Bethany Congregation to Celebrate Historic Twin Jubilee of Servant of God RFC Mascarenhas

Media Release
Bellevision Media Network

MANGALORE, FEB 25: The Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Mangalore, proudly announce the Twin Jubilee celebration honouring the 150th birth anniversary and 125th anniversary of priestly ordination of Servant of God Raymond Francis Camillus Mascarenhas.

 

Scheduled for 28 February 2025, this landmark occasion will commemorate the life and legacy of Fr Mascarenhas, a visionary priest whose mission of faith, education, and service transformed countless lives.

 

Solemn Eucharistic Celebration & Felicitation Programme

The event will feature a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by His Eminence Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, Archbishop of Goa and Daman. Following this, a Felicitation Programme will be led by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including:

• Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi

• Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao, Bishop of Shimoga

• Most Rev. Dr Geevarghese Mar Makarios, Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Puttur

• Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop Emeritus, Mangalore

 

The event will also bring together Vicar Generals, priests, religious sisters, and the family members of the revered Founder.

A Life Dedicated to Service & Education

Born on 23 January 1875 in Shimoga, Karnataka, Fr Mascarenhas devoted his life to uplifting the underprivileged, especially young girls, through education. His vision led to the founding of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, a congregation that has now flourished with 194 branches and over 1,363 sisters serving across the globe.

The Twin Jubilee is a tribute to his enduring mission and the ongoing cause for his beatification, which began with a diocesan enquiry that concluded in 2019.

 

“As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we honour not just a man, but a legacy of love, service, and unwavering faith that continues to inspire generations,” said Sr Mariola BS, Chair of the Media Committee.

 

Media & Public Invitation

Media representatives and the faithful are invited to witness this historic celebration as the Bethany Congregation continues to nurture Fr Mascarenhas’s mission of faith, education, and social transformation.

For further details, contact:

Media Contact:

Sr Mariola BS: +91 95918 85468 | ?? mariolabs@gmail.com 

 

Media Partner:

Canara Communication Centre: +91 82779 37790 | ?? directorccc@gmail.com 

Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes: +91 98442 74720

Issued by: Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Mangalore