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Mangalore: Five Deacons Ordained Priests

  •   Tue, May 03 2011 09:06:02 PM

Mangalore: Five Deacons Ordained Priests

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Mangalore, May 3: Five deacons were ordained priests for the diocese of Mangalore on Tuesday May 3 by bishop of Gulbarga diocese Robert Michael Miranda. The ordination ceremony was held at Our Lady of Miracles Church here in the presence of near and dear ones of the newly-ordained and hundreds of devotees. More than 125 priests, nuns and religious brothers and sisters were present on the occasion.

The bishop in his homily highlighted the significance and challenges of priestly ministry in today's world. Enumerating the kingdom of earth and the kingdom of heaven with examples, he said a priest is called upon to build the kingdom of God.

Later, the newly-ordained priests concelebrated the holy eucharist with the bishop. Fr Boniface Pinto, director of Mangala Jyothi, Diocesan Biblical and Catechetical Centre animated the Liturgy.

After the holy eucharist a short felicitation programme was organised by the diocese. Fr Henry Sequeira, chancellor of the diocese introduced the newly-ordained priests and wished them well. Fr Joseph Martis, rector of St Joseph's Seminary greeted the new priests on behalf of the seminary. Dr Robert Miranda , bishop of Gulbarga was present on the dais and greeted the new priests. Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, vicar genereal of the diocese presided over the felicitation programme. He wished the newly-ordained priests on behalf of the bishop and the diocese of Mangalore. Fr George Vijay Kumar Crasta, one of the new priests, expressed gratitude on behalf of the newly-ordained priests.

Fr Walter D'Mello, parish priest of Milagres Church welcomed the gathering. Fr Alfred Rayan D'Souza, vice-rector of Gladsom Home, Minor Seminary of Mangalore diocese compered the programme.

Newly-ordained Priests:

1. Fr Clifford Simon Pinto, S/o William and Helen Pinto, Niddodi parish

2. Fr Wilson D'Souza, S/o Paul and Remidia D'Souza, Nakre parish

3. George Vijay Kumar Crasta (Johnny) S/o David and Piad Crasta, Bela parish.

4. Fr Sunil Praveen Pinto, S/o Maxim and Jessy Pais, Uppinangady parish.

5. Fr Vishal Melwyn Monis, S/o Thomas and Celestine Monis, Arva parish.

  

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  • valerian dias, kuwait

    Sun, Jun 05 2011

    congratulations for new priests

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Thu, May 05 2011

    Hearty congratulations to Fr Clifford Simon Pinto, Fr Wilson D'Souza, Fr George Vijay Kumar Crasta, Fr Sunil Praveen Pinto,
    Fr Vishal Melwyn Monis, their parents and families.

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  • Ronny, Bangalore / Kasaragod

    Thu, May 05 2011

    Congratulations Fr. George Vijay Kumar Crasta (Johnny). May the God Bless You. Wishing you all the success in your mission.

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  • Simpson, Karkala

    Thu, May 05 2011

    Congratulations to all the five newly ordinated priests. Special wishes to Fr.Sunil Pinto.

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  • Rev. Christoph Pfann, Vienna / Austria / Europe

    Thu, May 05 2011

    Dear Fr. George Crasta!
    Congratulations from the Emmaus parish (Vienna/Austria). We will continue to pray for you and your mission. Jesus is always close to you!
    Rev. Christoph Pfann

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  • Clara Lewis, Kemmannu/Dubai

    Thu, May 05 2011

    Congratulations Fr. Vishal Monis and all newly ordained priests. May God bless you all and always give good health, peace and happiness.

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  • Victor Tauro Permude, Bangalore

    Thu, May 05 2011

    You 5 have embraced a life that is with less difficulties and more fortunes.
    A life without work but enough food.
    A life without knowledge but projected to be a wise person.

    A life that makes a couple to assume your vocation is superior than their own. They feel marriage and procreation is far inferior than being a priest.

    All the best for your choice.

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  • prem santos, jeppu, Dubai

    Wed, May 04 2011

    congratulations dear fr. vishal. may god bless you always...wish u all the very best.

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  • mathias Dsouza, Arwa near church

    Wed, May 04 2011

    congratulation fr.Vishal Melwyn, on your great ordination day.wishes from Mathias Dsouza& family.Arwa/K uwait

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  • LYNET VEENA SERRAO, UJIRE. ISRAEL

    Wed, May 04 2011

    Dear Fr Vishal Congratulation Your Priestly Ordination Wish You Great Success In Your Future Life Wish You good Luck

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  • Joe D'Souza, Mangalore

    Wed, May 04 2011

    Almighty God has given Us, you five new priests as Shephards,to guide us Catholics through our faith,in goodness and sadness. May Almighty God bless all of you with good health and long Priestly life.
    Also my prayers are for your parents for leading you to this day.
    I have a request to all five of you. You have taken vows laying in front of Tabernacle in your Priestly Robes. Please wear these robes while you conduct prayer service during Christening function,Roce,wedding dinner or any other Catholic function. Show Us that you are our shephard who can be identified as Apostole of God. Now a days a Rev.Father will conduct prayers,standing in front dressed up like attending a Cricket game or a beer party. He wears the stole on top of Kurtha or a "T" shirt with advertisement logo on it. Even there is a priest comes having a drink(Guess what),to conduct prayers and MUMBLES whatever comes to His mouth because He is high on alchohol.
    So dear Rev.Clifford,Rev. Wilson,Rev.George,Rev.Sunil and Rev.Vishal,please identify yourself as Reverend Priest and Apostole of Christ like our old time Priest have done. They were not ashamed. Our Martyrs were not ashamed to say they were followers of Christ. Good Luck to all of You.

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  • Anil Pinto, Perne,Puttur/Dubai

    Wed, May 04 2011

    Dear Fr. Sunil Pinto, congratulations on your ordination and wishing you all the success in your mission life. god bless you and all your wishes come true.

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  • Christian&Franca Samek, Vienna, Austria

    Wed, May 04 2011

    Congratulations Fr. Johny Crasta!
    We wish you all the best and may God bless you

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  • Nazeer / Dubai, Uppinanagady

    Wed, May 04 2011

    sunil pinto congratulation and all the best my friend.....

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  • Rudy Almeida, Naker

    Wed, May 04 2011

    Dear Fr Wilson D'Souza
    We pray the Lord will bless you .As you follow in His way.
    May you find joy and peace as. He inspires you each day.
    Congratulations on your Ordination. and “The blessing of the Lord be upon you."

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  • Simon J lobo, Bijai/Bombay/Muscat

    Wed, May 04 2011

    Although I am not related to any of the newly Ordained Priests, I sincerely Pray that the Almighty Bless them abundantly with HIS Grace & Mercy and shower his Love so that they may serve his people and propagate the Christian faith. May the Lord Jesus be their guide today and in the days to come.

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  • Blesswina, Kundapur

    Wed, May 04 2011

    Congratulations Dear Fr. Vishal. Wishing you all the sucess in your mission.

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore - USA

    Tue, May 03 2011

    A priest is a lover of God. A priest is a lover of men.
    A priest is a holy man because he walks before the Face of the All Holy.
    A priest understands all things.
    A priest forgives all things.
    A priest encompasses all things.

    The heart of a priest, like Christ's, is pierced with the lance of love.
    The heart of a priest is open, like Christ's, for the whole world to walk through.
    The heart of a priest is a vessel of compassion.
    The heart of a priest is a chalice of love.
    The heart of a priest is the trysting place of human and divine love.

    A priest is a man whose goal is to be another Christ.
    A priest is a man who lives to serve.
    A priest is a man who has crucified himself, so that he too may be lifted up and draws all things to Christ.
    A priest is a man in love with God.
    A priest is the gift of God to man, and of man to God.
    A priest is a symbol of the Word made flesh.
    A priest is the naked sword of God's justice.
    A priest is the hand of God's mercy.
    A priest is the reflection of God's love.

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  • lawrence D souza, Nakre karkal Oman

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Congratulation and wish you very all the best ………..May god abundantly blesses all of you …….

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  • Urban Mascarenhas, kolalgiri/LONDON

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Congratulations Fr.clifford and Fr.vishal,may god bless u all newly-ordained priests

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  • Sr.Gretta Rosario, kuppepadavu/Austria

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Congratulations Fr. Johny Crasta on your Ordination day.
    It was a great and Joyful day.
    May the Good Lord bless you and give you the strength to serve Him at every moment of your Life.
    Best wishes from Pfarre Emmaus am Wienerberg
    Sr.Gretta Rosario SRA

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  • Fr. Peter Mendonsa OP, Ashoknagar

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Dear Rev.Frs. Clifford, Wilson
    George, Sunil and Vishal
    Congratulations to you, may God bless you and keep you always under his tender care.

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  • wishes/Cynthia moras,, Bajpe

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Congratulations Fr.Vishal & Fr.Sunil. AAMay God Bless u


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  • Jessie Gonsalves, Mumbai/ CA

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Thank you Lord for the gift of these priest! Congratulations and God Bless every moment of your vocation/life.

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  • Allan Dcosta, Kinnigoli / AbuDhabi

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Dear Fr. Clifford, congratulations on your ordination and wishing you all the success in your mission life. god bless you and all your wishes come true.

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  • Wilson Saldanha &, Shirthady/Kuwait

    Tue, May 03 2011

    Congratulations Fr Wilson D'Souza on your ordination, Paulu maam and Remidia Mami for this great day. May God bless you all.

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