Fr Valerian Pinto celebrates ruby jubilee of priestly ordination


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Daijiworld Media Network-Mangalore (MD)

Mangalore, Oct 19: Blessings and inauguration of Cordel open air auditorium, renovation of Frad Saib hall and ruby jubilee celebration of the priestly ordination of Fr Valerian Pinto were held on Saturday, October 18 at Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar in Mangalore.

Fr Valerian Pinto the parish priest of Cordel celebrated his ruby jubilee of priestly ordination by cutting the cake. The dignitaries on the dias felicitated the jubilee celebrating priest.

Addressing the gathering, Fr. Valerian Pinto remembered his childhood days and also his days as a priest and thanked his family and friends for everything.

“Do not take revenge on any one. Let God himself handle your matter. God is everything to us and we should listen to him. My duty is to pray to God and let others pray.” said Fr. Pinto during his address.

Bishop of Mangalore, Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza inaugurated the new Cordel open air auditorium and Monsignor Dennis Moras Prabhu inaugurated the renovated Frad Saib hall.

Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, in his presidential address said, “A priest cannot be for himself, he is for the people, he is for God. Fr Valerian is one of God’s men. God has sent him to help those who are in need of help. A priest surrenders his entire life to the people of God. Fr. Valerian Pinto has lived his life for people.”

Senior lawyer M P Noronha, in his speech he said, “A priest provides a path for the people who want to go in a way where there is no sin. There will be a peaceful environment wherever there is a priest. Fr. Valerian is a role model to everyone.”

M P Noronha also released the book ‘Bhavadtacho Divo’ on this occasion which contains wishes and messages for Fr Valerian Pinto.

Fr Dennis Prabhu addressing the gathering said, “Today’s day is prepared by God and we should thank him. No man lives for himself, he lives for others. He dies for others.”

Fr George D’Souza also spoke on this occasion and sponsors were felicitated.

Sushil Noronha, convener of jubilee celebration committee, Praveen Patrao, vice president and Michael D’Souza, secretary of parish council, Fr. Anil A Lobo, assistant parish priest, Fr. Vishal Monis and others were present during the ceremony.

  

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  • Jyothi Martis, Kulshekar Chowki / England

    Wed, Oct 22 2014

    Dear Rev. Fr. Valli Pinto,
    A happy Ruby Jubilee to you full of peace & joy. 40 Years you have served the Lord in the most special way. May Our Lord's richest blessings, His joys & His graces fill this jubilee with every happiness for you. May the days ahead be filled with many blessings. Wishing good luck to you, Fr. Vishal & Fr. Anil in everything you want to do for the Cordel Parish. Congratulations!!, From, Jyothi & Anitha Martis.

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  • CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    CONGRATULATIONS TO FR VALERIAN PINTO.GOD MAY GIVE YOU GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ALWAYS.GOD BLESS YOU.

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  • Fr. Veeresh V. Moras, Madanthyar/Shimoga

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    Dear Rev. Father, Hearty congratulations!!! I pray that God may continue to bless you abundantly with good health and peace of my mind. May all your endeavors be blessed by the Almighty...

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  • Lilly Tauro & fly. , Shirva . U.s.a

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    Congratulestion dear Fr. Valerian pinto on your Ruby priesthood day May god grant you good health and peace.

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  • Sr. Gabriella, Olavina Halli

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Dear Rev. Fr. Vally,
    Congratulations on your Ruby jubilee of priesthood. I join in thanking the Lord for your 40 years of faithfulness to Him. Wish you good health and many more fruitful years of priestly ministry.

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  • joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    I join several others in congratulating Father Valerian on his Ruby Jubilee. May heavenly Alchemist change into Gold and then to Diamond and Platinum.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • Arun Pinto, Muscath

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    dear father valerian pinto congratulations on your ruby jubilee of priestly ordination may good god give you a good health and peace and bless you.....fr thanks a lot for your support, and you teach me how to lead our Icym youth group during My President ship of 2013-14,i have prayed to god to keep you healthy and to give more n more strength to do development work in our cordel church

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  • Jacintha fernandes, Abudhabi

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Congratulations dear Fr.Valerian Pinto.May you be blessed in whatever you do.I thank the lord for giving us a wonderful priest who supports the needy during the difficult times.Personally I thank you Fr. Vally for being everything for my family during our bad times.

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  • gratian dsouza, bejai/kuwait

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    dear father valerian pinto congratulations on your ruby jubilee of priestly ordination may good god give you a good health and peace and bless you

    gratian n fmly kuwait

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  • Fredrick Pinto & family, Shirva

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Rev Fr. Valerian Pinto 'Congratulations ' as you celebrate your Ruby Jubilee of priestly ordination. Thank you for all your hard work in church for 40 years. May God give you a good health and peace.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Congrats Fr. Valerian, on your Ruby Jubilee of Priestly Ordination. May the Love of the Lord God be with you as you continue your most Holy & Blessed work.
    Henry Misquith

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  • Fr Vishal Monis, cordel

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Fr Valli, congratulations. We salute you. It is not just your personal jubilee it is the celebration of priesthood. God has worked wonders is your life. May GOD still work wonders in your life.

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  • Zino Veigas, Mangalore/Dubai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Dear Father, Congratulations!!!! God Bless you for all your good work and improvement in the Parish and may he give you good Health and Peace.

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  • Nishel, cordel

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Congratulations dear Fr. I have prayed for you on your special day,Wish you in all your future endeavors. Regards to all who have made big Day successful.Missed it.

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