The Catholic Women Association (CWA), Mon, concluded its three-day Silver Jubilee celebration on Sunday at the Don Bosco Centre, Mon, marking 25 years of dedicated service, faith witness, and community building. The Jubilee coincided with the Konyak Catholic Convention under the theme “To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour” (Luke 4:19).
The celebration began with the blessing of the Jubilee Monolith by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima. Rev. Fr. Francis T. J., Centre In-charge, welcomed clergy, religious members, invited guests, and the faithful.
The Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist, presided over by Bishop Thoppil, was the spiritual highlight. In his homily, he described the Jubilee as a sacred moment to celebrate, reflect, and rededicate to the mission of proclaiming the Lord’s favour. Quoting Isaiah, he likened the CWA’s journey to a desert that has blossomed, offering comfort and hope. He commended the women for strengthening parish life through prayer, liturgy, family apostolate, and charitable works, and cited St. James: “faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead” (James 2:17).
The felicitation programme featured Pakon Phom, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mon, as the Special Guest. Rev. Fr. Arokiasamy recalled the growth of the Catholic community from three families to over forty. Ruokuoheü Roselyn, NCWA President, urged women to live Gospel values authentically. The Jubilee included faith-formation sessions, cultural performances, devotional songs, and concluded with a community feast celebrating unity and gratitude.