The annual Sacred Eucharistic procession of the Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong took place at the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians in Laitumkhrah, Shillong, in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya on Sunday, November 10.
Thousands of Catholics from various parishes and dioceses participated in this profound display of faith.
The Eucharistic procession symbolizes the Catholic community’s deep belief in the presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, the highest form of worship within the Catholic Church.
Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh of Shillong presided over the Holy Mass as the chief celebrant, later leading the Blessed Sacrament in the procession.
He was joined by council members of the archdiocese, parish priests, rectors, major superiors, provincials, government officials, MLAs, MDCs, DC of East Khasi Hills, and delegates from dioceses across Northeast India and beyond.
During his homily, Archbishop Lyngdoh expressed gratitude for the faithful’s generosity in supporting the needs of the Church.
"Seeing God in the journey of faith is an essential part of Christian life,” he said.
The Archbishop also commemorated significant milestones, recalling that “90 years ago, on November 10, 1934, Bishop Stephen Ferrando and Bishop Louis Mathias were ordained by Archbishop Ferdinand Perier at this very place, the Calvary of the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians.”
He also highlighted the centenary of the arrival of the great missionary, Fr. Constantine Vendrame, in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills.
As thousands walked in the procession or prayed from various spots around the Cathedral grounds, the event reinforced unity among the Catholic community in Shillong and drew attendees from nearby dioceses.
Concluding the procession, Archbishop Lyngdoh announced the Jubilee Year 2025 of the Universal Church with the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” and declared the coming “Year of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
He also mentioned the upcoming Diamond Jubilee in 2029 and the centenary of the Archdiocese in 2034, marking these future milestones for the faithful.
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