Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 8: Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Mangalore being the main celebrant presided over the Eucharistic Celebration. Fr Richard D'Souza, associate priest of Sacred Heart Church, Surathkal preached the word of God.
In his homily, he highlighted the theme "To be the proclaimers of Faith." He emphasised on the revelation of god in different stages at different levels.
"The self manifestation of Christ calls us for the transofirmation. Being transformed we are called to proclaim Christ through our words and deeds. We are called to proclaim Christ by inculcating the virtues of faith, hope, love, peace and being humane in our words and deeds," he said.
Fr Onil D'Souza, vicar vara of Moodubidri deanery and priests from the varado were the concelebrants. After the Eucharistic celebration, the bishop honoured the Muddoms who contributed generously for the celebration. Parish priest Fr Walter D'Souza thanked all those who worked and contributed for the festal celebration. After that mass food was served to all the devotees. More than 2000 devotees actively participated in the celebration.