Catholic Association of Nagaland concludes its 5th convention in Jalukie with the induction of new office bearers led by President Jonas Yanthan.
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DIMAPUR — The 5th convention of the Catholic Association of Nagaland (CAN) concluded with a thanksgiving mass on Monday.
According to a press release, Sunday, January 11, marked the organisational high point of the convention at Jalukie. The day included sessions, a holy mass, the blessing of newly elected office bearers, a Eucharistic procession through Jalukie town, and a cultural night.
During the sessions, Dr. Johnny Kadunsin Ruangmei, president of CAN, spoke on “Faith, hope, and love in action in the mission of CAN”, calling upon Catholics to live their faith through active engagement in the church and society.
Fr. Dr. Francis Cheerangal, principal of St. Xavier College, Jalukie, addressed the gathering on “Living the principles of Catholic social teaching in the context of Nagaland”, stressing justice, peace, and social responsibility rooted in Gospel values.
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The holy mass was presided over by Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima. During the mass, the newly elected CAN office bearers for the term 2026–2029 were formally blessed.
The newly blessed office bearers are Jonas Yanthan (president), Khrotso John Koza and Mopnyei Phom (vice presidents), Victor Kevilhouthie Yhome (secretary general), John Yimkhiung and Ruvisie Mark Poji (secretaries), Kolevi Kent (treasurer), John Tsulise, N Lanusangba Leander Aier, Dr. Kekhrieseno Christina, Nyanbeni Humtsoe, and Pukhaxü Luke (executive members), and Dr. Johnny Ruangmei, Elias T Lotha, Rovilatuo Nicholas Mor, Mathew Sangtam, and Neingulie Michael Krome (advisors).
Following the mass, a Eucharistic procession was held from the convention venue through Jalukie town. The procession concluded at St. Xavier Parish, Jalukie, where the benediction was imparted by the bishop.