The Golden Jubilee of the Kohima Jesuits. Rev. Fr. Arturo Sosa, Abascal, SJ. is the main Celebrant. 7 March 2020 at Loyola School, Jakhama. the Ongami tribal elders welcome Fr. Sosa with a tribal Shawl and a cermonial head dress.

The Golden Jubilee of the Kohima Jesuits. Rev. Fr. Arturo Sosa, Abascal, SJ. is the main Celebrant. 7 March 2020 at Loyola School, Jakhama. the Ongami tribal elders welcome Fr. Sosa with a tribal Shawl and a cermonial head dress.

Fr; Melvil Pereira, SJ, Mission Superior & Fr. Sosa lead the procession to the entrance of Loyola School.

Fr; Melvil Pereira, SJ, Mission Superior & Fr. Sosa lead the procession to the entrance of Loyola School.

At the entrance of the school, Kohima's bishop, Rev. John Moolachira, Fr. Sosa, Melvil Pereira, SJ, Anand Pereira, SJ, address those gathered - including 9 bishops before the unveiling of the plaque on the large Stone Oblisk erected to memorialize t

At the entrance of the school, Kohima's bishop, Rev. John Moolachira, Fr. Sosa, Melvil Pereira, SJ, Anand Pereira, SJ, address those gathered - including 9 bishops before the unveiling of the plaque on the large Stone Oblisk erected to memorialize the Jubilee.

After the unveiling by Fr. Sosa, Hector D'Souza, SJ. straightens the curtain and Anand Pereira, SJ, reads a proclamation.

After the unveiling by Fr. Sosa, Hector D'Souza, SJ. straightens the curtain and Anand Pereira, SJ, reads a proclamation.

Fr. Hector D'Souza, the first superior and founder of the Kohima Mission poses with his long-term friends and supporters.

Fr. Hector D'Souza, the first superior and founder of the Kohima Mission poses with his long-term friends and supporters.

The priests and bishops vested on Loyola school's basketball court.

The priests and bishops vested on Loyola school's basketball court.

The Golden Jubilee of the Kohima Jesuits. Rev. Fr. Arturo Sosa, Abascal, SJ. is the main Celebrant. 7 March 2020 at Loyola School, Jakhama. The Ongami tribals lead the procession.

The Golden Jubilee of the Kohima Jesuits. Rev. Fr. Arturo Sosa, Abascal, SJ. is the main Celebrant. 7 March 2020 at Loyola School, Jakhama. The Ongami tribals lead the procession.

The procession makes it way to the soccer field and a large tent. The Jesuit residence is on the right.

The procession makes it way to the soccer field and a large tent. The Jesuit residence is on the right.

The bishops finally make the entrance to the tent where 2700 gathered for the Mass.

The bishops finally make the entrance to the tent where 2700 gathered for the Mass.

The offertory procession featured eight women carrying their offerings in large baskets to be blessed by Bishop John Moolachira and Fr. Sosa.

The offertory procession featured eight women carrying their offerings in large baskets to be blessed by Bishop John Moolachira and Fr. Sosa.

Music was provided by the combined choirs of three Jesuit run schools.

Music was provided by the combined choirs of three Jesuit run schools.

All flowers were in pots so they could be replanted - at the request of Fr. Sosa.

All flowers were in pots so they could be replanted - at the request of Fr. Sosa.

Fr. Raymond D'Souza, SJ, "Wraps" Fr. Arturo Sosa in a special shawl to honor him. A few minutes later, Fr. Sosa surprised Fr. Raymond by wrapping him with a shawl.

Fr. Raymond D'Souza, SJ, "Wraps" Fr. Arturo Sosa in a special shawl to honor him. A few minutes later, Fr. Sosa surprised Fr. Raymond by wrapping him with a shawl.

Fr. Klaus Väthröder SJ. Director of Jesuiten Mission, Nuremberg awaits wrapping by Fr..Arul Susalmanickam, SJ former Kohima Mission superior.

Fr. Klaus Väthröder SJ. Director of Jesuiten Mission, Nuremberg awaits wrapping by Fr..Arul Susalmanickam, SJ former Kohima Mission superior.

Many tribal leaders were wrapped, presented with a plaque, and a nice gift for their decades of service.

Many tribal leaders were wrapped, presented with a plaque, and a nice gift for their decades of service.

Fr. Stanislaus D'Souza, SJ, Provincial of the mother province of Karnataka & Fr. Walter Fernandes, SJ, present Fr. Sosa with a history of the mission, READING THE PAST TO WRITE THE FUTURE, that he wrote in 3 months. Fr. Melvil Pereria, SJ on the

Fr. Stanislaus D'Souza, SJ, Provincial of the mother province of Karnataka & Fr. Walter Fernandes, SJ, present Fr. Sosa with a history of the mission, READING THE PAST TO WRITE THE FUTURE, that he wrote in 3 months. Fr. Melvil Pereria, SJ on the right.

Fr. Anand Pereira, SJ, gives the final address before the combined choirs sing the last song.

Fr. Anand Pereira, SJ, gives the final address before the combined choirs sing the last song.

A vew from the rear of the tent to show scale.

A vew from the rear of the tent to show scale.