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Belle Parishioners Rejoice on Platinum Jubilee of Parish Priest Fr Valerian D'Souza

  •   Mon, Oct 15 2007 06:17:53 PM

Belle Parishioners Rejoice on Platinum Jubilee of Parish Priest Fr Valerian D'Souza

by Wilson Shirva
for Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (GA)

Udupi, Oct 15: The 75th Birthday of Moodbelle parish priest Fr Valerian D'Souza was celebrated with great joy by the parishioners on Monday October 15.

The day began with a Solemn Eucharistic celebration at 10 am.  It was indeed a great celebration as 4 Bishops and 125 priests graced the occasion.  Bishop Aloysius Paul D'Souza of Mangalore, Bishop Gerald Issac of Shimoga, Bishop Albert D'Souza of Agra Archdiocese and Bishop Isidore Fernandes of Allahabad and more than 100 priests participated in the Eucharist.

A short stage programme to felicitate Fr Valerian D'Souza was later held during which a book 'Jinnye Suvad' on the life of Fr Valerian D'Souza was released. Fr Valerian was presented with the model of Moodbelle church by the parishioners.  Bishop Aloysius Paul D'Souza honoured Fr Valerian during the jubilee celebration.

Episcopal vicar Fr Baptist D'Souza, Kuslshekar parish priest Fr Lawrence D'Souza, Fr Valerian's brother Fr Denis D'Souza,  parish council vice-president Henry Fernandes and secretary Meera Lobo were also present on the dais.

More than 2000 people participated in the celebration.  All those who were present on the occasion were served sumptuous meal in the afternoon.
  

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  • Praveen DSouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Oct 20 2007

    With all credit to Fr Valerian Sr for his long service in the Lord's vineyard, a question arises to our mind... Do we need such bashes? Priests accept and practice humility, chasticity and simplicity with dedication to work for the propagation of the faith. While we talk about about poverty, homeless and hungry.. is there any need for these expensive events? Every body crosses landmarks in their own life! Church leaders need to introspect itself and avoid these celebrations which have become a sort of competitions among the padri and their followers at Mangalore. Vigilant parishioners need to be like Lord Jesus Christ at the Temple who drove away the commercial agents and cleaned the premises. God Bless.

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  • shanthi laveena menezes, puttur /uk

    Wed, Oct 17 2007

    Respected Fr Vally, Congratulations to you father.  You are a wonderful gift from God to this humanity.  May God bless you with good health. I saw the photographs of my family members wishing you with great joy thank you father for being in touch with us.  Shanthi (uk)

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  • Edward D'Almeida, Moodubelle/Kuwait

    Tue, Oct 16 2007

    Congratulations and May almighty God bless you,give you more strength and good health.Thank you for all the good work done for belle.

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  • Donna D'Costa, Urwa/USA

    Wed, Oct 17 2007

    Dear Fr. Vally, Wish you a very happy 75th birthday and many happy returns of the day. Was happy to see the pictures of the beautiful ceremony at Moodbelle and also to hear about it from Dad and Mom. Warm wishes, Anand and Donna

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  • JOHN VAS, KULSHEKAR/DUBAI

    Wed, Oct 17 2007

    May almighty god give you good strength to continue your mission this day onwards. We do remember you always a great architect of Kulshekar minihall & Cordel hall. GOD BLESS YOU.

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  • Reema Concesso, Mangalore/Kulshekar

    Mon, Oct 15 2007

    Happy 75th Birthday, May God Bless you & keep u with good health. Have a grt day Fr. Valerian

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  • Walter Lobo, Pazar, Kalvar

    Tue, Oct 16 2007

    Congratulations to Fr. Valerian D'Souza. His gracious public service started from Pazar as the assistant priest in 1960's. We wish him continued success and good health.

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