NEW DELHI, March 6 -- The Capuchin friars celebrated the centenary of the establishment of their first Novitiate in India at Mussorie-Sardhana. Major Superiors, novice masters, and representatives from 13 canonical jurisdictions of the Capuchins serving in different parts of the country gathered at Sardhana in Uttar Pradesh on 24th February and at Mussorie in Uttarakhand on 25th February to mark the occasion. Keeping in mind the historicity of the Capuchin Novitiate at Mussorie and Sardhana, the celebration at Sardhana was centred around the Holy Eucharist presided over by Most Rev. Ignatius Mascranus, bishop of Simla- Chandigarh diocese. It was held in the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces, Sardhana.

In Mussorie, the celebration was held ...