Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 21: The annual parish feast of Mother of God Church, Shakthinagar was celebrated on January 17. The donors (muddhom), as well as those who rendered their services to the parish were honoured with a ‘Candle of Honour’ by the Bishop Emeritus.

Prior to the mass, Dr Cyprian Monteiro of the parish was felicitated for obtaining a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in education for his thesis titled ‘????? ?????????? ???????????????? ????? (??? 1 ????? ??? 2) ?????????????? ??????’.

The official church website shakthinagarchurch.in was inaugurated by the Bishop Emeritus.

Bishop Emeritus Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza was the main celebrant. Fr Gerald D'Souza, parish priest, Fr Nilesh Crasta, assistant director, Codialbail Press, Fr Antony Shera, secretary, CBE, Fr Francis Xavier Gomes, former parish priest and Fr Peter DSouza, director, Pastoral Institute concelebrated.

The singing by the church choir was melodious and heart-lifting. Milagres Brass Band added to the charm of the annual parish feast. A large number of parishioners attended the festal holy mass and shared their joy on the occasion.