It was a day of festivities and joy. A day when our dear and Rev. Sr. Veronica Fernandes celebrated her Golden Jubilee of her vowed life. The Morning Prayer of the much-longed for day, celebrated the Triune God, who created the ‘light’ and came as “Light of the World” and whom Veronica heard Him say: “You are the light of the world” and promised Him to an “Ardent Light” after the example of our foundress, St. Mary Mazzarello and the first sisters. The climax moment was when Sr. Veronica burst forth with tears of joy her heart throbbing with gratitude and love for all the wonders God has worked in her fifty years of religious life moving the hearts of all present.
The solemn Holy Mass was the peak of the celebrations when accompanied by her dear ones, the jubilarian carrying lamps made her way to the altar offering up her life to glow and shine. She fervently renewed her ‘yes’ to God with love and unction. Rev. Sr. Caroline Fernandes, who had accompanied her 53 years ago to Katpadi crowned the jubilarian.
The choir led by Rev. Sr. Aruna Castelino resounded God’s praises filling the hearts with music and fervor.
The lively march to the hall was a hilarious time when our celebrity with her only brother, sisters and relations enjoyed as her feet tapped to the rhythm of the music. The presence of the past pupils was an added joy.
Sr. Veronica was also felicitated in the parish where she thanked Fr. Johny Nigrel, the parish priest and the parishioners for their love and support.