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News by Fr JJ Cutinho, Capuchin

Jan. 09. 2017: Seven Capuchin deacons were ordained priests by Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza, bishop of Mangaluru diocese at Divine Mercy Retreat Center, St Anne’s Friary, Mangalore here on Monday, January 2017.

The ordained deacons were Joel Lobo from the Holy Redeemer church, Belthangadi, Jason Pais from St Antonty’s church, Bannur, Jeevan Walter Dsouza from St Antony’s Church, Fermai, Joy from St Paul’s Church Balkunje, Avil Manoj Rosario from the Immaculate Heart of Mary church, Kuppepadav, Edwin Rakesh Dsouza from  the Sacred heart Church, Suratkal, Michael Menezes from Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi.

They were ordained during the Eucharistic celebration in which the bishop was the main celebrant along Fr Dolphy Pais, provincial minister of Karnataka Holy Trinity  province, Fr Wilson, the parish priest of Bejai parish, Fr Melwyn Dsouza, the guardian of St Anne’s Friary, Fr Salvadore, the rector of Theology, Fr Alwyn Dais, Fr Peter Cyprian and other priests.

The Bishop during his homily gave example of St Francis of Assisi who strived to build the church not of stones but of relationships. He invited the ordinandies  to teach the people, pray for them and forgive. This is the real and basic mission and duty of a priest.

Later, a short programme was held where the parents and relatives of all the newly ordained priests were felicitated. Fr Darick was the coordinator of the liturgy, Fr Jawahar conducted the choir, Fr Darel compared the felicitation program and the new priest Fr Joel Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. The faithful gathered where served with refreshments.