Canonical erection of Ferrando Province, Guwahati and the installation ceremony of the Provincial Superior, Sr. Mary Thdavanal was held at Hatigaon on 29 January 2017. The highlight of the programme was the Holy Eucharist presided over by the Archbishop John Moolachira of Guwahati, along with twenty-eight priests from various institutions in Guwahati and Shillong. Besides the MSMHC Sisters from various communities far and near, many major Superiors, Sisters and Brothers from different mission stations working in the region participated in the celebration. Archbishop in his homily stressed on the need to work for the upliftment of the people. Recollecting some of the encounters he had with the people of Ranjuli village during the recent exposure programme organized by the Archdiocese, he invited the assembly to become true to their commitment and mission.

The official declaration of the erection of the new province and the appointment of the Provincial Superior was held after the homily. Superior General, Sr. Philomena Mathew read the decree of erection and the letter of appointment after which the new provincial took the oath and Sr. Mary Perunilam, the Assistant General implored God’s blessings upon the new leaders.  
A short felicitation and family meal followed the Holy Mass.