In the spirit of Mission Sunday, St Joseph’s Interdiocesan Seminary, Jeppu, organised Mission Auction 2026, an enthusiastic and meaningful initiative to promote missionary awareness and extend support to the mission activities of the Church. The event was organised by the Students’ Council under the guidance of the Rector, Rev. Fr Rajesh Melvin Rosario, and the coordination of Rev. Fr Antony Lasrado, with the wholehearted cooperation of the seminarians and generous encouragement of the formators.

The programme took place at the C. M. Hall from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. As part of the preparations, the Students’ Council members visited the seminary community to collect various items for the auction. The seminarians and formators responded generously by contributing a wide range of useful and valuable articles, which were later auctioned during the event.

The occasion was marked by lively participation from the seminary community and the presence of invited guests, including religious sisters from neighbouring convents. Adding colour and excitement to the event, a Food and Fun Festival was organised alongside the auction, featuring a variety of refreshments and entertaining games. These activities created a cheerful atmosphere and brought everyone together in the spirit of fellowship and sharing.

The Mission Auction turned out to be a fruitful initiative, generating funds that will be channelled towards supporting the missionary activities of the Church. Beyond its fundraising purpose, the event served as a reminder of the missionary responsibility entrusted to every Christian. It beautifully reflected the spirit of generosity, collaboration and solidarity with those engaged in mission work.