Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 9: Great educationist Fr William Fernandes funeral rites took place at Valencia Church on Monday, July 8.
Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha presided over the Eucharistic celebration along with Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza, bishop emeritus, Dr Gerald Isac Lobo, bishop of Udupi, Msgr Denis Moras former vicar general, Msgr Maxim L Noronha, vicar general, Fr Victor George, chancellor, Fr Victor Vijay Lobo, PRO of the diocese and many priests.
Fr Victor D’Mello, parish priest, Kirem Church preached the homily, Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu gave panegyric, Dr Harry Fernandes, brother of Fr William Fernandes rendered the vote of thanks.
Many priests, religious, lay faithful, friends and well wishers of Fr William were present for the last rites.