In a shocking incident, Fr Mahesh D’Souza, Assistant Parish Priest of Shirva church and Principal of Don Bosco CBSE School, was found dead in the office room on October 11, 2019.
Fr Mahesh D’Souza hails from Moodubelle. Born on 30th March, 1983 as the second son of Mr Frederick and Mrs Matilda D’Souza, he was ordained as the first Priest of the newly erected Udupi Diocese on 15th April, 2013.
Since 2013, he served as Assistant Parish Priest at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur and Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte. At the same time he was the Headmaster –in-charge of Milagres English Medium School.
In 2016, he was appointed Asst. Parish Priest at Shirva Church and Principal of Don Bosco CBSE School. He worked selflessly for the development of Don Bosco CBSE School. He was loved by the school children and the parents for his simplicity and kindness.
He was a good teacher, able administrator, inspiring leader, a disciplinarian, generous soul, good organizer, and above all a good Pastor.
His sudden demise has sent shockwaves among his family members, parishioners, staff and students and admirers.
May Almighty God grant him eternal rest. May He comfort his parents, family members, parishioners, Don Bosco family and all his near and dear ones and grant them grace and strength to bear this loss and grief.
Most. Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, the Bishop of Udupi Diocese, and all the priests of the diocese have condoled the death of Fr Mahesh.
Funeral rite will be held on Tuesday 15th October, 2019 in Shirva Church at 03.00 pm.