Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo paid his official Pastoral Visit to the Parish Priest and the faithful of Immaculate Conception Church Gangolli from 22 to 24th October 2016. He initiated the Pastoral Visit with a prayer service in the church and later in the cemetery. Prayers were offered for dear departed. After the prayer service Bishop met the Candidates of the sacrament Confirmation. Then followed the meeting with members of Finance Committee, 18 Commission and parish pastoral council.
Day two of the visit began with the Solemn Eucharist during which he catechized the children and the adults about the sacrament of Confirmation and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He administered the sacrament of Confirmation to 34 Children of the parish. The Parish Priest of Trasi Rev. Fr Albert Crasta was presents the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration. After the Mass he met with the members of Marian Sodality, Altar Servers, ICYM, YCS and SVP. In the afternoon he met the members of Woman Commission and Catholic Sabha. He also attended the SCC ward meeting in one of the wards of the Church.
The third day began with the mass in the Carmel Convent. After the mass he visited the sick. After that he visited the Stella Maris High School and Stella Maris English Medium School. Finally on 24th September Bishop concluded his pastoral visit with a concluding prayer service.
