
Thursday, April 11, 2002

The new school building at Aurangabad
February 18, 2002, was a red-letter day for St. Ignatius School, Aurangabad. The new wing of the high school was inaugurated with the blessing by Archbishop B.J. Osta, and Fr. Provincial T.A. Sammy cutting the ribbon. Fr. John Bosco and scholastic Rajan Lakra, ably assisted by the staff and students, prepared a colorful cultural culture program. The prayer service before the blessing was tastefully conducted with readings and chants from various religions. Fr. Rajesh Kant made the massive gathering happy with refreshments. We appreciated the presence of our brothers and sisters from other communities.

The village work is thriving. On Feb. 23, Rajan and Rajesh brought together over 350 children at Children’s Day at Hemantpur. Many of the nearby villagers gathered also. Rajesh Kant and the sisters organized a Training Program for non-formal education animators and health workers from Feb. 26 to 28. The District Magistrate of Aurangabad, Mr. S. Siddarth, was so impressed by the villagers that he spent over two hours with the people. Mr. Dilip Tirkey, the Block Development Officer, also encouraged the villagers to start self-help groups to build a united community

Fr. Abe Puthumana, Archbishop Osta and Provincial T.A. Samy, at the blessing of the new building