Udupi: Bishop Gerald blesses foundation stone of Infant Jesus Church Pilar

Media Release

Udupi, 08 Nov 2015: Most. Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Diocese of Udupi blessed the foundation stone of Infant Jesus Church, Pilar here on November 8.

 

Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish Priest Our Lady of Health Church Shirva in his address said that the blessing of foundation stone of Infant Jesus Church, Pilar is historical. The people of Pilar were eagerly waiting for the establishment of church in Pilar and the first step is initiated. The people of Pilar along with donors, finance committee members and many others have joined their hands for the establishment of the Church. The role of Salesian community is also remarkable in leading the people of Pilar in devotion and faith. In the days to come the Church should grow and flourish and spread the word of our lord Jesus Christ to many. “I pray to lord that the Church may soon become a Shrine to serve the divine needs of people”, he added.

 

 

Fr. Simao Fernandes SDB, Priest in-charge Infant Jesus, Chapel Pilar; Fr. Anil Castelino, Campus Administrator of St. Marys and Don Bosco Educational Institutions Shirva; Fr. Joel Dsouza SDB, administrator Don Bosco Youth Centre Shirva; Deacon Kiran Nazareth SDB,  Fr. Mark Mathias SVD; Wilson Dsouza, Vice-President Parish Pastoral Council; William Machado, Secretary Parish Pastoral Council;  David Dsouza, President Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat; Lilly Dsouza, member Taluk Panchayat; Gilbert Mathias, member Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat; Norbert Machado, Irwin Dsouza, Melwyn Aranha[, Advocate Wilson Dsouza, Precilla Mathias and others were present.

 

Valerian Machado, convenor Infant Jesus Chapel Committee proposed the vote of thanks. Ida Dsouza compeered the programme.

 

Ahead of the programme Bishop celebrated mass in Infant Jesus Chapel, Pilar.