Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo blessed the “Palloti Vikas” Minor Seminary at Miyar on 28th February, 2019.
V. Rev. Fr Pedro Camilo Simoes SAC inaugurated the Seminary by cutting the ribbon. The prayer service was led by V. Rev. Fr Camilo Simoes. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo celebrated the Holy Eucharist along with V. Rev. Pedro Simoes, Provincial Rector of ABVM Province; Rev. Fr Mark D’Souza, Rector of Palloti Vikas Seminary; V. Rev. Fr Joswey Fernandes, Dean of Karkal Deanery; V. Rev. Fr Roshan Menezes, Udupi Diocesan Episcopal Vicar for Religious; Rev. Fr George D’Souza, Rector of St Lawrence Minor Basilica and a few Deanery Priests and Religious priests concelebrated with the Bishop. The Bishop Blessed the Chapel.
After the mass a short stage program was held. The Program Began with a prayer dance by Miyar Parish Children. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, V. Rev. Fr Camilo Simoes, V. Rev. Fr Joswey Fernandes, Rev. Fr Jerome Monteiro, Rev. Fr Mark D’Souza and Rev. Fr Clody Vaz were present on the dias.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo blessed the foundation stone of the new Chapel. V. Rev. Fr Camilo Simoes, Rev. Fr Joswey Fernandes and Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo addressed the gathering on this occasion. Donors, sponsors, engineer, provincial, contractor and architect were felicitated by the dignitaries.
Rev. Fr Mark D’Souza welcomed the gathering and Rev. Fr Jason proposed vote of thanks. Mr Rayan compered the program. Fellowship meals were served to those present for the inaugural function.