Kuppepadav Glitters as Church Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (MM)
Pics: Prajwal Ukkuda
Kuppepadav, Apr 28:“We can do many things by ourselves. But ‘how to do them’ is more important than anything else. Moreover, God’s love should be the foundation of everything we do,” said Archbishop Bernard Moras of Bangalore.
Speaking at the valedictory of golden jubilee of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church located at Kuppepadav on Monday April 28, he said that one should give good example to others by his words and deeds. A Christian family should be a model to others and perfect witness to the life of Christ, he added.
Recalling the contributions of the late Fr John G Pinto, former parish priest of Kuppepadav and the late Bishop Basil D’Souza of Mangalore, Archbishop Bernard Moras said that it is owing to their vision and hard work that the church has grown to this highest level.
Fr Valerian Frank, former priest opined that the youth of Kuppepadav parish are very active and always participate in the church activities enthusiastically.
The golden jubilee souvenir was unveiled on this occasion and the couples who completed golden jubilee in their marital life were honoured at the function. Medical aid fund and education fund consisting Rs 1 lac each was also inaugurated on the occasion.
Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangalore presided over the function. Former parish priests Fr Walter Mendonca, Fr John Noronha and dean of Bantwal deanery Fr Roque D’Sa were also present on the occasion.
Fr Assisi Rebello, parish priest welcomed the gathering. Wilfred Rosario presented the report. Gregory Rosario presented report on Golden Jubilee programmes.
Earlier, the Holy Eucharistic was celebrated commemorate the occasion