Most Rev. Gerald Lobo celebrated Easter night vigil at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur on 16th April, 2022.
The Solemn Eucharist was celebrated by Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo Bishop of Udupi Diocese along with V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rector of Milagres Cathedral; Rev. Fr Joy Andrade, Asst. Priest of Milagres Cathedral; priest from Pilar Fathers’ Kallianpur and a big number of lay faithful.
The liturgy of the Easter Vigil began at 7:00 pm at the church Hall entrance. As the Paschal candle was placed on its stand in the sanctuary, the lights in the church were switched on.
V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca peached a meaningful homily. After the homily, the water was blessed, people renewed the Baptismal Vows following which the Bishop and priests sprinkled newly blessed Holy Water on the congregation.
At the end of the solemn Easter Mass, Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Parish Priest of the Church, extended the greetings of Easter to all and invoked the blessings of the Risen Christ on all the parishioners. He also thanked each and everyone who had helped in the smooth conduct of all the services during the Holy Week. Bishop Gerald also wished Happy Easter to all the parishioners on the occasion.
