Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 28: Emeritus Bishop of Mangaluru diocese Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 75 children on October 26 at Valencia church during 5 pm mass.
The bishop celebrated the holy Eucharistic celebration. In his homily he stressed on the need to become the witness of Jesus through our life. He urged the faithful to deepen our faith in Jesus Christ and live a life which is inspired by the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Parish priest Fr James and assistant parish priest Fr Joswin were the concelebrants.
On this occasion the confirmands donated various grocery items to the needy families of the parish in view of extra ordinary month of mission.
The children were distributed with confirmation certificate and a copy of New Testament as a token of gift on this occasion. The whole ceremony came to an end at 7 pm.