St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School Pathaliaghat
St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School and Hostel, Pathaliaghat, warmly welcomed Rev. Fr. John Zosiama SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of St. John Paul II, Shillong, on the occasion of his Annual Visitation to the institution on 11th November 2026. The visitation commenced with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, presided over by Fr. John Zosiama and concelebrated by Fr. K.K. Joseph, Rector; Fr. Babu Stephen, Principal; and Fr. K.A. Thomas. The Eucharistic celebration was attended by the hostel boys and girls, along with the Sisters from Auxilium, Pathaliaghat, and the MSMHC Sisters from Udaipur. Following the Holy Eucharist, Fr. Provincial was accorded a warm and gracious welcome by the community. The hostel boarders expressed their joy through welcome songs, while Fr. K.K. Joseph presented him with a traditional Risa, and Master Kumal Jamatia offered him a bouquet of flowers. In his response, Fr. John expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him. A group photograph was taken with the boarders, Sisters, Fathers and Brothers. At 10:00 a.m., Fr. Provincial was formally welcomed by the teaching staff at the Principal’s Office. Fr. Babu Stephen welcomed Fr. Provincial and all the staff members present for the meeting. Fr. John then addressed the teachers for nearly an hour, sharing his thoughts, news and perspectives on the mission and the Salesian educational apostolate. He expressed his sincere appreciation for the teachers’ hard work, dedication, availability and valuable services rendered to the institution. He also acknowledged their commitment and contribution to carrying forward the Salesian mission at Pathaliaghat. Some teachers shared their personal experiences and reflections on their journey of service at the school. Fr. Babu Stephen thanked all the staff members for making themselves available and participating in the meeting. The interaction concluded in a cordial atmosphere over tea and snacks, followed by a group photograph of the teaching staff with Fr. Provincial. As part of the visitation, Fr. John Zosiama is also scheduled to address the students during the morning assembly on 12 November, when the school community will officially welcome him once again. The entire community of St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Pathaliaghat, expresses its sincere gratitude to Fr. John Zosiama for his pastoral presence, encouragement and appreciation of the various educational, pastoral and developmental activities being carried out in the mission. His satisfaction with and appreciation of the overall mission at Pathaliaghat serve as a source of encouragement and inspiration to the entire Salesian community and its collaborators.
