Udupi: Bishop Dr Gerald lays foundation for new building of Brahmavar Church


Kevin Rodrigues
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Pics: Mayur Studio, Santhekatte

Udupi, Dec 13: Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi diocese, laid the foundation stone for the new church building at Brahmavar here on Saturday, December 13.

After laying the foundation stone, the bishop said, "Church is a place where God and people meet. King David in the Old Testament had first promised to God to make the first church, a worship place, which he couldn’t. But his son Solomon made his dream come true when he built a church. King David was living in a palace and felt the need for a place to worship God.

"Jesus Christ used to go to church to worship. He purified the church by driving out all the greedy people from the church premises and increased the holiness of the worship place.

"Many had planned to construct a new church in Brahmavar, but today, it has become a reality. By the grace of God, this church will come up and truly become a worshipping place for people. Let us come together and build this project in God’s name," he said.

Speaking further, the bishop said that people should also come forward to build the livelihood of the parishioners which would then add value to the many people who live in the parish.

He congratulated parish priest and pastoral council members for their efforts in building the new church.

He hoped that the church will be ready by the end of next year and next year’s Christmas celebration would take place in the new church.

Urban development minister, Vinay Kumar Sorake released the church calendar on the occasion. After releasing the calendar, he wished and promised his support for the new church construction. Fr Dolphy Pais released the church telephone directory. Leo Rodrigues gave the brief information about the present need of the new church.

Oscar Fernandes, Member of Rajya Sabha, Blossom Fernandes, K Jayaprakash Hedge, former MP, Gafoor, Prathap Chandra Shetty, MLC visited the church in the morning and promised their support towards the new church construction.

Fr Antony Vaz welcomed the gathering. Ravi Prakash proposed the vote of thanks. Stephen Prakash Lewis and Juliana Shanthi Furtado compered the programme.

Fr Joseph Dolphy Pais, OFM, provincial, Holy Trinity province, Karnataka, Fr Stany B Lobo, dean, Kallianpur deanery, Vinay Kumar Sorake, minister for urban development and district incharge, Ravi Raj Shetty, president, Chanthar gram panchayat, Sudhir Kumar, Hanadi gram panchayat, Yogish Chandra of AG associates, Fr Baptist Braggs, Fr Dominic Veigas, former parish priest of Brahmavar, Fr Anthony Vas, parish priest, Holy Family Church, Brahamavar, Ravi Prakash Gonsalves, vice-president, Josephine Lewis, secretary of parish pastoral council and council members were present for the foundation laying ceremony.

 

  

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  • Rajesh, Brahmavara/UK

    Sun, Dec 14 2014

    Going to miss my school church...

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  • victor, puttur/muscat

    Sun, Dec 14 2014

    Very good, Congatulations. God bless your dwelling place, let dream of all priests and parishioners come true, let Holy Family Church of Brahmavar grow its heights with the grace of JMJ.

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  • raj, brahmavar

    Sun, Dec 14 2014


    I really like present Church Altar and side pillars with all saints.
    it always used to give me a feeling of real church.

    hope new church also will have same altar with all angels and saints statues in it.

    i wish all the success to brahmavar new church building.

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  • R. Lobo, Mangalore

    Sun, Dec 14 2014

    Old Churches in Mangalore show case the architectural brilliance of the artisans of the bygone era. The architecture of the churches in Mangalore has unique styles like the beautiful Greco-Roman style arcs (That too build without a single concrete or Iron) and the stained glass windows among others.
    I feel sad when these churches are being demolished to make way for new buildings. We Mangaloreans should preserve these churches for our future generation. There is race among the Church leaders today to put their names on the walls of the new buildings and they think that every time they celebrate Jubilee they have to demolish an old building and build a concrete structure. (And we go to places in Europe and adore old Churches and their beauty).
    I request all people from the catholic churches to preserve the old churches especially which were constructed during pre-concrete era for the sake of our kids to showcase the talent of the older generation which spent years in building these churches.
    I hope there are many who share this view and come together for this noble cause.

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  • Peter Pinto & Family, Badhyar/Bankok,Singapore

    Sun, Dec 14 2014

    Congratulations and Best wishes to the Parish Priest Rev Fr Antony Vaz and Parishioners at Brahmavar for a successful task ahead to build a new GODS house to worship. We pray for the success.- Pinto Family.

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  • R J Soares, Brahamavar, Mumbai

    Sun, Dec 14 2014

    Congatulations. God bless your dream come and be a true place of worship for all the parishioners of this most revered Holy Family Church.
    wish all the blessings of JMJ on your every work.

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