SAC DARPAN: An Ode to Rev. Fr. Shailendra Bara S.J.

Monday 7 July 2014

An Ode to Rev. Fr. Shailendra Bara S.J.

I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.

Henceforth there is laid up for me

The crown of righteousness.

2 Tim 4:7-8

Birth: June 25, 1953
Entry into the S.J.: October 6, 1972

Priestly Ordination: May 4, 1985

Final Profession: December 31, 1991

Death: July 6, 2014

Prof. Shailendra Bara S.J., Scripture Professor of St. Albert’s College over 20 years has gone to his eternal abode. The SAC has lost one of its best jewels. The students have lost one of their loving professors. The staff of SAC has lost one of their loving companions. We miss you Fr. Shailendra.

Fr. Shailendra taught scripture in SAC from 1993 onwards, first as a resident professor and then as a visiting professor. Just last month (June 2014) the Vice-Chancellor of SAC had appointed him as the resident professor. Before he could come and stay here, he said good bye to all of us. All that we say now is, WE MISS YOU FR. SHAILENDRA BARA.

Funeral mass was held at St. Mary's Cathedral, Ranchi at 10 a.m. on July 7, 2014. Vice-chancellor of SAC Rt. Rev. Felix Toppo, the Bishop of Jamshedpur was the Main Celebrant. Bishop Elect of Ranchi Diocese, Telesphore Bilung, Provincial of Ranchi Jesuits Rev. Fr. Marianus Kujur S.J., Rev. David Bara, the elder brother of Fr. Shailendra were the others who concelebrated at the Eucharist along with over 80 priests.