The Bishop of Udupi, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo was on Pastoral Visit to St Antony Church, Padukone from 25th to 27th February, 2023. Rev. Fr Francis Cornelio, the Parish Priest of Padukone and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to the Bishop.
On 26th February, Bishop celebrated the holy Eucharist along with Rev. Fr Francis Cornelio, Parish Priest of Padukone Church. In his homily, the bishop emphasized on the importance of family life.
After the Mass, the Bishop had series of meetings with several groups, viz.; Missionary Children’s Association; Altar Boys; ICYM; YCS; Catholic Sabha; SFO; Legion of Mary, SVP, Sthree Sanghatan, Parish Pastoral Council with 20 commissions’ animators. Later he visited the sick. He also attended the Small Christian Community meeting in one of the wards.
On 13th morning the Bishop celebrated the holy Eucharist at St Antony’s Convent Padukone. He also paid visit to St Antony’s School Padukone and interacted with children. He addressed the teachers and staff members of the school. The Pastoral Visit concluded on Monday 27th with a Prayer Service.