Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 23: Ryshivana, an institute for inner silence and contemplation located in Ranipura run by the Carmelite Fathers, celebrated it's annual day on November 22.

This event coincided with the plenary assembly of the Karnataka Goa province of the Carmelite Fathers. The solemn Eucharist was celebrated in the morning by Fr George Santhumayor, the provincial. Fr John Sequeira preached a touching homily.

The participants of the annual certificate course conducted a very meaningful liturgy. In the evening, there was a stage programme, where the former directors of Ryshivana, VL Rego the pioneer, Fr Gregory D'Souza, (founder), Fr John Sequeira, Fr Pius James, and Fr Alfred Menezes were present.

Director Fr Archibald Gonsalves were felicitated by the provincial and the councillors. Fr Wilfred Rodrigues presented a beautiful profile of each one of them. The event was further solemnized by the silver jubilee of Fr Lancy Mendoca and the birthday of Fr Joe Tauro.

The participants staged a colourful programme that included, Qawali, songs, dance and a skit on mirroring Christ. The director Fr Archie thanked one and all for their continued support and congratulated the participants of the 15th batch of spiritual renewal course that includes both priests and nuns.