Media Release

Mangaluru, May 22: The installation of the new provincial superior Sr Lilly Pereira and her councilors was held on May 21, at Bethany provincialate Vamanjoor.

It was a day of jubilation and a historic milestone. Eucharistic celebration was officiated by Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza the director of St Joseph’s Engineering College, Vamanjoor. Expounding the readings of the mass he explained the importance of love for the lord and one another.

Mass was followed by installation ceremony. Sr Rose Celine, the superior general officially installed Sr Lilly Pereira the provincial superior and her councilors, Sr Mariola, Sr Dona Sanctis, Sr Flavia Wilma and Sr Shalet D’Souza during an hour of prayer. She exhorted the provincial superior and the councilors to grow deeper in the love of God and sisters. She explained the responsibility of being a Shepherd, Steward, and Servant. Citing the example of the 'Servant of God' Raymond Mascarenhas she urged to become cisterns of God’s love by sitting before the blessed Sacrament.

The sisters applauded the services of Sr Cicilia Mendonca the outgoing provincial superior, Sr Roshel, Sr Anna Maria, and Sr Shubha for their past 8 years of service to the province. Sr Cicilia Mendonca the provincial superior expressed her gratitude to the superior general for her support, encouragement, and guidance. Sr Lilly Pereira the new provincial superior and the team members were facilitated. Sr Rose Celine the superior general greeted the new team and prayed God’s blessings upon them. She gratefully acknowledged the selfless services of past provincial superior and her councilors. Bethany Lay Association handbook 'In His Footprints' was released on this occasion. Sr Leena Pereira thanked all the participants. Sr Lydia Pinto compeered. The fellowship meal was served on the occasion.

This historical event was witnessed by the sisters of the province. It was indeed a red-letter day in the history of Mangaluru province.