Saturday, February 14, 2015

Visit to Nongstoin, Mawlangdep, Friary of St. Francis of Assisi

 We are waiting for the Manna to arrive........in a restaurant ....
 A new high way being built to connect many villages to the town...
 Hugo feels like a cow boy by the roadside....the scenery is like a cowboy films...
 Town of Nongstoin

Newly built church dedicated to st. Francis of assisi. Brothers have worked hard to get financial help and support from many places. Br. Tom and community has really put their heart and soul in building the same

 The boarding run by the friars.....there are 50 boys......
 Bishop Victor of Nongstoin visited us......he is a very simple and down to earth Bishop. He spoke well about the capuchins. He admitted that the capuchins have changed the face of the Mission. Brothers good certificate....keep it up

 Br. Tom welcoming the bishop....FCC sisters....who too run the hostel and help in the school
 a simple dinner locally prepared.....good food...tasty....Hugo just loved it....

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