The faithful of St Peter Church, Barkur, Relatives and Friends of Rev. Fr Philip Neri Aranha gathered together for a Thanksgiving Eucharist on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee of Priesthood on 07th May 2023.
Rev. Fr Philip Neri offered the thanksgiving Mass along with Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Dean of Kallianpur Deanery and priests from Udupi and Mangalore. V. Rev. Fr Leslie D’ Souza, Dean of Shirva Deanery preached the homily. He thanked God for the precious gift of life and for the gift of 25 years of Priesthood. He also thanked God for the blessings he received from his loving family, friends, relatives and people whom he served. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese; Most Rev. Dr Henry D’Souza, Bishop of Bellary Diocese were present for the holy Eucharistic celebration. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, the bishop of Udupi Diocese congratulated Rev. Fr Philip Neri.
Later, a felicitation program was organized by the Parishioners and family members to make the Jubilee of their Priest a memorable one.
Mr Joseph Fernandes welcomed the gathering and Mr Eric Soans proposed the vote of thanks. Fellowship meal was served to all those who attended the programme.