June 19, 2022 was a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving for the members of the Society of St Paul at Jorhat, Assam. Our friends and well-wishers including two bishops flocked to our premises to felicitate us and to pray for us as our newly constructed chapel and book centre were blessed and dedicated to the Lord and his mission.
The day’s programme began with a welcome address by Fr Tijo Antony. Br Blaise Thadathil, the Provincial Bursar, cut the ribbon and inaugurated the book centre. Most Rev Dr Joseph Aind, bishop emeritus of the diocese of Dibrugarh, then blessed the new book centre and exhorted the faithful to make use of the centre for their spiritual nourishment and to come closer to the Lord.
After the blessing of the book centre the assembly went in procession to the new chapel for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist as the choir melodiously sang the entrance hymn. The Holy Mass was presided over by Most Rev Dr Albert Hemrom, Bishop of the diocese of Dibrugarh and was concelebrated by Bishop Joseph Aind and several priests. As the Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ on the day, the bishop in his homily explained the meaning of the Eucharist and its importance in our daily life.
After the Holy Mass Fr Rony Lewis, Delegate of the Community of Jorhat, proposed the vote of thanks and took this opportunity to specially felicitate Bishop Albert Hermon, Bishop Joseph Aind, and Br Blaise. He also felicitated the engineer, the contractor, the electrician, the painters and the interior designers. Fr Philip SDB, Rector of Rua Home, who compered the programme was profusely appreciated.
Thereafter the congregation gathered near the new mobile book shop (Granth Rath). The Bishop of Dibrugarh, Most Rev Dr Albert Hemrom, blessed the new mobile bus and handed over its key to the driver.
The day’s festivities came to an end with a fellowship meal served to all those who attended the inaugural function.

14 May 2022 marked a milestone for the community of Bangalore in India-Great Britain-Ireland Province. The day witnessed the blessing and inauguration of our new house which was one of the priorities of the last Provincial Chapter. By the Divine providence and the timely initiative of the Provincial government, the dream came true!
The new house was inaugurated by Rev Fr Varghese Gnalian, the Provincial superior. Most Rev Dr Peter Machado, (Archbishop of Bangalore, blessed the building in the presence of Bishop George Dodo (Bishop of Zaria, Nigeria), Fr Sajith Cyriac, Superior and a large number of priests, sisters, well-wishers and friends. The presence of many fellow Paulines from SSP, DSP and PDDM added to our joy.
The new house is going to be a major formation house in the province. It is also the residence of members who engage in various apostolic activities in the campus. The building has various faculties for different programmes and meetings. One of the main attractions of the building is the chapel. “The chapel looks beautiful with the fine and traditional interiors and creates a conducive atmosphere for prayer and liturgy,” remarked the archbishop in his homily.
A short felicitation programme was held after the Mass to honour the special invitees and the team behind the construction. The short visit of local MLA Sri Manjunath was quite significant on the occasion. A sumptuous meal was served to all the guests.
Congratulations to the Provincial government, the local community of Bangalore and all those who contributed their share in realizing this project!
 

Rev Jereus Bangcaya, originally from the Province of the Philippines, who belongs to India-Great Britain-Ireland Province and a member of the London community, was ordained in his home country, on 23 April 2022 in St Paul’s sanctuary at Makati by Most Rev Sofronio A. Bancud, Bishop of Cabanatuan. The ceremony was graced by a large member of Priests and Brothers from the Philippines, Pauline sisters, co-operators, friends and well-wishers. Fr Joshy Thumbakkatt, Superior of London community was present at the occasion representing the Indian Paulines. 
The newly Ordained priest, Fr Jereus Bangcaya celebrated his First Holy Eucharist on the following day in our parish, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, at Pasay in the presence of his family members, relatives, fellow Paulines, co-operators, benefactors and a large number of parishioners. 
The members of the Province congratulate Fr Jereus Bangcaya on this joyful occasion and wish him many more years of fruitful and effective Pauline ministry at the service of the people of God. 
 

April 23, 2022, was a red-letter day for the India-Great Britain-Ireland Province of the Society of St Paul, particularly for the community at Kozhikode. On this day, during a prayerful service organized by Fr Felix and our community members there, Fr Varghese Gnalian, the Provincial Superior, blessed and laid the foundation stone for the Media Complex cum Residence at Marykunnu, Kozhikode, Kerala. Present at the event were also Br Blaise, Thadathil, the Provincial Bursar, our Parish Priest, religious from the neighbouring communities, well-wishers, friends and the members of the Kozhikode community. The construction is expected to complete in one year.