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Mangalore: Foundation Laid for Divine Mercy Church at Fatima Retreat House

  •   Wed, Jan 16 2013 04:45:59 PM

Mangalore: Foundation Laid for Divine Mercy Church at Fatima Retreat House

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Jan 16: The foundation stone for Divine Mercy Church was laid at the premises of Fatima Retreat House here on Wednesday January 16.

The site of the church was blessed by Fr Eugene Lobo, director of Fatima Retreat House, while the foundation stone was laid by Fr Ravi Santosh Kamath.

Addressing the gathering, Fr Eugene said that the Church will epitomise the divine mercy of god, where devotees can find solace, stregthen their faith and be thankful to god for all the blessings showered upon them.

He also thanked James M S Britto and family for donating the land to being the new church.

The church will be built at a cost of Rs 3.4 crore and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2014.

The foundation stone was already blessed by Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza in April 2012.

Fr Francis Almeida, Fr Valerian D'Souza, parish priest of Milagres Church, Roy Castelino and others were present.
  

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  • Anthony Crasta, SJ, Rome

    Thu, Jan 17 2013

    My hearty congratulations to you Fr. Eugene for your courageous step to build the church. I wish you every success in the construction of the church

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  • joegonsalves, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 17 2013

    Fathima Retreat House - a landmark in the City of Mangalore was built over sixty-five years for a specific purpose. The place of worship was a brain-child of Father Letelier of sacred memory. Over the years thousands of people have taken part at the services conducted at this center.

    The place was constructed when the population of The City of Mangalore was small - People from far used to frequent the place and to serve the prevailing need residential areas were added on to house the visiting people. However during the recent years the place was not found large enough to provide necessary facilities for the comfort of the people. It was observed that the existing chapel used to be overfull during the services and more particularly during The Sunday Services. Considering these factor The Jesuit Fathers found it expedient to build a larger Church to provide the minimum comforts to the people in general. In this context after taking into account all aspects the management has rightly decided to put up an edifice to serve the growing need.

    As it was announced the structure would cost over Rs.3,40,00,000/- What is the source of finance? The Jesuit Fathers depend on the good will of the people of Mangalore and people from all over the world.

    I have no doubt that the general public will readily come forward to support the common and good cause.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • Melwin Pinto, Mangalore/ Rome

    Thu, Jan 17 2013

    I wish you all success in your work Fr. Eugene... May your efforts foster the Faith of the Christians in and around Mangalore...

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  • IVAN DSOUZA, Manglaore/Mct

    Wed, Jan 16 2013

    Good news to all Manglorians. Our faith formation starts from the Holy Sacrament of Baptism through our Churchs. If one finds to leave the Church bcz of his lack of experience the faith is not Church problem is like this: a wire of electricity not connected to the main source of supply there is no light that means do not know how to worship / pray to God. Blessing comes its own way when our deeds are right and work for others. We should not take the faith for granted of our holy faith. God Bless new Church of Fatima and those works for that cause and dononrs.

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  • Paul D' Souza, Chakala,Muscat

    Wed, Jan 16 2013

    Please built the churches in the hearts of the people because many of our brothers & sisters leaving our church for silly reasons.Please let us try to bring all those lost sheep in our flock & we will establish 'true catholic faith' among all and that could be a new beautiful church which our lord will really dwell.

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  • David Lobo, Mulki

    Wed, Jan 16 2013

    I congratulate our Mangalore Bishop for sponsoring the entire cost of construction. The community will further grow under his able leadership.

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  • Christopher D'Souza, Bendur, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2013

    Pleased to see U. Joe & A. Beatrice helping in plastering the foundation stone.

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  • Roshan Madtha, Milagres Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 16 2013

    This is really good news finally we are getting new Parish very near. I request Bishop help us to join this new parish. i am really thrilled.

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