The year-long celebration of the consecrated life came to an end on January 24, 2016 with the lighting of the lamp by Cardinal Telesphore P Toppo, Archbishop leo Comelio, John kusumalayam OP, Fr Xavier S VD, Fr Mathew VC and Fr Johnson CMI.
In the inaugural ceremony Cardinal Toppo addressed the Gathering saying consecrated life is a challenge in the modern world therefore we need to cherish and live in the life of Christ who taught us to love everyone as brothers and Sisters. Archbishop leo Cornelio urged 2000 lathers and sisters that we are called not to be successful but to be faithful to our call to serve others.
Fr John in his address asked the consecrated people to be different from others social workers. We are not social workers but to live our life such a way to witness God's love so that we may learn to love and to be loved.
The inaugural ceremony began with a prayer life dance by the students of Holy Family school.
After lunch break, Satianath Sarangi, a noted social worker interacted with the consecrated persons on the expectations people have from all. He continued saying that you all are asked to save the planet, the earth. Industrial pollution and the not respecting the earth has caused lot if poison 10 the people to live. He asked the participants to challenge the situation by raising voice against imbalance in the nature.
later, 35 consecrated persons above 50 years of age were felicitated by Archbishop leo Comelio and appreciated their dedicated service for the society. Mount Carmel school students presented wishing song and congratulations song for all.