Nam Vazhvu (Our Life), a Catholic Tamil weekly published by the Tamil Nadu Bishops' Council since 1975, honored three veteran writers for their significant contributions during its Golden Jubilee celebrations for the Tiruchirappalli zone on March 31, 2025, at St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall, Melaputhur, Tamil Nadu, India.
The opening ceremony took place on January 22, 2025, at St. Britto Higher Secondary School, Gnanaolivupuram, Madurai.
Prof. Antony Cruz, former Head of the Department of Tamil at St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, Ms. Leema Rose, and Mrs. Catherine Arockiasamy were recognized for enriching the weekly magazine’s readership for many years.
Nam Vazhvu expressed gratitude to contributors from every diocese in Tamil Nadu.
Fr. Raja Sekaran, chief editor of Nam Vazhvu, welcomed the gathering on behalf of Bishop Lourdu Anandam, the magazine’s chairperson.
Bishop S. Arockia Raj of Tiruchirappalli, the chief guest, emphasized the role of the media in spreading Catholic teachings and fostering social and political awareness among Tamil-speaking communities.
Father Paul Raj Michael, Rector of St. Joseph's College, Trichy, stressed the connection between reading and writing, highlighting their role in intellectual growth.
Mangala Mary, a member of the women's commission of the Tiruchirappalli Diocese, suggested more content on women’s empowerment and liberation theology.
Readers shared their experiences, and a documentary on the magazine’s journey was presented.
The editorial team, led by Fr. Raja Sekaran along with Fr. Gnana Sekaran and Fr. Arun Prasath, engaged with attendees and addressed their queries.
The celebration saw participation from Sister Gaspar Mary, Provincial Superior of Trichy of St. Anne’s, Brother Irudayam, Superior of the Montfort Brothers, and Fr. Ambrose, Director of Nallayan Nilayam, the Pastoral Center of the Trichy Diocese.
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