JAMMU, DECEMBER 21:
Governor N.N. Vohra and First Lady Mrs. Usha Vohra participated in the
Christmas Gathering organised at the Carmel Convent School, last evening.
Wishing
everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year, Governor
observed that such joyous occasions kindle feelings of understanding and
togetherness which are essential for harmonious and peaceful coexistence.
Governor lauded the role being played
by the Catholic Christian Missions in spreading quality education in the State
and hoped that they would continue to provide educational opportunities to
children, particularly those from the disadvantaged sections of the society. He
observed, with appreciation that it is more than a century since the
missionaries lit the lamp of knowledge in the State and, presently, the Diocese
of Jammu and Srinagar is providing education through 35 schools in the State.
Governor
stressed the crucial importance of youth being provided with value based
education which, he observed, is essential for imbuing them with moral, ethical
and cultural values. He emphasised the importance of insulating children from
the immoral and unethical influences and activities.
Governor
and the First Lady, along with other dignitaries, joined in the Christmas cake
being cut on the occasion.
The
programme, which started with prayer dance, comprised reading from the Bible,
followed by a short prayer by Ms. Sebyanti Surin form St. Mary’s Garrison Church,
Gandhi Nagar and carols sung by students from Carmel Convent school and
Presentation Convent school.
The
Welcome Address was given by Rev. Fr. Jose Vadakkel, Vicar General and the
Christmas Message was given by Most Rev. Ivan Albert Pereira, Bishop of
Jammu-Srinagar.
Prof. R.D. Sharma, Vice Chancellor,
University of Jammu, who was Guest of Honour, lauded the services being
provided by the missionaries in the educational sector.
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