Mangalore Diocese News

News by Gordon DAlmeida
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Mangaluru, Aug 19 : A unique and mega statue of Sacred Heart of Jesus was blessed at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia on 18th August 2023 at 5pm by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, the Bishop of Mangalore. 

This was a dream project of the parishioners and was formally launched by donors of the project, a year ago. Parish Priest Fr Roque DSa had then blessed the project. This dream project was donated in the memory of late Cyril and Alice Monterio by their only daughter Jennifer Mascarenhas and son-in-law Noel Mascarenhas Valencia/Urwa/USA as a loving tribute in their honor.  

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha blessed the statue and led the prayer. Fr Roque Parish Priest welcomed the gathering. Ronald Rodrigues vice-president of parish pastoral council read the names of the donors. Romeo and Mabel Saldanha donated for the altar beautification. Godwin and Sherlyn DSouza donated for the mega fans and chandeliers.They were honored by the bishop. Daya Victor Lobo and  others who worked hard on these projects were also honored during the program.

Parish Priest Fr Roque DSa, Asst parish priest Fr Vijay Monterio, Ronald Rodrigues Vice-President and Rita Menezes secretary - Parish council, Louis Pinto coordinator of the project and parishioners were present in large numbers during the ceremony. Rita Menezes , secretary of PPC proposed the vote of thanks. All were served with refreshments.

The statue of the “Sacred Heart of Jesus” is erected on the belfry of the church at a height of 60ft from the ground level. Height of the statue is 18ft.