It was a joyful occasion for the parishioners of Milagres Cathedral when their Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo visited them from 16th to17th October, 2021. V. Rev. Valerian Mendonca Rector of the Cathedral; Rev. Fr Joy Andrade, Asst. Parish Priest and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to him on 16thevening.
After the preliminary rites in the Church the Bishop celebrated the holy Eucharist along with V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rev. Fr Joy Andrade and Rev. Fr Stephen D’Souza. After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with Finance Committee members.
On 17th October, Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese celebrated the mass along with V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rev. Fr Joy Andrade and Rev. Fr Stephen D’Souza, Director of Divya Jyothi, Rev. Fr Alwyn OCD and others. In his homily, Rev. Fr Stephen D’Souza explained about the Synod 2023. At the end of the mass, the Bishop inaugurated the logo of Synod 2021-2023 and read the Holy Spirit prayer.
After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with several groups, viz. Altar Boys; SthreeSanghatan; Catholic Sabha; SFO; Legion of Mary; SVP; ICYM; YCS and Parish Pastoral council of Thottam. He visited the Rose Convent and Maria Kripa Convent. The Pastoral Visit concluded on Sunday 17th with a Prayer Service, after which the Bishop returned to the Bishop’s House.