Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 8: Fr Vernon Vaz, a priest of the diocese of Mangalore, passed away on Tuesday September 7 at Father Muller Hospital. He was 67.
Fr Vernon, from Kodialbail in the city, was born on January 13, 1954. He was ordained as a priest on April 30, 1987.
He rendered service as assistant parish priest in Puttur parish and Vakola, Director of Gladson Home for Students Minor Seminary, Missionary in Jalasangi, Bidar and parish priest in Permude, Permapally, Adyapady and Shakthi Nagar. He was the secretary of CCBI Family for 8 long years. He also rendered his services in Alangar and Gantalkatte.
After serving as the assistant director of Friendship House, he retired to St Zuze Vaz Home, St Antony’s Institute Jeppu.
Fr Vernon will be laid to rest on Thursday September 9 at 4 pm at Valencia Church.