Mangaluru: 19 couples wedded at 43rd Mass Wedding Ceremony at Rosario Cathedral

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Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 02 May 2017: As many as 19 couples tied the nuptial knot at the 43rd mass wedding ceremony organized by St Vincent De Paul Society at Rosario Cathedral, here on Monday, May 1.

 

Bishop of Mangaluru, Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, who was the main celebrant at the ceremony, solemnized the nuptials.

 

 

Bishop in his homily asked the newly wedded couples to live a pious life. ‘You marry your partner here on the Altar in the presence of God. May God be present all times in your life, only then will your life be blissful. For that you need to lead a life according to the commandments given by God. No matter what your financial status is, be always religious and simple,’ said Bishop.

 

Social worker and well-known banker from Mumbai John D’Silva, who was the chief guest said, ‘Newly married couples should strengthen the bond of marriage and uphold family values. Mutual understanding with sharing and caring is the key to a successful and blissful marriage. Only with God’s grace can marriage be successful. I wish happy married life to all newly wedded couples.’

 

Mangaluru South MLA J R Lobo who graced the ceremony called upon the couples to live a simple life as they sacrificed heavy expenses to enter marital life through the simple mass community wedding at Rosario. ‘St Vincent De Paul Society’s work is commendable. There is no point in spending lavishly for weddings. Simple life is great life. Also, the new couples should avail the facilities offered by the government for the betterment of minorities,’ Lobo said. 

 

Brides and bridegrooms from Dakshina Kannada, Kasargod, Udupi and Bijapur districts participated in the ceremony.

 

Fr J B Crasta presented gifts to couples and also tokens of appreciation to the donors. Maurice Monteiro and Rita Monteiro took part in ‘Opsun Dhivnchem’ ceremony.

 

Melvyn and Priyanka lighted the lamp on behalf of all newly-wedded couples. Pricilla Noronha raised the toast. Suresh and Carmel Priya responded to the toast on behalf of all couples. Elizabeth Roche compered the programme.