Karkala: We got to be Samaritan for our fellowmen without bias – Bishop Emeritus Dr Aloysius

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Karkala, 25 Jan 2021: We got to learn in loving our fellowmen regardless of the nationality, faith and culture like the Samaritan in the Holy Scripture who laid the way-side wounded man onto his horse and got him treated in an inn, said Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, bishop emeritus of Mangaluru diocese.

 

In his homily at St Lawrence Basilica, here on Monday January 25, bishop stressed on the need to be humane at times of Covid-19 that threatens mankind.

 

 

Fr Rolvin Aranha, assistant parish priest of St Francis Xavier parish, Udyavar, Udupi; Fr Rupesh Tauro, assistant parish priest of St Lawrence parish, Bondel, Mangaluru; Fr Denis D’Sa, parish priest of Our Lady of Health parish, Shirva and Fr Sunil Veigas, parish priest of Our Lady of Mercy parish, Fajir, Mangaluru offered other Masses at the Basilica at different intervals.

 

Hundreds of pilgrims attended the masses who have arrived from neighbouring districts.

 

Beltangady bishop Dr Lawrence Mukhuyi will celebrate the Eucharistic Celebration in Kannada at the Basilica here on Tuesday January 26 at 10.00am.

 

The masses will also be held at 8.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 5.00pm on Tuesday.