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Karkala : Bishop Inaugurates Newly Built Ajekar Church

  •   Tue, Apr 20 2010 07:19:22 AM

Karkala : Bishop Aloysius Inaugurates Newly Built Ajekar Church
by Arun Ajekar,Sharath & Austin

Karkala, Apr 20: The newly built Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus was inaugurated and blessed on April 19, 2010 by Rt Dr. Aloysius Paul D Souza ,Bishop of Mangalore diocese at Ajekar of Karkala Taluk.

Whole ceremony was organized by parishioners with the guidance of parish priest. Fr Valerian Fernandez and  Asst. Parish Priest Fr Kiran Pinto.

During the inaugural Eucharistic celebration Rt. Dr. Bishop blessed the Main door, Tabernacle, Reading stand (ambo), Altar, Cross and Bible stand as a special ritual.





































In the stage programme Bishop Aloysius felicitated the present and all former parish priests who served in Ajekar Church.

The Church Souvenir was released by Fr John Barboza, vicar vaar, Karkala Varado.
Fr Leo Veigas, vicar general, Gulbarga diocese. Fr Vincent Monteiro, director diocesan pastoral institute; Fr Ronald Dsouza, YCS /YSM Diocesan Director; Gopal Bhandary, MLA, Karkala constituency,  Maurice Tauro vice president, Ajekar parish council and William Dsouza, Secretary were present on this occasion. Boniface pinto and Stany Menezes compered the entire programme.

Thousands of devotees witnessed the ceremony and shared the fellowship meal towards the end.
  

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  • Prasad, chennai

    Wed, Oct 26 2011

    Hi Ajekar Church Father,
    Can a Hindu guy marry a Christian girl ? Will be a problem to girl's family if he is ready to convert into Christian for his love ?

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  • Elias J. D'Souza, Ajekar/Dubai

    Fri, Jun 24 2011

    It is nice to hear that Fr. Valerian has built the church as well as the english medium school.Congratulation. We need the pastors who can build the community by healing wound and not the builders of church and schools with stones and bricks. Prepare spiritual leaders who heal the wound and build the community.

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  • julius dsouza, mira road

    Sat, Dec 04 2010

    Father valerian fernandes has done a magnificiant job in the spiritual field.I hope he continues to work for the upliftment of the christian society

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  • julius dsouza, Mira Road

    Sat, Dec 04 2010

    Father valerian fernandes has done a magnificiant job .I hope he keep doing such spiritual job for the upliftment of the society

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  • Jude D'souza, Mira Road

    Sat, Dec 04 2010

    Rev.Father Valerian Fernandes has done Great Job by building new church new English school and community hall, we you all the best in your future assignments

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  • Aliyas D'souza, Jaddu House/Mira Road

    Thu, Dec 02 2010

    Father Valerian Fernandes Great Job the people of Ajekar are grateful to you may Jesus give you good health to do more this kind of work in many more places where there is a need

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  • Babitha, Ajekar

    Tue, Apr 27 2010

    Its a great work done by Fr. Valerian n parishioners.our dream come true.. congratulation........

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  • Anil Castelino, Belvai/now mumbai

    Sun, Apr 25 2010

    congratulations dear fr.Valerian & all the parishioners on the occasion of inauguration of newly built church in ajekar.this wonder has happened in ajekar today because of the hard work of priest,parishioners and mainly because of donators & blessings of sacred heart of jesus..may sacred heart of jesus do many more wonders in ajekar.god bless u all.

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  • Anil Castelino, Belvai/now mumbai

    Sun, Apr 25 2010

    congratulations dear fr.Valerian & all the parishioners on the occasion of inauguration of newly built church in ajekar.this wonder has happened in ajekar today because of the hard work of priest,parishioners and mainly because of donators & blessings of sacred heart of jesus..may sacred heart of jesus do many more wonders in ajekar.god bless u all.

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  • Anil Castelino, Belvai/now mumbai

    Sun, Apr 25 2010

    congratulations fr.valerian and all the parishoners of ajekar.very happy to see all the snaps in daijiworld.a very big effort to complete the construction of the church in a span of time.it's because of all the hard work of all the priest, parishoners and all the donators.god bless u all.may sacred heart of jesus do many wonders in coming days

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  • joseph castelino, BAHRAIN

    Wed, Apr 21 2010

    CONGRATULATIONS TO FR.VALERIAN AND PARISHONERS.GREAT WORK.WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

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  • Achilles Claudius Pinto, Hirgan

    Wed, Apr 21 2010

    Congratuation Fr Valerian Fernandez.God Bless you & parishoners/Ex parioshoners.

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  • Hilda and Leo DSouza and family, Ajekar/Now Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 21 2010

    Congratulations Fr. Valerian for completing the House of God in such a short time. In such a small village to put up such a big church by a small number of parishioners is really a achievement and is commendable. Sorry we could not be a part of celebration but our hearty wishes and congratulations to all our parishioners.

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  • vrdesouza, Miyar/DXB/Los/NBO

    Wed, Apr 21 2010

    Congartulations all the parisheners !! finaly Lord Blessed, Ajekar parish got new church which was a one and half decade old dream, when I was serving for karkala Varado youth, then the P.P. Fr.Luwis used to discuss with us (when the Hirgan church came to existence ) with this message to Catholics, build the church in heart not on ground , be more generous and serve your felow follower, leave the hatred towards another brother and bring back the same name/ fame once we had in Dhakshina Kannada .

    VR Miyar

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  • REGGIE D'SOUZA, Mumbai

    Wed, Apr 21 2010

    The inauguration of the new church at Ajekar brought back nostalgic memories of my uncle, Rev. Father Ligourey D'Souza who was a parish priest of Ajekar parish in the sixties. I wish the parish fathers and the parishioners all the best

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  • Vinola Rodrigues, Mangalore/Qatar

    Wed, Apr 21 2010

    Dear Fr. Vally, Congratulations to you on successfully completing the construction of the new Church at Ajekar within 1 year as planned. Your dream has come true as you complete your tenure in this parish. Congratulations to all the parishoners for their joint effort and cooperation in making this dream a reality.

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  • HADLY, Ajekar

    Wed, Apr 21 2010

    Great work by priest Fr.Valerian and the parishioners of Ajekar. Congrats.....

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  • Philip D'Souza, Kumta, Karanata

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Shahnawaz kukkikatte, you are absolutely right in your imagination! Because as individuals what does it mean! I trust you are following religious things rightly that is the reason those things have come from your heart and mind! May Jesus bless you and your family in abundance always!

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  • Vijay D'Souza, Pernal / Doha-Qatar

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Thank you Mr.Shahnawaz Kukkikatte,I Appriciate for your comment. You are one of a most sensible commentator in "DAIJIWORLD"

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  • fr. francis noronha sj, shirva,pilar

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    when i was a boy every year i used to visit my aunts house in ajkar,just below the church and attended masses in this church,parish of a simple people. today i am filled to joy to hear they have a new church, congratulatins to pp, app and laity,

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIRO, MANGALORE

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Dear Rev. Fr Valerian Fernandes, Fr Kiran, Vice president Mr Maurice Tauro and the parish community of Ajekar, hearty congrtulations on your great achievement of building a new church in a remote place like Ajekar. It is a joint effort ans shows the unity and brotherhod that is existing in Ajekar. Indeed, Fr Valerian, you are the real man/brain behind this great work. You have worked wonders in that place for the past 8 years, of course with the strong support of your parish community. The long dream of the parishoners of Ajekar finally realized. God bless you all. May the sacred heart of Jesus work many more wonders in the years to come.
    Thanks to Daiji for the good coverage.

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  • Nirmala D'souza, Ajekar/Bahrain

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Congratulations Fr. Valerian, Fr. Arun and all the Parishioners. We feel very proud of you all. Wish I had an opportunity to attend this great event.

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  • naveen, ajekar/orissa

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Great work done by Fr. Valerian & all parishioners of ajekar.Its a really result of Team work.Congrats May almighty God bless you all.

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  • RONALD, HONGKONG

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Todays world we need persons like shahnawaz kukkikatte.. I have been reading his comments from last one year,which are the the best comments I have ever read.  Your comments are the best regardless of the relegion. cast. or race.. keep the good work and god bless you

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  • prince, podikambla/dubai

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Congratulations to Ajekar parishioners!!!Great work done by parish priest Fr Valerian and Fr Kiran. May almighty God bless you all.

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  • Fredrick Correa, Nairobi, Kenya

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi Your words are very encouraging. May your wishes come true. Usually the Catholic Church has an obligation towards its followers for their spiritual development and hence has to have a good church. It has an obligation towards their education and hence school. It also takes care of their welfare and hence hospital, orphanages etc. While the church is basically meant for the Catholics, the schools, hospitals, orphanages are supposed to be for everyone irrespective of their religious background. Thank you once again for your good comments. You have made my day!

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  • Salvadore , Ajekar/Dubai

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Congratulations Fr.Valerian Fernandez,parishoners & all well wishes for all good work done in this parish for last few years in record time ,we can say.Keep up good work going & God Bless you all.

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  • Matilda, Ajekar / Dubai

    Tue, Apr 20 2010

    Congratulations to Fr. Valerian, Fr. Kiran and all parishioners. Yes. This was the day all the Ajekar parishioners were waiting for! We feel proud to have our own School and a new Church in Ajekar. This is the result of hard-work and dedication of Fr. Fernadez along with Fr. Pinto and all the Parishioners. May God Bless everyone and grant them success in future endeavors. Congratulations once again. Wish I had an opportunity to witness this remarkable event!!!!

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  • STALIN MISQUITH, Mangalore

    Mon, Apr 19 2010

    Great work by priest Fr.Valerian and the parishioners of Ajekar. Congrats & God bless.

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  • Shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

    Mon, Apr 19 2010

    My dear Christian brothers and sisters. Congratualtions. Please keep going and continue to the good work you have been doing all these days no matter whatever the obstacles. I know when you build a church in any place, soon that place shall have christian schools, christian hospitals, oldage and orhpanage homes which will give benefits all people living in that area. May Lord bless you all. May peace prevail. PRAISE THY LORD.

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  • Santhosh Rego, Uppoor/Dubai

    Mon, Apr 19 2010

    Congratulation Fr Valerian Fernandez and all parishoners. God Bless you all.

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  • Fredrick Castelino, Udyavara

    Mon, Apr 19 2010

    It is marvellous to hear that the small village of Karkala Taluk Ajekar got a good and big church which is a landmark in the history of Ajekar. I appreciate the work done by the priest and beloved catholics of Ajekar. Keep it up and go for further religious and social developments in the vicinity and in the midst of non-catholics.

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