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Mangalore: Bethany convent gets new statue of founder, children's park

  •   Sun, Apr 20 2014 12:44:55 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, Apr 20: A statue of the founder of Bethany congregation Msgr Raymond Mascarenhas was unveiled at Bethany convent here on Sunday, April 20. A children's park named after the founder was also inaugurated on the occasion.

Fr Francis Serrao, bishop designate of the diocese of Shimoga unveiled the statue. Fr Anthony Serrao, parish priest of Bendore inaugurated the plaque. Ladson Lasrado inaugurated the Raymond Park.

Sr Lillies said, "This work has been undertaken to acknowledge the love of the special servant of God for children and his respect for their rights."

She further said, "Following the example of Jesus, Msgr Raymond Mascarenhas gave great importance to children and always upheld their rights. Even in his busiest moments, he would make some time to attend to their needs. Children used to play around him in the premises of his residence here.

"This statue has been sculpted based on a photograph taken on the occasion of his 75th birthday in the year 1950," she said.

After unveiling the statue, bishop designate Fr Serrao said, “It is important to become a child, to enter the Kingdom of God. This has been written in the scriptures. This park is a gift to all children." 
  

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  • Dr Diana Pais Prabhu, Mangalore/Sydney,Australia

    Tue, Apr 22 2014

    Congrats to the Superior & sisters of the Bethany convent Mangalore.They have done a commendable job in erecting a statue & Children's Park in the name of Msgr Raymond Mascarenhas,Servant of God. Being his great grand niece and held in his arms as a child,I still recall how the snakes(Cobras) in the garden would raise its hood and move away quietly at his sight.All of us are now enjoying the benefits of his blessings. Let us all join in prayer for him to be raised to the Altars of Sainthood.

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  • r.rodrigues, mangalore

    Mon, Apr 21 2014

    Congratulations sisters,you have done a good job.
    his statue should have been installed in bendore parish premises during the centenary of the parish.it is he who built bendore parish with great difficulties.anyway sisters have made amends.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    The Bethany Order could not have chosen a better day than Easter Sunday to unveil the statue of Servant of God Monsignor Raymond Mascarenhas. Volumes can be said about this great man regarding his sanctity, charity and love for the children.

    I recall this stately person from my childhood. My wife happens to be her niece and Irene and I had the pleasure of having our nuptials blessed by this wonderful person.

    I join several others in praying that the Title 'SERVANT GOD' be changed to SAINT RAYMOND.

    Humbly submitted by Joe Gonsalves

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  • Lancy Henry Moras, Moushmi Creations

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Hearty congrats to the Superior and the Sisters of Bethany Convent. All Bendurites should be proud today to have you and your Convent in our campus.


    Every Easter He waits for our Resurrection from our sinful life to a new life of faith, love, charity, humility and of course forgiveness!! May this Easter Rise you and me, from yesterday to a wonderful tomorrow to enjoy His Peace, Happiness and Prosperity in our life!! Happy Resurrection to a new life!!


    Happy Easter to you all and all the Clergies, staff and the Bendurites !!

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