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Vatican: Sep. 9: The Family of Bethany rejoices over the new shoot that is sprung in the city of Vatican on September 8, 2018 on the feast of Nativity of our Blessed Mother.

This community officially began in the house of Capuchin priests of Ethiopia and Eretria. This house is situated in the Vatican where Pope Benedict passes for the Rosary. 

The community was officially erected with a meaningful Eucharistic Celebration officiated by the new Vice Rector Fr Hiale Mariam Woraku in English concelebrated with the Rector of the College Fr. Amanuel and other two priests.

Sr. Jossy Maria the Delegation Councilor gave a short introduction in Italian and thereafter they entered with lighted candles singing Bethany Anthem into the Chapel. During the Homily the father highlighted the importance of building a community integrating the role of Martha and Mary.

On behalf of Sr. Rose Celine the Superior General, Sr. Carmella the Delegation Superior of the Delegation Abroad read the Decree of erection. At the end of the Mass Sr. Carmella extended words of Gratitude on Behalf of Superior General.

Afternoon they had Installation of the Superior Sr. Maggie with members, Sr. Sylvine Latha, Sr.Lucy Lanjklu. 

Students Sr. Anita Stephan, Sr. Alveena, Sr. Adu Celine and Sr. Pramila Ekka who are doing their language study as representatives from the communities of Acquaviva and Caritas Italy were present on this occasion.