Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo paid his official Pastoral Visit to the Parish Priest and the faithful of St Joseph’s Agricultural Colony, Belve from 01 to 03th 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.
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 5 Children of the parish. The Parish Priest of Belve Rev. Fr Denis D’Souza was present the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration. After the Mass he met with the members of Altar Servers and Marian Sodality girls. After that he visited the sick. In the afternoon he met the members of SVP, Woman Commission and Catholic Sabha.
The third day began with the mass in the Jos Col Convent, Belve. After the mass he visit to St Joseph’s Higher Primary School, Belve. After the School visit he met all the teachers’ of the School. Finally on 03th October Bishop concluded his pastoral visit with a concluding prayer service.
