Archdiocese of Bhopal on Saturday inaugurated one of the biggest churches in Madhya Pradesh, Our lady of Assumption Church here at the concluding day of Golden Jubilee held at Assumption Church in Arera Colony, Bhopal.
Archdiocese of Bhopal had recently organised grand events like Teachers and Non Teaching staff meets. ‘Our lady of Assumption Church’ was inaugurated in the presence of various pious dignitaries. Archbishop of Bhopal leo Cornelio welcomed the chief guest Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, who inaugurated the Our lady of Assumption Church.
This big church was constructed in 18 months, investing around Rs 2.5 crore and it can accommodate 2,000 people at a time. The Church is made with a modern architecture and has used pictures of depicting Indianised Bible story, it is made in a unique way and is widest at the altar, allowing people to sit near the altar; the church is built on part concrete and part cruses material.
Archbishop of Bombay Oswald Cardinal Gracias said, “I feel privileged that I was present today for the inauguration and met the members of Bhopal Archdiocese. I am very happy that they have completed their 50 years and I could be a part of their great contribution to Bhopal through inaugurating, Our lady of Assumption Church. I wish them all the best for the future and ask for blessings from the lord.”
Celebration continued by lowering the Golden Jubilee flag and a Ballet dance performance based on the biography of Saint Frances of Assisi (the Patron saint) by 600 students from Carmel Co-ed School and St Xavier’s, trained under the Ballet Mumbai team.