It was the privilege of the faithful of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Parapady to receive the Bishop of Udupi, Most Rev. Gerald Lobo for the pastoral visit on 07th April, 2018. The parishioners and the Parish Priest extended a warm welcome to him. 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 meeting with the Parish Finance Committee members.
The Confirmation Mass was celebrated on Sunday the 08th of April. A total of 10 children were confirmed. This was followed by meetings with the various associations of the parish, Altar Servers and Holy Childhood Society, YCS, ICYM and Catechism Teachers. The Bishop met the Coordinators of 18 Commissions. He also visited the sick in the parish and gave them the Holy Communion. He attended one ward meeting of Small Christian Community.
On 09th the Bishop had meeting with Sthree Sangatan, Catholic Sabha, SVP and Third order. He concluded by summarizing the entire pastoral visit and left for Udupi at around 1:00 p.m.
