Governor and Chief Minister Grace Closing Function of Mizoram Catholic Church Centenary Celebrations

Aizawl, the 30th November, 2025: Mizoram, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), and Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma today jointly attended the grand closing ceremony of the year-long Mizoram Catholic Church Centenary Jubilee celebrations held at Bishop’s House Compound, Ramthar Veng, Aizawl.

In his address, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh described the completion of 100 years by the Catholic Church in Mizoram as a deeply joyous and significant milestone. He paid tributes to the early missionaries who, a century ago, brought not only the Gospel but also education, healthcare and community development to the people of Mizoram. “The visible fruits of their labour are evident today in the unity, peace and mutual respect that have become the hallmark characteristics of Mizoram society,” he said.

The Governor lauded the Catholic Church for its outstanding contribution towards building the social, spiritual and moral foundations of the state. He particularly highlighted its exemplary work in social service, healthcare, education, inter-church harmony and youth development. Calling upon the Catholic community to continue its mission with renewed vigour in the century ahead, he urged greater engagement of youth, effective use of digital platforms, continued promotion of peace and unity, and enhanced commitment towards serving the poor and marginalised sections of society.

Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the Catholic Church and its entire congregation on this historic occasion. He gratefully recalled that the very first non-government high school in Mizoram, St. Paul’s High School, was established by the Catholic Church. “Because of the pioneering efforts of the Catholic Church, Mizoram today boasts some of the finest educational institutions in the state and the country, many of which consistently rank among the best in India,” he stated.

The Chief Minister also praised the Church’s compassionate service towards the underprivileged, noting the remarkable work carried out through the Zoram Entu Pawl (ZEP) and other initiatives. He acknowledged that many distinguished Mizo leaders, administrators and achievers in various fields have emerged from the Catholic community. On behalf of the people of Mizoram, Pu Lalduhoma expressed profound gratitude to the Catholic Church for its century of selfless service and invaluable contributions to the state.

The programme was also attended by the Minister for School Education, Dr. Vanlalthlana.

The Catholic Church in Mizoram was formally established on 1st February 1925. At present, it has a membership exceeding 20,000.

 

Larsap leh Chief Minister te’n Mizoram Catholic Kohhran Centenary kharna hun telpui (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 30th November, 2025: Mizoram Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) leh Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma te chuan vawiin khan Mizoram Catholic Kohhrante’n kum 100 an tlin lawmna puala kumtluana programme hrang hrang an kalpui kharna inkhawm, Bishop’s House Compound, Ramthar Veng, Aizawla neih chu an telpui.

Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh chuan Mizoram Catholic Kohhranin kum 100 hmel a hmu ta chu lawmawm tiin mellung pawimawh tak a nih thu a sawi a. Kum 100 chuang kaltaa chanchintha kenga Mizorama lokal Missionary te’n Pathian thu mai ni lo, zirna, hriselna leh khawtlang nun chawikanna an rawn kentel thu sawiin, hemi rah chhuah hi tunah chuan hmuh theihin a awm mek a, kan inpumkhatna, ralmuanna leh inngaihsaktawnnate hi mite’n Mizoram an ngaihsanna chhhan a ni, a ti bawk.

Larsap chuan Catholic Kohhranin Mizoram khawtlang nun, rinna leh ngaihtuahna siam dik kawngah a thawh hlawk hle tih sawiin, vantlang rawngbawlna, hriselna, zirna leh Kohhran dang nena inremna leh thalaite tihhmasawn kawnga an hmalaknate fakawm a tih thu a sawi a. Mizoram Catholic Kohhran member-te chu kum 100 dang lo la awm tur thlir chunga inpekna nena rawngbawlna chhunzawm tura chahin, thalaite nun kawng dika hruai tura kaihhruaina tha pe turte, tunlai thiamnate hmang tangkai deuh deuh turte, muanna leh inpumkhatnate chawilar zel tur leh mirethei leh hnuaihnungte rawngbawl sak kawnga inpekna thar nei turtein a chah a ni.

Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma chuan Mizoram Catholic Kohhran leh mipui zawng zawngte centenary chibai bukin, Catholic Kohhran avangin Mizoramin sawrkar din ni lo High School hmasa ber St. Paul’s High School kan nei a, zirna in tha tak tak dang tam tak kan nei zui zel a, vawiinah chuan hengte Mizorama school tha ber ber an ni hlawm a, India rama zirna school tha ber berte hi he kohhran enkawlte an ni, a ti bawk.

Pu Lalduhoma chuan mirethei leh chanhaite chhawmdawlna kawnga Catholic Kohhran hmalakna fakawm tiin, Mizoramah pawh Zoram Entu Pawl (ZEP) kaltlanga hna ropui tak tak an thawh thin thu a sawi a. Catholic Kohhran member Mizo hnam tana mi hlu tak takte chanchin tarlangin, ram hruaitu leh mi hmingtha tam tak an chherchhuah thu a sawi a. Chief Minister chuan Mizoram tana hna ropui tak tak an thawh avangin an chungah state mipui aiawhin lawmthu a sawi a ni.

He hun hi School Education Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana chuan a telpui bawk.

Mizoram Catholic Kohhran hi February 1, 1925 khan din a ni a. Tun dinhmunah hian member 20,000 chuang an awm a ni.

 

Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor