Aluva, 06/06/2024: the silver jubilee of Fr Joseph Mailapparambil, the first Rogationist priest of St Thomas Quasi Province, was celebrated solemnly on 6th June 2024 at Rogate Ashram, Aluva. The celebrations begun with the procession and then the Thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Fr Joseph and concelebrated by Fr Shajan, the Major superior and Fr Jomon Chinothuparambil from Pala Diocese, the relative of Fr Joseph, at 6 pm. Fr Aneesh Kannampuzha welcomed all to the Mass and to ROgate Ashram. Fr Jospeh lighted the Jubilee Candle. Fr Shajan gave the homily. After the Thanksgiving Mass, all gathered in the hall for the felicitation ceremony. after the prayer, Fr Robin Welcomed everyone to the gathering. Fr Jospeh lighted the candle and cut the cake. During the ceremony, Fr Joseph was admired and honored by the dignitaries. Bishop Thomas Chakiath, who ordained him, greeted Fr Joseph with a shawl and Fr Shajan with the memento. Fr Varghese presented him the gift as token of love. Sr Raisy Thalian SD, Provincial Superior, St. Mary’s Province, Ernakulam, admired him with her sweetest words of appreciation. Mr. Biju CP, representative of Ex Alumni, also greeted him with a few words of appreciation. There was a video depicting the life of Fr Joseph, prepared by Fr Varghese and Fr Aneesh and a felicitation song by Bro Ashbin. After all these Fr Joseph recollected the memories of old, being the first priest of STQP. He thanked all for such a wonderful celebration. Fr Robin Arackaparambil thanked all for making this event memorable. He specially thanked Rogate Ashram for their untiring efforts and organization. After joining in the delicious meal prepared under the teamwork of Fr James and Akhil, all departed to their destinations.