{"id":2316,"date":"2025-09-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/index.php\/news\/archbishop-victor-lyngdoh-credits-salesian-formation-for-priestly-perseverance-at-quinquennium-gathering\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T05:26:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:26:59","slug":"archbishop-victor-lyngdoh-credits-salesian-formation-for-priestly-perseverance-at-quinquennium-gathering","status":"publish","type":"province_news","link":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/news\/archbishop-victor-lyngdoh-credits-salesian-formation-for-priestly-perseverance-at-quinquennium-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh Credits Salesian Formation for Priestly Perseverance at Quinquennium Gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content-wrap read-single social-after-title\">\n<header class=\"entry-header pos-rel\">\n<div class=\"read-details\">\n<div class=\"entry-header-details af-cat-widget-carousel\">\n<div class=\"figure-categories read-categories figure-categories-bg categories-inside-image\">\n<ul class=\"cat-links\">\n<li class=\"meta-category\">\n<p>                                 Main News<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh Credits Salesian Formation for Priestly Perseverance at Quinquennium Gathering<\/h1>\n<div class=\"aft-post-excerpt-and-meta color-pad\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta author-links\">\n<p>                            <span class=\"item-metadata posts-author byline\"><br \/>\n                                            <i class=\"far fa-user-circle\"><\/i><\/p>\n<p>              Admin-ING<br \/>\n                    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"item-metadata posts-date\"><br \/>\n                    <i class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    September 25, 2025                <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aft-comment-view-share\">\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<p><!-- .entry-header --><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- end slider-section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-img pos-rel\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail full-width-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629575_1767629575-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-morenews-featured size-morenews-featured wp-post-image\" alt=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\">        <\/div>\n<p>                                                                                    <span class=\"aft-image-caption\"><\/p>\n<p>\n                                                    Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh of Shillong along with the young Salesian priests and brothers after the Holy Mass presided by him during the Quinquennium 2025 at Siloam.                                                <\/p>\n<p>                                            <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"color-pad\">\n<div class=\"entry-content read-details\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Archbishop Victor Lyngdoh of Shillong, presiding over the Holy Mass on 25<sup>th<\/sup> September 2025, the third day of the Inter-Provincial Quinquennium, delivered a powerful sermon steeped in Salesian spirituality, urging young priests and brothers to anchor their ministry in faith, humility, and compassion.<\/h3>\n<p>The gathering, which brings together the young Salesian priests and brothers of the Provinces of Guwahati and Shillong at Siloam, Umiam, heard the Archbishop trace his own priestly perseverance back to the formative guidance he received from the Salesian congregation.<\/p>\n<p>In a homily described as having a distinct \u2018Salesian touch,\u2019 Archbishop Lyngdoh offered a roadmap for religious life, addressing the core values essential for effective ministry. He advised the assembly to cultivate a deep, personal connection with God through faithful prayer. \u201cBe humble like Jesus and be obedient to lawful authority,\u201d he said, emphasizing the foundation of spiritual life.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on the role of a shepherd, the Archbishop called for hearts \u201cfull of compassion to know the sheep.\u201d He challenged the young Salesians to develop a passion for preaching the \u2018Word of God\u2019 with conviction and to witness to the truth with courage, reassuring them with Christ\u2019s words: \u201cDo not be afraid, I am with you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Moving to the specifics of the Salesian charism, Archbishop Lyngdoh ignited a call to missionary zeal. He stressed the importance of loyalty and dedication to the Salesian congregation and encouraged a special compassion for the poor. \u201cTo be of service to them\u2026 \u2018simplicity of life\u2019 is what every priest is asked to live,\u201d he stated, while also advocating for a spirit of patience and perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the dynamics of community life, the Archbishop highlighted the need for a forgiving spirit, joyfulness in mission, and unwavering cheerfulness. He underscored the importance of transparency in ministry and accountability in sharing responsibilities within the community.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding his sermon, Archbishop Lyngdoh invited the Salesians to a total surrender to the Lord. \u201cAllow God to do great things in your lives,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n<p>He also took a moment to express gratitude to the Salesian congregation for its century of dedicated service to the people of God in Northeast India, offering prayers for its continued flourishing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629575_1767629575-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8442\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629576_1767629576-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8443\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629576_1767629576-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8444\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629577_1767629577-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8445\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629577_1767629577-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8447\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629577_1767629577-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8448\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/content_1767629578_1767629578-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8446\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"post-item-metadata entry-meta author-links\">\n                                    <\/div>\n<nav class=\"navigation post-navigation\" aria-label=\"Continue Reading\">\n<h2 class=\"screen-reader-text\">Continue Reading<\/h2>\n<div class=\"nav-links\">\n<div class=\"nav-previous\"><span class=\"em-post-navigation\">Previous:<\/span> Happy Birthday Dear Fr Jimmy T. 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