Jharkhand, Ranchi, Kokar, Nov. 10, 2018: George Topno was ordained deacon by His grace Archbishop, Felix Toppo at Holy Angel’s Church Kokar, Ranchi.
It was a long awaited day for the ordained, his family members and above all for the confreres of New Delhi province to witness his diaconate. All the participants were blessed to enter into an ordination service at 9.30 a.m.
Fr. Naresh Kujur, the vice-provincial welcomed everyone to the solemn celebration. During the homily His grace exhorted the deacon to have love for God, understand the meaning of being a deacon and his responsibility and finally to prepare for his priestly ordination with fervour and complete trust in God.
The event was witnessed by family members, priests and religious, his companions from St. Albert’s collage and boys and girls of Don Bosco school Kokar, altogether numbering about 300.
The province appreciates Don Bosco community, Kokar under the guidance of Fr. Michael, the rector and Fr. Charles Xalxo, the parish priest for organizing this day and for the meaningful liturgy.