I would like to share this good news with you that Fr James Channan OP, Regional Coordinator, URI Pakistan has been awarded with "Doctor of Divinity" degree on 23rd of November, 2012. This Doctorate has been given by Pakistan Theological Seminary, its Head Quarter in Norway upon the recommendation of the Executive Board and Faculty of Pakistan Theological Seminary and International Gospel Mission. This degree is awarded in recognition of fr James Channan's apostolates in the field of evangelization, Christian Muslim and interfaith dialogue, ecumenism and peace building.
At this grace filled occasion there were over 400 guests present in Lahore, Pakistan. The Degree is signed by Rev. Dr. Marcus Fida - Pakistan, Principal and President Board of Director. Rev. Dr. Bjornar Heimstad - Norway, Chancellor and Rev. Trygv e Brekker - Nowary, Executive Board Member.
The master of Ceremony was Rev. Dr. Marqus Fida, Principal & President Board of Directors , Chairman International Gospel Mission and Global Mission Awareness. He, along with Rev. Arnol Kristoffersen, from Norway present the Degree of "Doctor of Divinity" to Fr James Channan OP.
New URI Global Trustee Zubair Ahmed Farooq, Mr. Yuel Bhatti, Executive Secretary URI Pakistan, Mr.Younas Khan Coordinator, Tehreek Taraqe-E-Insaniate, Mr. Francis Xaviour Coordinator, Women and Children Development-CC Mr. Aqeel Khan, Project Officer A Better Community for All Pakistan-CC, Mr. Perwaiz Channan, Mr. Nadeem Walter, Rep. Lahore-CC,Mr. Ernest Fahim Member of URI and Principal I.M.Goethen Public School, Fr Marqus, House Superior Ibne-Marriam House Vice Province, Pakistan and others Interdenominational heads were also present to witness this ceremony. Friends presented flowers and sending Congratulation messages from Pakistan and abroad.
Mrs. Khursheed Channan, mother of Fr James was also present at this grace-filled and historic moment and I am also pasting her photo as well. She is a semi green dress. More photos are on Face Book link below. You may send your prayer and congratulation message to Rev.Dr. Fr James Channan OP.
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May Peace Prevail On Earth!
Yuel Bhatti
Executive Secretary
URI Pakistan