Before 1921, Sastan was part of Kallianpur and Kundapur parish. As the people faced difficulties in crossing three rivers to attend the church service, an independent Sasthan parish came into existence in 1921.
There were 23 families in the beginning. The church has developed over the years and now the number has gone up to 302 families. The church celebrated its centenary in 2021 during the tenure of parish priest Fr John Walter Mendonca.
Centenary Jubilee celebration of St Antony Church :
The centenary jubilee celebration of St Antony Church, Sasthan was conducted in a subtle manner due to Covid–19 restrictions on April 14, 2021.
Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop, Diocese of Udupi presided over the thanksgiving Holy Eucharistic celebration while Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop, Diocese of Mangalore; Msgr Edwin C Pinto, Mount Rosary, Alangar; Fr Stany B Lobo, chancellor, Diocese of Udupi; Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector, Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur; Fr Stany Tauro, dean, Kundapur Deanery; Fr Chethan Lobo, PRO, Diocese of Udupi; Fr Valerian Fernandes, editor, Raknno; Fr John Walter Mendonca, parish priest, St Antony Church, Sasthan along with other priests from the deanery, diocese and native parish were concelebrants. Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha delivered a meaningful homily.
Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha released the prayer book published in memory of the centenary year celebration whereas Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo released a hymns book for the use of the Church.
A formal felicitation function was also organized on the occasion.
Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, Msgr Edwin Pinto , Fr Valerian Mendonca addressed the gathering. Bishop Gerald Issac Lobo delivered presidential speech.
Former priests of Sasthan Parish Msgr Edwin Pinto and Fr Harold Pereira were honoured on the occasion. Bishop Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, Fr Stany Tauro, Fr Valerian Mendonca, Fr Anil D’Souza, Stany B Lobo; Fr Noel Lewis, priest of St Thomas Orthodox Syrian Church; Sr Michelle, Mission Sisters of Ajmer; director, Karuna Hospital, Mumbai, major donors for the parish scholarship fund, Theodore Furtado and Derick D’Souza, convenor of the centenary year committee were felicitated on the occasion.
Fr Stany B Lobo, Fr Stany Tauro, Fr Valerian Mendonca, Fr Anil D’Souza, parish Priest, Our Lady of Fathima Church, Perampalli; Fr Noel Lewis; Fr John Walter Mendonca, parish priest; Sr Michelle, Sr Veronica, Sr Goretti Cuthino, and others were present on the occasion.
Parish Priests who have served in the Parish :
- Msgr Edwin Pinto
- Fr Harold Pereira
- Fr Vincent Martis
- Fr Valerian Fernandes (2010- 2015)
- Fr John Walter Mendonca (2015 - 2021)
- Fr Sunil Clarence D'Silva (from 2021 onwards)
(Complete list will be updated soon)
Compiled by Catholic Time Staff
Last updated in Dec 2021.
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