SHILLONG: The two Franciscan brothers, Herman Wanniang, provincial superior of Franciscan Province, and Robert Maslai completed 25 years as religious Brothers of the Catholic Church on Friday.
The silver jubilee was celebrated at the provincial house of the religious congregation at St. Francis Mount, Umbir, near Damsite in Ri Bhoi district.
The concelebrated Mass was presided by Archbishop Dominic Jala in the presence of Bishop Victor of Jowai and 16 priests followed by the felicitation in honour of the two jubilarians.
As many as 500 people were present from all over Northeast and outside including the Franciscan brothers of this region since Brother Herman is currently the Provincial Superior of the North East Province.
In his Homily, Bishop Victor has congratulated the duo for completion of 25 years of their vows to remain faithful to the religious congregation and exhorted them to be committed to the call of God to serve him by serving the people wherever they are placed.