Prior to 1969, Ujire was part of Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady. Fr. Elias P. Dias was a zealous priest who served Belthangady parish for seven years. During his tenure, Ujire , 6 km from Belthangady parish was declared an independent parish in 1969 and Fr. Elias P. Dias became its first parish priest. He was instrumental in setting up Anugraha Education Institution in Ujire.
Golden Jubilee Celebration of St. Anthony Church
Golden Jubilee Celebration of St. Anthony Church, Ujire was held on April 30, 2019. Most Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha was the main celebrant of the thanksgiving mass. Bishop Lawrence Mukkuzhy of the Diocese of Belthangady delivered a meaningful homily. Dean of Belthangady deanery Rev Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, parish priest Rev Fr James Dsouza , many native , deanery & diocesan priests were concelebrants.
Parish Priests who have served in the Parish :
- Fr Elias P. Dias (first parish priest - 1969)
- Fr Marcel Saldanha (1982 - 1987)
- Fr Antony Diego Lobo (1987 - 1990)
- Fr Andrew D'Souza (1990 - 1997)
- Fr Norbert D'Souza (1997 -2002)
- Fr Francis D'Souza (2002 - 2004)
- Fr Henry Mascarenhas (2004 - 2005)
- Fr Ferdinand R. Gonsalves (2005 - 2011)
- Fr Joseph Mascarenhas (2011 - 2018)
- Fr James D'Souza (from 2018 onwards)
(Complete list will be updated soon)
Compiled by Catholic Time Staff.
Last updated in Dec 2019.
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