It was a joyful occasion for the parishioners of Holy Family Parish when the Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo visited them from 6th to 7th November, 2021. Rev. Victor Fernandes Parish Priest of Brahmavar Parish; Rev. Fr Prakash, Rev. Fr Arthur; Rev. Fr Dominic; Rev. Fr Joslie and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to him on 6th evening.
After the preliminary rites in the Church the Bishop celebrated the holy Eucharist along with Rev. Fr Victor Fernandes and Rev. Fr Arthur. After the Mass, Bishop blessed the Renovated Cemetery. Then the Bishop had meetings with ICYM; YCS members. He visited the Asha Kiran rehabilitation Centre, Heroor.
On 7th November, Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese celebrated the mass along with Rev. Fr Victor Fernandes, Rev. Fr Prakash Lobo, Rev. Fr Joslie and Rev. Fr Charles Saldana. Bishop Preached a meaningful homily on how we can teach good values to our children.
After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with several groups, viz. Finance Committee members, Altar Boys; Sthree Sanghatan; Catholic Sabha; SFO; Legion of Mary; SVP and Parish Pastoral council. He visited the Sacred Heart Convent and Karunalaya Convent. The Pastoral Visit concluded on Sunday 7th with a Prayer Service, after which the Bishop returned to the Bishop’s House.
