Even before the immersion, Kolkata has seen a rush of visitors anxious to sample the hospitality, colours, sounds and sites of this marvellous city and the Brothers' communities there. The first to arrive were Martin O'Flaherty, Paul Hendrick and Eddy Coupe from Europe. Unfortunately their bags were delayed but. once they had arrived the brothers took the train to Asansol to see the work of the brothers there. The picture shows St Patrick's secondary school, one of three schools run by the Brothers in Asansol
Visitors from South America included Juan Casey, Alberto Llanos, Paul Keohane and Gonzalo Irigoygen




Supper at Bow Bazar on Sunday after a full day of absorbing the atmosphere of Kolkata with visits to Kalighat, Howrah Bridge and the Victoria Memorial to mention just a few.



Jayesh, Alberto, Juan, Stenbridge, Martin, and Gonzalo.








Father George led the community and visitors in a reflective celebration of the Eucharist on Monday evening.


Brother Simon, Leader of the Bow Bazar community.




Brother Jayesh from the Bow Bazar community

Awaiting the first news

Saint Columba's, Delhi is a hive of activity as the gathering of Chapter participants coincides with a meeting of School Heads from across the Brothers school network in India.
Br. Cyril and several other local brothers have been busy ferrying people to and from the airport day and night. Three members of the CLT left on Monday morning to put the local preparations for the Chapter in motion.
Among the arrivals in Delhi are Dan Casey and Chuck Gattone from North America, Peter Dowling from Oceania, Juan Casey, Alberto Llanos, Paul Keohane and Gonzalo Irigoygen from Latin America and Jim Donovan, Kevin Mullan and Declan Power from Europe. Members of the Edmund Rice network are also on their way.