{"id":18798,"date":"2026-08-31T13:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/?post_type=province_news&p=18798"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:39:53","slug":"st-josephs-sodality-goalpara-zone-holds-annual-gathering-at-damra","status":"publish","type":"province_news","link":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/news\/st-josephs-sodality-goalpara-zone-holds-annual-gathering-at-damra\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Joseph\u2019s Sodality Goalpara Zone Holds Annual Gathering at Damra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The St. Joseph\u2019s Sodality of the Goalpara Zone held its zonal gathering at Michael the Archangel Church, Damra, on Sunday, August 30, bringing together around 270 participants<\/strong> for a day of prayer, spiritual animation and fellowship.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The programme began at 9:00 a.m. with the arrival of the participants, followed by tea. The spiritual activities commenced at 9:20 a.m. with Eucharistic Adoration, an opportunity for Confession, the Rosary and Morning Prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 10:30 a.m., Rev. Fr. Vincent Xalxo, SDB, Parish Priest of Michael the Archangel Church, Damra, welcomed and introduced the gathering. The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Sojan, Director of St. Joseph\u2019s Sodality, Archdiocese of Guwahati.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his reflection, Fr. Sojan, highlighted the virtues of St. Joseph, particularly his faith, humility, obedience, simplicity and dedication to God\u2019s will. He encouraged the members of the Sodality to imitate the virtues of St. Joseph in their daily lives and to become witnesses of Christian values in their families and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gathering continued with a spiritual animation session at 12:00 noon, which provided the participants with an opportunity for reflection, learning and renewal of their commitment to the Sodality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day concluded with lunch at 3:00 p.m., after which the participants departed for their respective places. The gathering served as an occasion for the members of St. Joseph\u2019s Sodality from the Goalpara Zone to deepen their faith, strengthen their fellowship and renew their commitment to living the virtues of their patron, St. Joseph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

News Courtesy: <\/strong>Fr Vincent Xalxo SDB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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