Media Release

Madikeri, Mar 7: St Michael’s Church Madikeri is the main Church of Kodagu deanary with almost 500 families. The renovation of the sanctuary and the altar of this church have added beauty and have created a better atmosphere for prayer and liturgical services.

The beautiful sanctuary was blessed by Fr K A William, bishop of diocese of Mysuru on March 5 during the Eucharistic celebration concelebrated by Fr Madalai Muthu, dean of Kodagu deanary, Fr Alfred John Mendonca, parish priest of St Michael’s Church, Fr Naveen Kumar, correspondent and the priests from different parishes of Mysuru diocese. The bishop blessed the sanctuary, cross, statues of Mother Mary and St Michael, Lectern, altar and tabernacle during the Eucharistic celebration.

The Eucharistic celebration was followed by a short felicitation programme mastered by Justin P J Fr Naveen Kumar, correspondent of St Michael’s Educational Institutions. He welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering.

Fr William K.A, bishop of Mysuru diocese, Walter Pinto, architect and designer of the renovated sanctuary and altar, and Fr Alfred John Mendonca, parish Priest of St Michael’s Church Madikeri were honored.

Charles D’Cunha, Sujay, Martin P J, and Stalin Philip were also given a memento each for their service towards the renovation of the sanctuary.

Fr Alfred John Mendonca, parish priest rendered the vote of thanks. He appreciated the selfless service of parish council secretary Johnson K A and all the parish council members, their cooperation and generous contribution by the parishioners and the service offered by the Sisters of the Congregations of St Joseph of Tarbes and Bethany. The beautiful ceremony concluded with a fellowship meal.