It was the privilege of St Pius X Church, Palimar to receive the Bishop of Udupi, Most Rev. Gerald Lobo for the pastoral visit on 28th April, 2018. The parishioners and the Parish Priest extended to him a warm welcome.
He was then led to the church in a procession which was followed by a Prayer Service and visit to the Cemetery. He held a class for Confirmation children. He also held meetings with the Altar Boys, SCC Animators, Finance Committee members, Parish Pastoral Council and Coordinators of 18 Commissions
The Confirmation Mass was celebrated on Sunday 29th March. A total of 6 children were confirmed. This was followed by meetings with the various associations of the parish, YCS, ICYM, Women Association, Catholic Sabha, S.V.P., Third Order, Liturgical Committee and Catechism Teachers. He also visited the sick in the parish and administered them the Holy Communion.
He attended one ward meeting of Small Christian Community. After the SCC meeting he visited to St Joseph’s home for the aged. The Pastoral visit concluded on Sunday 29th with a Prayer Service, after which the Bishop returned to the Bishop’s House.