1st of July was the day filled with mixed
feelings. The Albertine family bid farewell to Rev. Fr. Joseph Prasad Pinto OFM
Cap., the Rector who served St. Albert’s College Ranchi (SAC) for the past 6
years (2009-2015). It was also the day of installation of the New Rector, Rev. Fr. Deepak Valerian
Tauro.
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| Fr. Deepak Valerian Tauro |
Earlier, in the month of April, a grand welcome was given by the Staff and students when the Nunciature announced his name to be the Rector of SAC.
[In the pictures below: Fr. Michael Ignatius, Fr. Raju Felix Crasta, Fr. John Crasta and Students]
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| Ceremonial Welcome |
The programme began in the evening with the concelebrated
Eucharist with His Eminence Telesphore Cardinal P.Toppo, the Archbishop of
Ranchi and the Patron of SAC, Most. Rev. Felix Toppo SJ, the Vice Chancellor,
Most Rev. Telesphore Bilung SVD, the Auxilary Bishop of Ranchi Archdiocese,
Most. Rev. Charles Soreng SJ, Bishop Emiritus of the diocese of Hazaribag and the
staff of the seminary. His Eminence Telesphore P. Cardinal Toppo, in his
introduction thanked God for the gift of Fr. Prasad Pinto, as a Rector and
formator of SAC for the past 6 years and prayed for the New Rector. Most. Rev. Felix Toppo S.J., the Vice
Chancellor of SAC broke the Word of God. After a beautiful homily, installation
ceremony was conducted. Most Rev. Telesphore Bilung SVD, the Auxiliary Bishop
of Ranchi Archdiocese read in the decree issued by the Vatican on the
appointment of the New Rector, Fr. Deepak Valerian Tauro, who was one of the
Staff of SAC. Vice-Chancellor received the Act of Faith and Oath from the New
Rector.
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| Vice-Chancellor - Most Rev. Felix Toppo S.J Breaking the Word of God during the Holy Eucharist |
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| Reading In of the Decree by Most Rev. Telesphore Bilung SVD, the Auxiliary Bishop |
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| An Act of Faith by Fr. Deepak Tauro, In front of the Vice Chancellor |
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| An Act of Faith by Fr. Deepak Tauro, In front of the Vice Chancellor |
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| Signing the Document |
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| Vice-Chancellor Congratulating the New Rector |
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| His Eminence Telesphore Cardinal P. Toppo The Patron of the Seminary along with other bishops and priests during the Eucharist |
Farewell to the Outgoing Rector, Rev. Fr. Joseph Prasad Pinto OFM Cap.
After the mass, was a felicitation programme arranged
in the SAC auditorium. There were two main programmes: Farewell to the outgoing
Rector and Welcome to the incoming rector. Br. Xavier Topno, the compere of the
programme welcomed the distinguished guests: H.E. Telesphore P. Cardinal Toppo,
Most. Rev. Felix Toppo S.J., Most. Rev. Charles Soreng S.J., Most. Rev.
Telesphore Bilung SVD and Rev. Fr. Joseph Marianus Kujur S.J., the Jesuit
Provincial of Ranchi Province. Theology brothers sang a beautiful farewell song
which was followed by a short video presentation prepared by Brs. Praveen
Sequira and Bibin Thekkedath on the life and activities of the outgoing rector.
In fact they were the ‘sweet memories’ of the beloved rector. The video made
the outgoing rector emotional. This was followed by a short felicitation speech
by Fr. John Crasta, the Prefect of theology and Registrar of the Faculty. In
his speech he said, “Throughout the life, Fr. Rector had the passion to serve
the humanity and the church. He played a key role of playing social work
department by encouraging the brothers to interact and work with the socially
deprived children. He was a man of humor which made even the most difficult
challenges more bearable”. Most. Rev. Felix Toppo appreciated Rector thereafter
and honoured him with a shawl and a sapling, not before thanking profusly for
his wonderful service rendered to the church of Chotanagpur and to SAC in
particular. Then, there were a few words of sentiments by the outgoing Rector,
Rev. Fr. Joseph P. Pinto OFM Cap. He appreciated the Board of Bishops, Staff
and students of St. Albert College. He also congratulated the New Rector and
wished him the very best. With this the first part of the programme came to its
end.
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| Farewell Song by the Brothers |
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| Bishop Felix Toppo Thanking the Outgoing Rector |
As you take your new road,
We wish you a cup of success,
A pint of happiness,
And a jug of achievements.
May you live the life of your dreams each moment
Welcome to the New Rector: Fr. Deepak V. Tauro
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| Felicitation Song by the Brothers |
The second part of the programe was welcoming of the
New Rector. There was a beautiful welcome song by the Philosophy Choir. Then, the
New Rector Rev. Fr. Deepak Valerian Tauro addressed the gathering and expressed
his vision and mission. First and foremost, he thanked God for electing him as
the NEW RECTOR. He also thanked the outgoing Rector for his dedicated service.
In his address, he said, “Let us build a good relationship with our Bishops,
Gurus, Co-workers and all those who come in contact with us.” He said that the term ‘authority’ in the
church means ‘service’, and promised that he will be always at the service of
the Church. He expressed his vision in terms of Spiritual Revival of the
community, Intellectual formation, Fuller commitment of the Staff in the formation
of the students and discipline of the self and of others. He proposed to create
an Eco-task Force to protect the environment. Finally, he finished his address
with a saying “a New born sweeps well” and asked all the staff and students to
become a new broom so that the community remains vibrant and God living.
At the end of the programme, His Eminence Telesphore
Cardinal P. Topp expressed the words of blessing but not before felicitating Rev.
Deepak Tauro with a shawl and a sapling. The programme concluded with the
seminary Anthem.
News Report by Dainik Bhaskar
Blog Report by
Fr. R.F.Crasta and Br. Bibin V.
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