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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Aug 21: A valedictory ceremony for the outgoing bishop of Mangaluru diocese and Father Muller Charitable Institution president Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza was held at Father Muller Charitable Institution decennial memorial hall on Tuesday, August 21.
“I express gratitude for the love showered on me in the last 22 years as president of this institution. It has been 137 years since the inception of this institution. Father Muller treated leprosy patients under the banyan tree and today this place has turned out to be one of the greatest institutions which accommodate people with a motto to heal and comfort,” the bishop said.
“We should not forget the contribution made by the support staffs, administrators in making this institution grow. This institution started with a mission to heal and comfort, and today with everyone’s contribution it has grown to this stature. Because of the commitment and dedication our institution was accredited with NABH and various other honours,” he added.
Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza was felicitated for his service. Vicar general Fr Dennis Moras Prabhu was also felicitated.
Bishop-elect Dr Peter Paul Saldanha graced the occasion.
Director of Father Muller Charitable Institution Fr Richard Coelho welcomed the gathering, administrator Fr Rudolph rendered the vote of thanks and Dr Nicole Periera compered the programme. Governing board member M P Noronha was present.