Diwali at Deepahalli 2011

On Wednesday, 26 October 2011, the Marianists on the Deepahalli compound gathered to celebrate the Indian Festival of Diwali.   

Chaminadean Workshop

On Saturday and Sunday, 22 and 23 October 2011, the District of India sponsored a workshop on the Chaminadean Charism.  Brothers from the neighboring communities, from Jakob Gapp School, the aspirants and the scholastics attended.  Fr. David and Bro. Mark gave presentation.  A number of discussions were also held.  Fr. Pragasam presided at the Eucharist.  A procession was held before the Eucharist.

Aspirancy Promises

On Friday, 21 October 2011, seventeen Indian young men made their promises as they began their Aspirancy Year.   

Our Lady of the Pillar

Our Lady of the Pillar Shrine

Bro. Binod makes the morning offering.

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The chapel is decorated for the celebration.

Our Lady of the Pillar in India

Bro. George gives the beat for the singing.

The scholasticate community celebrates the Eucharist.

Bro. Fedric gives the first reading.

Fr. Varghese makes the offering at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer.

On Wednesday, 12 October 2011, the Marianist Scholastics celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar.