Daijiworld News Network - Mangalore (GA)

Mangalore, Apr 12: The contact centre of Blessed Joseph Vaz shrine at Mudipu was inaugurated recently in Kunil Complex at Bendorewell here.

The office was inaugurated by Fr William Gonsalves, the spiritual director of St Joseph's Seminary, Jeppu.

The office will also serve as the office of Souharda Kalavidaru, Yaksharanga, Bangadi (Yakshagana troupe) and the office of Daivik Amrith, a monthly magazine of the shrine.

The office was blessed by Fr Peter S Noronha, parish priest, St Sebastian Church, Bendore. 

Rolphy Mascarenhas, retired professor of St Aloysius College, Fr Pradeep Correa, assistant parish priest of Mudipu church, parish priest Fr Andrew D'Souza and parish council vice president Michael D'Souza were present on the occasion.

Fr Andrew D'Souza welcomed the gathering and Fr Pradeep Correa proposed vote of thanks.  Santhu Omzoor compered the programme.

"Daivik Amrith", the new monthly magazine of Blessed Joseph Vaz church Mudipu was released by Bishop Aloysius Paul D'Souza during the gathering of the priests of Mangalore diocese held on Thursday April 6 at Rosario Cathedral here.

Speaking to Daijiworld editor Santhu Omzoor said that the magazine will not be carrying any advertisements.  Only news related to the parish and spiritual activities will be published in "Daivik Amrith."

The Purpose of the Contact Centre:

The contact centre of Mudipu parish has been opened in the city with an aim of reaching the devotees.  Many persons like to visit Mudipu church.  However, most of them are not aware about the transport facilities since the church is away from the main city.  So those who would like to visit Mudipu, but find it difficult for various reasons could contact the centre either in person or through email or telephone.

Vehicles will be arranged to go to the shrine from the city.  So also those who would like give masses at Mudipu church need not go to Mudipu for that.  They can do it from the contact centre in the city.  Those who are willing to contribute in anyway for the development of the shrine especially by way of donations and alms too can do it at the contact centre, said Santhu Omzoor.

For more details devotees can contact Fr Andrew D'Souza on 9449107058 or Santhu Omzoor at 9448726658 or email to stjosephvaz@yahoo.co.in.