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The blessing of the Mission Cross is shared with formators, spiritual parents, and community members on a day filled with joy, grace, and missionary commitment.

Bestowal of the Mission Cross at Divine Word Seminary, Pune

Source: INM Province Newsletter June 2025

On 8th June 2025, eleven of the newly ordained priests gathered at Divine Word Seminary (DWS), Pune, to receive their Mission Cross, a cherished tradition in the Society of the Divine Word. The celebration coincided with the Feast of Pentecost.

The gracious occasion was presided over by Fr. Tomy Thomas SVD, Provincial Superior of the INM Province. Fr. Jesuraj Rayappan SVD, Rector of DWS, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the significance of the Mission Cross in his introductory remarks. Following this, Fr. Tomy bestowed the Mission Crosses on the newly ordained priests and prayed over them the prayer of sending forth of the missionaries. The ceremony was witnessed by members of the DWS, Ishvani, and SSS communities, along with the spiritual parents of the newly ordained priests. After receiving the Mission Cross, the new priests were warmly felicitated by their younger confreres. In turn, they expressed heartfelt gratitude to the DWS community and their formators for the invaluable support and guidance received during their initial formation. The day was filled with blessings and graces, marked by the joyful presence and commitment of the newly ordained priests.

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