Don Bosco Provincial House, Tiruchy By Thamburaj VincentTiruchy, Feb. 7. Installation of the New Provincial for the Salesian Province of Tiruchy.
It was one of the happiest moments in the history of Salesian Province of Tiruchy which took place on 5th February 2011. The day was full of harmony and bliss when the Salesian family of Tiruchy Province gathered together at Don Bosco Provincial House for the Installation of the New Provincial Rev.Fr.ALBERT JOHNSON sdb. The chief guest was Rev.Fr.Maria Arokiam sdb, Regional Superior, South Asia in whose honor the installation was held. Along with the Regional Superior, the Former Provincial Fr.Amalraj Susai sdb and the New Provincial Fr. Albert Johnson joined together and celebrated the Holy Mass which started at 9.30 in the morning. In the middle of the Mass the Installation Letter from Rev. Fr.Pascaul Chavez, Rector Major was read out by Fr.Amalraj Susai and Fr.Albert Johnson sdb was installed as the New Provincial for the Salesian Province of Tiruchy on that moment onwards.
Followed by the Mass, a felicitation programme was organized. As a prelude the prayer song was performed by the sisters of FMA. Fr.John Dharmanathan sdb, Director, Don Bosco-Therespuram gave a felicitation speech. A Message Programme was acted upon by the Salesians of The Retreat, Yercaud. In his special address, the former provincial Fr.Amalraj Susai sdb, shared about his experience as a Provincial for the past six years, thanked every one for the support and cooperation and greeted the New Provincial to be successful in the coming years. A comedy play was performed by the Salesians of Don Bosco, Thanjavur. After that, Rev.Fr.Maria Arokiam sdb, Regional Superior, South Asia gave a felicitation speech. Then a dance was performed by the Salesians, Pre-Novitiate, Coimbatore. Followed by, the celebrity, Rev.Fr.Albert Johnson sdb, Provincial, gave a speech in which he thanked everyone for their presence. He remembered the efforts and services of Fr.Amalraj Susai sdb, the former provincial. The programme was concluded with the Hymn to Don Bosco followed by a delicious dinner. Fr.Charles sdb, Principal, Don Bosco Community College, was the Master of Ceremony who spoke to the audience and kept the events moving entertainingly. By the efforts of the Salesians of the organizing committee the celebration was made a grand success.