It was a joyful occasion for the parishioners of St Anne Church, Thottam when their Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo visited them from 09th to 10th October, 2021. Rev. Fr Francis Cornelio, the Parish Priest and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to him on 09thevening.
After the preliminary rites in the Church the Bishop celebrated the holy Eucharist along with Rev. Fr Francis Cornelio. After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with ICYM and Finance Committee members.
On 10th October, the Bishop celebrated the mass along with the Parish Priest. In his homily, the bishop said that parents must give good examples to their children in day to day life.
After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with several groups, viz. Altar Boys; Sthree Sanghatan; Catholic Sabha; SFO; Legion of Mary; SVP and Parish Pastoral council of Thottam. He visited St Anne Convent. The Pastoral Visit concluded on Sunday 10th with a Prayer Service, after which the Bishop returned to the Bishop’s House.