Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Feb 21 : The platinum jubilee celebrations of St Roque's Church, Neerude, began with all grandeur at the Church premises, here on Friday, February 21, 2020.

Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop, diocese of Mangalore was the main celebrant for the thanksgiving Mass.

Large number of priests, religious sisters and devotees took part in the Eucharistic celebration.

The formal stage programme was inaugurated by Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, who presided over the ceremony. Fr Mathew Vas, vicar forane of Kinnigoli deanery and Sr Cicilia Mendonca, provincial superior, Bethany Congregation were chief guests of the function.

Dr Narendra Rai Derla, professor, Government First Grade College Bellare, Ivan D’Souza, MLC, Joylus D’Souza, chairman, Christian Development Board, Mishal Queeni D’Costa, assistant commissioner, Mumbai Customs and GST, Fr Assisi Rebello, parish priest, and Fr Arun J Mendonca, assistant parish priest, were present on the dais. Vice-president Felix Pinto, secretary Monica Rodrigues, and convener of jubilee committee Oswald D'Souza were also present.

Dr Narendra Rai Derla delivered the keynote address and Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha delivered the presidential address.

Mishal Queeni, former parish priests, religious sisters, lay leaders and benefactors were felicitated on this occasion.