Report and Pics by Praveen Tauro Kulshekar
Mangalore, Apr 22 [IST 11 pm] : A function called ‘Vojem’ (Head load offerings) - the first step towards the inaugural function of the new church at Paldane which will be named after Mother Teresa here, was held on Saturday, April 22.
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The grand procession, which began on Saturday evening from Kulshekar church, culminated at the new church premises.
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People with head load offerings grown from their own fields joined the procession. The grand procession was led by brass band.
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As the procession reached the church premises, the parish priest Fr G W Vas welcomed everyone with his blessings.
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Fr Victor D’Mello, Fr Alex Noronha, Richard Alvares, vice president, Sushil Noronha and Victor Vas, secretary were present on the occasion.