It was a joyful and memorable event for the parishioners of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor when their shepherd the Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo visited them from 02nd to 04th of June, 2018. Rev. Fr Paul Rego, the Parish Priest and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to him on 02nd evening. The preliminary rite in the Church was followed by visit to the cemetery.
The Bishop had a session on Catechism for the Confirmation children. This was followed by his meetings with YCS and Finance Committee members.
On 03rd February, the Confirmation Mass was celebrated with great joy. A total of 27 students 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. Missionary Children’s Association; Marian Sodality;Altar Boys; ICYM; Catholic Teachers; Catholic Sabha; SVP and 18 Commission animators and Coordinator. He attended the S.C.C. meeting in a ward.
On 04th the Bishop celebrated Mass in the Helena Sadan Convent, and thereafter interacted with Sisters. He spent time with the Sick in the parish. He visited the school children during their assembly. After the school visit he met the members of Third Order and Sthree Sangatan. He concluded by summarizing the entire pastoral visit and left for Udupi at around 4:00 p.m.