Bangalore Archdiocese gets 16 new deacons


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Bangalore, Jun 30: Thirteen Capuchin brothers along with two brothers of Third Order Regular (TOR) and one Benedictine were raised to the order of clerics as they were ordained as deacons by Dr Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore. The joyful event took place during the Holy Mass at 3:30 pm, in the chapel of Darshan Institute of Theology, Kengeri, Bangalore on Sunday June 29.

Fr Dolphy Pais, the provincial minister of Capuchins belong to the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka, Fr Alwyn Dias, vicar provincial, Fr Wilson, TOR provincial delegate, and Fr Xavier, the prior of Ashirvanam, the Benedictine Monastery and many more priests and religious enhanced the charm and beauty of the celebration.

Brs Salvadore D'Cunha, Amar Anthony Lobo, Naveen Joseph Sequeira are from Perpetual Succour Church Koppa, Br Andrew Jayaraj belongs to St Joseph’s Cathedral Chikmagalur, Br Poul Karun Mascarenhas is from Our Lady of Victories Church Balehonnur, Br John Zodhusanga is the parishioner of St Francis of Assisi Church Durtlang, Br Peter Lalrammuana hails from St Mary’s Church Aizawl, Br Prashanth Walter D’ Souza belongs to St Peter Claver Church Arva, Br Ravi Rajesh Serrao is from St Raphael Church Badyar, Br Frolic Fernandes belongs to St Lawrence Church Moodubelle, Br Praveen Stephen D’ Souza is from St Joseph’s Church Belman, Br Preetham Rayan Mendonca belongs to Our Lady of Fatima Church Pernal, Br Prakash Melwyn Colaco hails from St Francis Xavier Church Udyavar.

The Brothers belonging to TOR are Br Thomas Tudu from St Francis Church Gokhla, Orissa and Br Sarat Kumar Nayak from St Peter’s Church Mohana, Orissa. Br Mourice Kullu, Majhapara, Orissa was the only Benedictine who also received the grace to be the ordained minister of the Word.

The Archbishop in his message called upon the newly ordained deacons “to believe what they read, teach what they believe and practice what they teach”. He further urged them to be steadfast to Jesus Christ after the example of Sts Peter and Paul who imitated Christ even to the point of dying a martyr’s death. By quoting the words of St Francis of Assisi, “Always proclaim the Gospel and only if necessary use words” he wished them all good.

After the Holy Eucharist, a short felicitation was organized for the newly ordained deacon brothers, Fr Jossy Fernandes, rector of Darshan Institute of Theology, Kengeri, Bangalore, welcomed the gathering and Dr Bernard Moras the Archbishop of Bangalore, and Fr Joseph Dolphy Pais, congratulated the brothers on this special occasion and Deacon Br Walter D’Souza, representing the Deacons, thanked the gathering. Br Jason Pais, compered the entire event beautifully.

 

  

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  • Jennifer Gracian Botelho, udupi,karnataka

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    God Bless these new deacons who the Lord has called to his vineyard.Hats off of to their blessed parents.5211322

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  • FR FELIX MONTEIRO, BADYAR, MANGALORE

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    DEAR NEWLY ORDAINED CAPUCHIN DEACONS. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL AND BEST WISHES FOR YOUR REMAINING PERIOD TO PREPARE TO RECEIVE THE SACRED ORDER.

    A SPECIAL FELICITATIONS TO DN.RAVI RAJESH SERRAO FROM THE PARISH PRIEST AND THE ENTIRE PARISHIONERS OF SR RAPHAEL CHURCH, BADYAR. GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR REMAINING INTENSIVE PREPARATION TO RECEIVE THE SACRED ORDER.

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  • Cecelia Dsouza, Kadri, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulations to all the brothers
    Specially to Br.Frolic Fernandes, my spiritual child

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  • Peter / Irene Pinto, Badhyar/ Paris

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS to all the Brother DEACONS on your success. Wish you all good health to preach the GODS WORD.

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  • Basil, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulations to all of them and to their parents/guardians too.May GOD bless you all and guard,guide and protect you always.

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  • Alban D Souza, Udyavara Mumbai DOha Qatar

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulations ! dear Brothers ! May God bless all of you ! Pray to protect you always . Be courageous and strong in faith to serve in the vineyard of Almighty God here on earth. SPECIAL Wishes to one of Udyavarites capuchin Br. Prakash Melwyn Colaco.Feel proud for you as parishioner. Pray that many more vocations come from my parish Udyavar.

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  • Gladys, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulations! May God Bless all the priest who has taken Auth today, vigor to serve in the vineyard of our Lord!

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  • Fr. J.B. Sequeira, Capuchin, Foggia, Italy

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Hearty Congratulations brothers. God bless u. Wishes from Fr. Denis Prakash Lobo and self.

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  • Melvin Pais,joyce pais jeethan , jeestan, Dubai, Bantwal

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulation and best wishes to the new Priests, May God give them spiritually strength,good health.

    may god bless you all the capuchins Priest.

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  • Patrick L. Lewis & fly, Thonse-Kallianpur/Dubai

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulation and best wishes to the new priests. May God Bless you all and also the parents and family members.
    Patrick

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  • Lancy, Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulations !!!God Bless our Deacons and give them the strength and vigor to serve in the vineyard of our Lord!

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  • Felix Sequeira, Chikmagalur

    Mon, Jun 30 2014

    Congratulations Brothers, May God bless you all. Special wishes to Naveen.

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  • Suzie Pinto, Udupi/Mumbai

    Mon, Jun 30 2014


    What a memorable event. A joyful happening in life ! An honour to parents and family members.
    My prayers for your dedication.

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