It was a joyful and memorable event for the parishioners of Holy Rosary Church, Kundapura when their shepherd the Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo visited them from 01st to 03rd June, 2019. V. Rev. Fr Stany Tauro, the Parish Priest and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to him on 01st evening. The preliminary rites in the Church were followed by visit to the cemetery.
The Bishop had a session on Catechism for the Confirmation children. This was followed by his meeting with Finance Committee.
On 02nd June, the Confirmation Mass was celebrated with great joy. A total of 33 students were administered the Sacrament of Confirmation. In his homily during the Mass, the Bishop preached on how we can become saints in our life.
After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with several groups, viz. YCS, ICYM; SFO; Altar Boys; Girls Sodality; YCS; ICYM; Sthree Sanghatan, Catholic Sabha, SVP, etc. He attended the S.C.C. meeting in a ward.
On 03rd the Bishop celebrated Mass in the St Joseph Convent and thereafter interacted with sisters. He spent time with the sick in the parish. The Bishop visited St Mary’s and Holy Rosary Educational institutions during school assembly and interacted with students. After that he visited St Joseph’s School and kindergarten. The Bishop had meetings with Marian Legion and 18 Commission animators and Coordinator.He concluded by summarizing the entire pastoral visit and left for Udupi at around 06:15 p.m.