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Mangalore: 18 Deacons Ordained at St Joseph's Seminary

  •   Thu, Jun 09 2011 11:33:12 PM

Mangalore: 18 Deacons Ordained at St Joseph's Seminary

News and Pics: Jason Monis and Praveen Saldanha

Mangalore, Jun 9: Eighteen young men (5 for Mangalore diocese, 8 for Carmelites 2 for Kannur diocese, 1 for Gumbla diocese, 1 for Hyderabad diocese and 1 for Vijayawada diocese) were ordained deacons at St Joseph’s Seminary here on Thursday June 9.

Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, bishop of Mangalore, presided over the Eucharistic celebration and conferred the order on the acolytes. Fr Joseph Martis, the rector presented the candidates to the bishop to be conferred as deacons.

In his homily, the bishop urged the ordinandi to serve the community of God selflessly and generously. "Service of God and the community," the bishop said, "requires wholehearted commitment." He reminded the deacons to be worthy servants of God especially by being guides in pastoral life and models in spiritual life. He also invited them to God and His Kingdom to the priority of their mission and vocation.

The Holy Eucharist was followed by the felicitation of the newly ordained deacons. Priests, religious, seminarians, parents, friends, and relatives of the deacons witnessed the solemn diaconate liturgy. The beauty of the Eucharistic celebration was enhanced by the angelic singing and prayerful liturgy. The invitees experienced the presence of the divine in the celebration.

The newly ordained deacons are:

Dn Patrick Sequeira (Mangalore)
Dn Edwin Monis (Mangalore)
Dn Paul Crasta (Mangalore)
Dn Praveen R D'Souza (Mangalore)
Dn Melwyn John D’Souza (Mangalore)
Dn Arackal Benedict Joseph (Kannur)
Dn Areesh Stephen (Kannur)
Dn Vijay Kiran (OCD)
Dn D’Souza Joe (OCD)
Dn Rajesh D’Souza (OCD)
Dn Ivo Dias (OCD)
Dn Anil Prashanth Lobo (OCD)
Dn Arun Sunil Lobo (OCD)
Dn Pradeep Pinto (OCD)
Dn Roshan Denzil Veigas (OCD)
Dn Innareddy Akkanty (Hyderbad)
Dn Kujur Juel (Gumbla)
Dn Vijay Pathapati (Vijayawada)
  

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  • Clara Lewis, Dubai

    Sun, Jun 12 2011

    Congratulations to all 18 Newly Ordained Deacons, wishing you all the best in your future mission.

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  • Oswald Fernandes , Bendur / Dubai

    Sat, Jun 11 2011

    Praise God.
    Congratulations to you all. My sincere thanks to your parents and professors at the seminary for bringing you all up in the Love and Fear of God and helping you all to choose this great and worthy life as a priest. May your mission, dream and assignment be blessed and our Lord Jesus to help you in all your accomplishments.
    In gratitude to God, I remain

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  • Peter / Irene Pinto, Badhyar / Navi Mumbai

    Sat, Jun 11 2011

    Congratulations and best Wishes to all the newly Ordained young Priests.God Bless you all.

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Sat, Jun 11 2011

    Wishing the new deacons all the very best in their spiritual ministries.

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  • cyril crasta, Arva/Urwa

    Sat, Jun 11 2011

    Congrats, Dn Paul Crasta and all other Deacons.

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  • Roshan D'Silva, Vamanjoor/UAE

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    Dn Roshan Denzil Veigas (OCD), Vamanjoor,

    Many congratulations and God bless you.

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  • Joy Rodrigues, Hanagal

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    Dear Dn Patrick Sequiera
    Congratulations.May God Bless you as you take the work of the Lord. I am glad you to see after a long time.
    so all the best

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIRO, MANGALORE

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    DEAR REV. DEACON PRAVEEN & ALL THE ORDAINED DEACONS, HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS. ALL THE BEST.

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  • Sr.Sylvia & Angeline, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    Congratulation Dn. Anil Prashanth. God bless your bold step. we are with you and will support you by our prayers. all the best to all 18 of you.

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  • Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg/Germany

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    These young men were called by God and they were ordained deacons at St Joseph’s Seminary.
    I am always touched to learn that so many energetic young men dedicate their life to Him.

    Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, bishop of Mangalore is right when he urged in his homily the ordinandi to serve the community of God selflessly and generously.

    18 young men studied several years philosophy and theology, they went to church, prayed, worshipped, meditated, attended retreats and read the Bible.

    They will work in various fields and making experiences for their priestly life.

    India has been been changing dramatically during the last years.
    Globalisation reaches out to every corner of India.
    And more and more human beings are looking desperately for a meaning of life in a permanent changing world.
    The Catholic church with a two thousand year old history gives joy, hope and a meaning of life nowadays million of people.
    8 years ago I fell ill and suffered from cancer, I had to undergo two difficult operations, during my stay at hospital I met a Catholic priest, he looked after me, we had many talks, prayed together, I went to church at the hospital chapel, read the Bible and found a meaning of life. My belief in Jesus gives me joy and hope and I got cured from cancer.
    I wish the young deacons all the best and see the need of the poor.


    Best regards



    Kurt Waschnig Oldenburg Germany


    My e-mail Id: chess2550@gmx.de

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  • RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS SHIRVA ROTARY, PILAR SHIRVA

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    congratulations to all The newly ordained deacons at st josephs seminary

    Dn Patrick Sequeira (Mangalore)
    Dn Edwin Monis (Mangalore)
    Dn Paul Crasta (Mangalore)
    Dn Praveen R D'Souza (Mangalore)
    Dn Melwyn John D’Souza (Mangalore)
    Dn Arackal Benedict Joseph (Kannur)
    Dn Areesh Stephen (Kannur)
    Dn Vijay Kiran (OCD)
    Dn D’Souza Joe (OCD)
    Dn Rajesh D’Souza (OCD)
    Dn Ivo Dias (OCD)
    Dn Anil Prashanth Lobo (OCD)
    Dn Arun Sunil Lobo (OCD)
    Dn Pradeep Pinto (OCD)
    Dn Roshan Denzil Veigas (OCD)
    Dn Innareddy Akkanty (Hyderbad)
    Dn Kujur Juel (Gumbla)
    Dn Vijay Pathapati (Vijayawada)

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  • Sathish Saldanha, Kateel/Kuwait

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    Dear Dn. Pradeep, In this world of darkness from
    every corner, God has specially
    called you all to carry the light
    of heaven on this earth. All the
    best wishes and heartfelt prayers
    for you all. May God bless you
    all abundantly and guide your
    path every day.

    Wishes From Saldanha Family. Kateel

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  • Alwyn Pinto , Belthangady/Kuwait

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    Dear Dn.Pradeep(babla)& all Decons,Congratulations as you all ordained as Deacon May God bless you all and be with you in all your endeavours. With Love & Prayers From Pinto Family.

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  • Kevin Dias, Mumbai

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    My Dear Friends in Christ,

    Eighteen Deacons at one go is a great Miracle from our Creator, who gave them a call and their call is answered to serve his people, where ever they will be sent as humble Lambs ready to Serve in whatever may be the situation in that place. Lets us all pray for them as sure our prayers will make them stronger in their daily walks of life. It's prayer and our support that will make them strong pillar's as they embark on a great mission " A Call to Serve and Not to be Served ". Kevin Dias. Mumbai.

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  • Veena lobo, Mangalore

    Fri, Jun 10 2011

    Congratulations Arun as you ordained as Deacon May God bless you and be with you in all your endeavours. With Love & Prayers your Mum, Sisters & Brother Bantwal Sornad

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  • walter lasrado, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 09 2011

    You are the ed few by The Almighty to render service to the community and please accept hearty congratulations on this happy occasion. Compliments and greetings to the parents of these Deocons too. Let their tribe excel and let the Good God shower upon them His choicest Blessings throughtout their life. Wish you good luck.

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  • jossy, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 09 2011

    jesus will guide to follow his steps .good luck in your new life .god give strength to them to follow your way in this world .thanks to their familly who let their son to choose this way to serve god

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

    Thu, Jun 09 2011

    "But know that the Lord has set
    apart for Himself him who is godly." Psalms 4:3.

    In this world of darkness from
    every corner, God has specially
    called you all to carry the light
    of heaven on this earth. All the
    best wishes and heartfelt prayers
    for you all. May God bless you
    all abundantly and guide your
    path every day.

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