It was a joyful and memorable event for the parishioners of St Theresa of Jesus Church, Mukamar when their shepherd the Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo visited them from 12th and 13th May, 2018. Rev. Fr Louis D’Sa, the Parish Priest and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to him on 12th evening. The preliminary rites in the Church were followed by a visit to the cemetery.
The Bishop had a session on Catechism for the Confirmation children. This was followed by his meeting with the Women’s Commission and Finance Committee members.
On 13th May, the Confirmation Mass was celebrated with great joy. 22 children were administered the Sacrament of Confirmation. In his homily during the Mass, the Bishop preached on the importance of family life.
After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with several groups, viz. Altar Boys; Missionary Children; 18 commissions’ Coordinator and Animators; YCS; ICYM; SVP; Secular Franciscan Order and Catholic Sabha;. He attended the S.C.C. meeting in a ward. He spent time with the Sick in the parish.
The Pastoral visit concluded on Sunday 13th with a Prayer Service, after which the Bishop returned to the Bishop’s House.