SHTC bids Farewell to Fr. Tom Polackal SDB

SHTC bids Farewell to Fr. Tom Polackal SDB 

15 June 2015, Shillong,  : 15 June was a day set aside as a “Thanksgiving Day” for Rev. Fr. Tom Polackal sdb. There was Eucharistic celebration at 6.15 p.m. “Love and gratitude are two important words” said Fr. Tom during the homily.

After the Holy Eucharistic celebration, there was a short and surprised felicitation programme in Karotemporal Memorial hall (conference hall) put up by the brothers of SHTC. At the very outset of the programme, Fr. V.T. Jose gave words of introduction in which he highlighted the qualities of Fr. Tom as a teacher and confessor and gave away a memento on behalf of the community. Br. Blasius Tete presented the address in audio visual medium. First and second year brothers presented a group song each and the third years presented a fusion of Sadri and Santali dance.  

Fr. Varicka was given a ‘slot’ to express the sentiments of the Mawlai Parish community and presented a Naga shawl at the end of his words of gratitude as a sign of appreciation for the pastoral ministry which he carried out in the parish. 

Towards the end of the programme, Br. Barnes spoke few words of appreciation towards Fr. Tom and presented two mementos; one from the college’s side and the other on behalf of the DCT department. 

Fr. Tom was a confessor to the theologians, a teacher of ITLR students, gave course on spiritual direction to the deacons and other classes to DCT students. He leaves the community on 1July 2015