The Feast of St. Joseph Vaz was celebrated with devotion and fervor at St. Joseph Vaz Chapel, Kannada Kudru, Gangolli on Tuesday, 16 January, 2018. The Solemn festive mass was celebrated by Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo Bishop of Udupi along with V. Rev Fr Anil D’Souza, Dean of Kundapur Deanery; Rev. Fr Albert Crasta, Parish Priest of Gangolli Church and 5 priests from the deanery and outside. V. Rev. Fr Anil D’Souza Preach the homily on St. Joseph Vaz’s life.
The new Statue of St. Joseph Vaz was blessed by bishop then before the novena. Rev. Fr Albert Crasta thanked all the devotees who supported the celebration of feast.
A short stage programme was held. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi; V. Rev. Fr Anil D’Souza, Dean of Kundapur Deanery; Rev. Fr Albert Crasta, Parish Priest of Gangolli Church and others were present on the dais.
Rev. Fr Albert Crasta welcomed the gathering. Mr. Vivian Crasta proposed the vote of thanks and Mrs. Renita Barnes compered the program. A Fellowship meal was served to all those who attended the function.