Inauguration of JD Women's Forum

The Inauguration Ceremony and Orientation Program of the JD Women’s Forum was held at the Centre for Women’s Study (CWS), Pune, on July 05, 2025, on the theme “Formation for an Indigenous Church.” The program commenced with the arrival of Frs. Peter Ignatius, John Karuvelil, Francis Gonslaves, Nishant Irudayadason, Herman Tirkey, Claudius Tauro, Sr. Clara Almeida, Sr. Sylvie Rodrigues and Bro. Geetan Santhumayor. The ceremony began with words of welcome to all and a short prayer service invoking the blessings of the Father. There was lighting of the lamp as a symbol of Christ’s light in our lives. Soon after the prayer service, Dr. Nishant Alphonse Irudayadason, animated the sisters, addressing them on the importance of women's role in the church. He asserted that women are the ones who prepared the ground for the sacramental legacy. He also spoke on faithfulness to God and their calling. 

Later the Orientation Program was conducted by Sr. Sylvie Rodrigues BS, the Animator of JD Women Students’ Forum. She explained the mission, vision, meaning, and purpose of the Women’s Forum. With great vigor and enthusiasm, the sisters organized a few minutes of recreation and games.