Media Release
Udupi, Sep 24: Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi diocese arrived at St John the Evangelist Church, Pangla for three days’ pastoral visit.
Parish priest Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves, assistant parish priest Fr Royson Fernandes, principal of St John’s PU college Fr Vincent Coelho, Fr Romeo Lewis, vice president of PPC Mark vaz, secretary Clera Mendonca, members of parish pastoral council and the parishioners welcomed the Bishop.
After the introductory prayer service, the Bishop visited the cemetery, and prayed for the deceased. As many as 73 youth of the parish received the sacrament of confirmation. In his preaching, the bishop highlighted the importance of prayer in the family. The awareness of presence of God in our families can alone help us to lead happy family life he said.
The bishop also met the members of parish pastoral council, and members of various associations.
He will be visiting all the five schools of the church.