Udupi: Fr. Denis D’sa celebrates Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee at Kuntalnagar

By Valita Lobo
Pics by Avil Sequeira
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/Kuntalnagar, 18 May 2015: Rev. Fr. Denis D’sa, the Parish Priest of St. Antony, Kuntalnagar and PRO of diocese of Udupi, celebrated his silver jubilee of sacerdotal ordination on Sunday 17th May 2015 at 4.00pm. The Silver Jubilee Celebration commenced with Holy Eucharist Mass concelebrated by the guests of honour Most Rev. Leo Cornelio, Arch Bishop of the diocese of Bhopal. Chief celebrants at the mass were Rev. Fr. Fred Mascarenhas, Vicar Var of Udupi Varado, Fr. Baptist Menezes, Vicar General, Udupi Varado. 

 

Arch Bishop of Bhopal, Most Rev. Leo Carnelio felicitated Fr. Denis D’sa and the other priests who also celebrated their silver jubilee of priestly ordination.

 

The celebrations continued with a brief stage program. During the felicitation program the following guests were invited to the dais namely: Fr Denis Dsa. Mrs. Mary Dsa, Fr. Valerian Mendonca, Fr. Fred Mascarenhas, Fr Baptist Menezes, Mr. Valerian Mathias, Most Rev Dr Leo Carnelio, Fr Victor Machado and fellow classmates(at Seminary) of Fr Denis D’sa who also celebrated their silver jubilee of priestly ordination.

 

 

Fr Valerian raised the toast of the auspicious occasion and congratulated Fr. Denis and highlighted his various achievements from the days of his Seminary to the current position he is holding as PRO of Udupi Diocese. The Silver Jubilee cake was cut by the main celebrant accompanied by all distinguished guests on dais. Rev. Fr. Baptist Menezes addressed the gathering and praised Fr.Denis Dsa on this occasion and also the parishioners of Kuntalnagar.

 

On this auspicious occasion the winners of the sports competition that were held on behalf of the parish day celebrations were awarded by Fr. Fred Mascarenhas.

 

The stage program was followed by a short cultural program which lasted for about 45 minutes enthralling the audience with entertainment. All the parishioners greeted Fr. Denis D’Sa and congratulated him and wished him all the best for his future mission at the diocese.

 

Mr. Roshan Sequeira wonderfully compeered the entire program.