Mangaluru: Bishop celebrates Thanksgiving Mass at St Anthony’s Chapel, Jeppu

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Mangaluru, 16 May 2017: Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangaluru, on the occasion of completing 21 years of his Episcopal Ordination celebrated Thanksgiving Mass at St Anthony’s Chapel, Jeppu, here, on Monday, May 15 at 7.30am.

 

The Bishop in his message thanked the priests, religious and laitiese for extending their generous co-operation while carrying out his responsibilities. He said that he has chosen St Anthony’s Poor Homes to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holy Mass as the inmates of the Institutes are a special people of God. As a gesture of sharing his concern for them he thought of celebrating the Holy Mass with them and share his joy with them. Later, he hosted a tasty breakfast for the inmates of the Institutes.

 

 

Fr Dr Prakash Monteiro, principal of St Philomena’s College, Puttur preached the homily. In his homily, Fr Dr Monteiro said that the Bishop as a good pastor after the example Jesus the Good Shepherd has led the people entrusted to his care with full dedication. He has been kind towards those who are poor and less privileged.

 

Fr Onil D’Souza the director St Anthony’s Institutes thanked the Bishop on behalf of clergies, religious and laities of the diocese for rendering his selfless and tireless service to the diocese during the past 21 years. As a gesture of appreciation for the service rendered he offered a flower bouquet to the Bishop.

 

Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu, diocesan vicar general, Fr Henry Sequeira, the diocesan chancellor, 32 priests, religious and lay people were present.