The renovated Church of St Joseph at Belman was blessed by the Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald I. Lobo on 26th August, 2018.
The grand ceremony of the inauguration and blessing of the church commenced with the Bishop along with Rev. Fr Edwin D’Souza, Parish Priest of Belman; Rev. Fr Prakash Menezes, Asst. Parish Priest of Belman, Rev. Fr Reginald Pinto, Director of Sampada; Rev. Fr Roy Lobo, Former Asst. Parish Priest of Belman and other two guest priests from Mangalore Diocese, Religious women and parishioners and guests. The Bishop Gerald Lobo blessed the renovated Belfry.
The inauguration was followed by the Solemn Mass which was concelebrated by priests. Bishop Gerald Lobo preached the homily on importance of the church. At the end of the mass Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza thanked the Sponsors, Donors and those who helped to renovate the Church.
On behalf of the Diocese of Udupi, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo appreciated Rev. Fr Edwin D’Souza for the great work at Belman.
