Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Apr 9: Renowned Fr Valerian D'Silva, known for his contributions, passed away on Tuesday, April 9. He was 72.

Born on August 18, 1951, originally from Barkur, Udupi district, Fr Valerian embarked on his journey into priesthood on June 3, 1978, with his first profession, followed by his perpetual profession on October 23, 1981.

On March 7, 1982, he was ordained as a priest, solidifying his commitment.

He worked as a member at St Lawrence Church, Mallandur, Chikkamagaluru, from 1982 to 1984. He served as parish priest from 1984 to 1987. From 1987 to 1993, he worked at Ravi Ashram, Banakal, Chikkamagaluru, as a superior and parish priest.

He underwent a spirituality course at Carmelram Bengaluru from 1993 to 1994. Later, he served as parish priest and superior at Holy Family Church, Brahmavar, from 1994 to 1997. He pursued the Franciscan Spirituality Course from 1997 to 1998 at Canterbury, UK.

From 1998 to 2001, he served as Head of Pastoral Care at St John’s Hospital. He further served as a superior at St Fidelis Friary, Farangipet, from 2001 to 2004. He later served as parish priest at St Joseph’s Church, Kasargod, from 2004 to 2006.

Subsequently, he served as an assistant pastor at St John’s, New York, USA, from 2006 to 2010. He served as OFS (SFO) at Assisi Nilaya, Moodubelle, from 2010 to 2013.

The mortal remains of Fr Valerian will be brought to Kripa Kiran, Nitte, Karkala at 10.30 am on April 13 for paying the final tribute. The funeral Mass will be held on the same day at 3.30 pm at St Fidelis Friary, Monte Mariano, Farangipet.