Udupi: Foundation laid for new building of Udyavar Church


Steevan Colaco
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, May 22: The foundation laying ceremony for the new building of St Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar, one of the oldest churches in the twin dioceses of Udupi and Mangalore, was held here on Thursday May 22.

The Mass was led by Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi diocese, after which he laid the foundation stone.

Udyavar Church, established in 1863, celebrated its 150 years in 2013. There are more than 540 families belonging to this parish. As the space in the church was not enough to accomodate all the parishioners, the members of the church committe decided to construct a new building. Two schools - in English and Kannada mediums - are run by the church.

During the stage programme on Thursday, Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes released the parish bulletin and launched the church website.

Addressing the gathering, he said, "My ancestors basically belonged to Udyavar, and I also found my daughter-in-law from here. I would like to involve myself more with Udyavar church and I assure that I will support all the developmental programmes undertaken in this parish. It is my responsibility to do so."

District incharge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake released the appeal letter. Bishop Dr Gerald blessed the gathering and said that the church is witnessing rapid growth with the construction of the new building.

Pramod Madhwaraj, MLA of Udupi announced Rs one lac for the construction of the new church building, while Jerry Vincent Dias of Mandavi Builders pledged Rs 10 lac.

Fr Fred Mascarenhas, Fr Lawrence , Fr Roshan, Fr Reginald Pinto, Fr Charles Noronha, Fr Roque D’Souza, parish priest of Udyavar, Vijay Kumar Udyavar, gram panchayat president, Charles Noronha, Anita Saldanha, secretary of Udyavar parish council, Danny Pinto and Yogishchandra, architects, Girish Kumar of Udyavar taluk panchayat and others were present.

Architects of the new church building are Danny Pinto, Tina Pinto and Yogishchandra of Western Architects, Udupi.

Fr Dr Roque D’Souza welcomed the gathering, Lawrence D’Sa, vice-president of Udyavar parish council proposed the vote of thanks..

John D'Souza and Pushpa Tauro compered the programme.

  

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  • SANDY, MUMBAI

    Mon, Jul 06 2015

    CAN I GET BANK DEATILS FOR PAYMENT WITH IFS CODE ??

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  • joseph D'souza, padukone

    Sun, May 25 2014

    I am happy to hear .and to see building new church .wishing all the best .God will blesss and St Francis will help to build

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  • Padmanabha Shenoy, Udyavar/Saudi Arabia

    Sun, May 25 2014

    I am happy to know Udyavar Church will be having a new building and all the parishioners will able to pray together. I wish all the best.

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  • Alwyn, CANANDA

    Sat, May 24 2014

    I AM VERY PROUD TO SEE THIS CHURCH BUILT. GOOD NEWS TO ALL. GOD BLESS TO ALL WORK HARD TO MAKE THIS HAPPENED.

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  • Fr. Vincent Pereira, jcd, jv., Udyavara

    Sat, May 24 2014

    It is good to see that the long awaited St. Francis Xavier's new Church building will be emerging in Udyavar due to the enormous efforts and countless sacrifices of the Udyavarites. As the new House of God dedicated to St. Francis Xavier rises, so also the the parishioners find the ocassion to deepen their faith in Jesus Christ is my hope and prayer. Good luck and Best wishes to all.

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  • Ronnet Mendonca, Kuwait/udyavar

    Fri, May 23 2014

    Let us pray for the success of our Udyavar church.

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  • Fredrick Castelino, Udyavara

    Fri, May 23 2014

    Let us pray God for the completion of the new church building within a record time.

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  • Fredrick Pinto, Shirva

    Fri, May 23 2014

    It was pleasure to see the New Church buildings picture. St. Francis Church Udyavar is one of the oldest church in Udupi Diocese. The laying of the stone was a great occasion to bring together the local community of the diocese of udupi. May God bless you all.

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  • Suzie Pinto, Udupi/Mumbai

    Fri, May 23 2014

    Talent offered for the service of God. Continue your good work. Well done Danny! May God bless you and your family!

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  • osbert aaron noronha, kuwait

    Thu, May 22 2014

    Wonderful church design... Keep it up Architect Danny pinto. Udupi..hope to see more in future. All the best to the parish priest and all parishioners of Udyavar church..

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