Fr Mathew Vas appointed spiritual director for Catholic Sabha Mangaluru diocese


Daijiworld Media Network- Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, Feb 15: The Bishop of Mangaluru diocese Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza has appointed Fr Mathew Vas as diocesan spiritual director for Catholic Sabha with effect from February 2016.

Earlier to Fr Vas's appointment, Fr J B Crasta was serving as spiritual director for a period of 4 years.


Fr Mathew Vas is presently serving as the parish priest of Angelore church. In addition to this present responsibility, he will be serving as spiritual director of Catholic Sabha Mangaluru diocese for a term of three years.

Fr Mathew Vas has served as the director of Canara Communication Centre, parish priest of Bela and Udupi parishes.

Catholic Sabha in Mangaluru diocese was founded in 1979 when present Udupi and Mangaluru dioceses were not divided. Presently Mangaluru diocese Catholic Sabha has 102 parish units in 12 deaneries. Fr Stanley Pereira, Fr Walter D Mello, Fr Vincent Monteiro, Fr Francis Lewis and Fr J B Crasta have served as spiritual directors since inception.

  

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  • fr mathew vas, angelore

    Fri, Feb 19 2016

    Dear friends,thank you for your good wishes.May god bless you all.I need your prayers and support.

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  • Rohan Furtado, Kirem/Kinnigoli/Kundapur

    Wed, Feb 17 2016

    Thank you for Most Rev.Fr.J B Crasta for his excellent Service as a Director of Catholic Sabha of Mangalore Diocese.During his time, he involved and encouraged many LAY PEOPLE into POLITICS.He served not only for 4 Years but he served for 5 years from JULY 2011.

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Wed, Feb 17 2016

    Spiritual direction is vital for holistic well-being. Many say it is a necessary food for the soul. All the best to Fr Mathew in his ministry. God bless.

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  • Shanthi Noronha, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 17 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew and wish you all the best.

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  • walter d souza, udupi

    Wed, Feb 17 2016


    Congratulations for this new responsibility bestowed onto you as spiritual director of Catholic Sabha Mangaluru diocese by the Bishop of Mangaluru.Walter Dsouza. Udupi

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  • Philomena Rodrigues (Noronha), Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations and best wishes for the new responsibility.

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  • Prakash Rodrigues, Kinnigoly / Fujairah

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Fr.Mathew. May the Lord Almighty keep you in good health,shower his most precious blessings on you and your spiritual endeavors.Wish you all the best.

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  • Antony Cony D Souza, Karkala/Qatar

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Dear Fr. Mathew Vas, Best of luck in your spiritual accompaniment as the Spiritual Director of M'luru diocese.

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  • IVAN DSOUZA, Bendoor / Muscat

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congrats Fr. Mathew Vas.
    May God assist you by divine power so that you may reflect more in holiness to pass the blessing on many people life. with best wishes.

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  • Arthur Rosario, Angelore/Muscat

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew Vas.

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  • Judy Albert Lasrado, Angelore

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congrats,Fr Mathew. & All the best!

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Promenade Road,Frazer Town,B'lore

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    GREAT DYNAMIC PRIEST WHO IS RIGHTLY POSTED TO THIS EFFECTIVE POST.WE ALL WISH HIM ALL THE BEST.

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  • H.lobo&fly, madanthyar/chennai

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Dear Fr. & wish you all the best.

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  • Reshma Lobo, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mama on being appointed as the Spiritual Director of Catholic Sabha, Mangalore.
    We are so proud and wishing you all the best and may God bless you on your new Mission.

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  • Joe Vinod, Bangalore

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Fr.Mathew!!

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  • Jacob D.Souza, venoor/Vamanjoor

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew Vas

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  • Jasmine S Vas/Lesli Crasta, Angelore/Mogarnad

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations dear Fr.. May the vision and mission of Catholic Sabha serve the people and give the awareness to all around.. Many more best wishes to Your endeavours

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  • CGS, Valencia

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations and Best wishes to Fr.Mathew Vas on being appointed as the Spiritual Director of Catholic Sabha, Mangallur Pradesh.

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  • Lancy D'Costa , Capitanio, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congrats Fr.Mathew Vas. God bless and strengthen you in this role so that spirituality in our community alive and live forever.

    Lancy D'Costa & fly.

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  • ALWYN, ABU DHABI

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulation Fr.Mathew vas

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  • Lani Pinto, Kinnigoli/Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Fr.Mathew Vas,U truly deserve this post.All the best father

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  • Basheer, Siddakatte

    Tue, Feb 16 2016

    Congratulations Fr.Mathew.

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  • MICHAEL MIRANDA, Angelore

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew Vas & wish you all the best

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  • Ronald Fernandes, Angelore, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew Vas & all the best.

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  • Stany Bela, Dubai

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr.Mathew Vas.

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  • Fr Felix Monteiro, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    DEAR FR MATHEW VAS, CONGRATULATIONS AND ALL THE BEST. MAY THE GLORY OF CATHOLIC SABHA REACH TO THE HEIGHTS UNDER YOUR ABLE LEADERSHIP. A BIG THANKS TO THE OUTGOING SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR V. REV. FR J. B. CRASTA WHO GAVE A GREAT LEADERSHIP DURING HIS TENURE.

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  • David VSequeria, P.R.O., Fr.Muller Hospital

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congrats Fr.Right successor to the post. Praying Almighty to b with u, guide and strength u in ur new responsiblitys.

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  • Nelly joshi , Siddaktte/Ajman

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr.Mathew vas.

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  • Robinson Amdrew Saldanha, udupi

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew Vas. You truly deserve this post. May the Allmighty God guide you and keep you healthy always.

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  • John Madtha, Simon Lane, M'lore/Muscat

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations dear Fr Mathew Vas.

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  • Aileen, Rosarium / Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr.Mathew. May the Lord Almighty keep showering his most precious blessings on you and your spiritual endeavours.☺

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  • ALWIN LOBO, MANGALORE/MUMBAI

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew Vas

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  • Richard Almeida, Kodavoor/Thottam, Airoli, Navi Mumbai

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Rev Fr. Mathew Vaz,

    Congratulations for this new responsibility bestowed onto you as spiritual director of Catholic Sabha Mangaluru diocese by the Bishop of Mangaluru. As a parishioner of Udupi Church we wish you all the best and we are sure you will do your best spiritual guidance to the christian community in the diocese.

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  • Joel Pereira, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr Mathew Vas

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  • WALTER MONTEIRO, BELMAN/ABUDHABI

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Abinandan Fr. Mathew Vas, All the best and gud luck for your new venture

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  • STANLEY D' SOUZA, UDUPI

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    With our best wishes & regards, you deserve more than this.
    May the Almighty God keep you hale & healthy all the time.

    With our best wishes, Stanley & Family

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  • Jeevan & Sandhya, Angelore, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congrats Fr. Mathew Vas

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  • Thomas Valder, Permude/Bahrain

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congratulations Fr. Mathew Vas. I had an opportunity to meet you in your office during October, 2015. May God enhance your spirituality and guide you to discharge your duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

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  • Maxim Pereira GLORIOUS, Angelore

    Mon, Feb 15 2016

    Congrats Fr Mathew Vas

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