The newly constructed Presbytery was blessed by the Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo at St. Antony Parish at Padukone, on 18th December, 2018.
The Thanksgiving holy Eucharist was celebrated by Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo, Bishop of Udupi along with Rev. Fr Fredrick Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Padukone and priests from Udupi and Mangalore dioceses and Religious.
Ms Diana Josphine and Family inaugurated the Presbytery. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo led the prayer service and blessed the new presbytery. After the Blessing, a public felicitation program was held. The program started with a welcome dance by children from Padukone. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi; Rev. Fr Frederick Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Padukone Church; V. Rev. Fr Stany Tauro, Dean of Kundapur Deanery; Rev. Fr Richard Saldanha, Former Parish Priest of Padukone; Ms Diana Josphine Lewis, inaugurator of the new Presbytery; Ms Jane Mary Olivera, President of Nada Grama Panchayath; Mr Gracian Crasta, Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council of Padukone Church; Mr Vincent D’Souza, Secretary of Parish Pastoral Council were present on the dais.
V. Rev. Fr Stany Tauro, Rev. Fr Richard Saldanha, Ms Diana Josphine Lewis, Rev. Fr Frederick Mascarenhas and Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo were addressed the gathering.
Former parish priests, contractor, Engineer, Sponsors and donors were felicitated. Mr Gracian Crasta welcomed the gathering. Fellowship meal was served to all those who attended the inaugural function.