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55-year-old Mangalurean priest Fr Lawrence Martis passes away in Canada

  •   Fri, Nov 27 2020 06:01:31 PM

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Mangaluru, Nov 27: Fr Lawrence Martis (55), son of the late Francis Martis and Cecelia Martis, from Neerude Parish, passed away on Wednesday, November 25 in Canada. He was ordained as a priest for the diocese of Mangaluru on May 1, 1992. After ordination, he served as an assistant at Yesu Nilaya, Bhalki, Urwa Parish. Later, he was appointed as the secretary to the Bishop. He also served as the editor of Amchi Mai, Konkani Marian Monthly; the director of Pontifical Mission Societies etc.

In 1998, he was appointed as the parish priest of Gantalkatte Parish. After serving there for two years, he took leave from the diocese of Mangaluru and moved to Canada, where he served for 20 years in different dioceses.

The funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 30 at 10.30 am in Canada (9.00 pm - IST) from the Cathedral of St Catherine of Alexandria. It can be accessed from the diocese of St Catherine's, Ontario, Canada.
  

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  • Clinton Brian Lobo & Family, Neerude/Mangalore/ Dubai

    Mon, Nov 30 2020

    God Saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put His arms around you and Whispered ,
    "COME TO ME".

    With tearful eyes, we watched him suffer,
    And saw him fade away.
    Although we loved him dearly,
    We could not make him stay.
    A golden heart stopped beating,
    Hard working hands to rest.
    God broke our hearts to prove to us
    He only takes “The Best”.


    I still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom of your advice , the real and funny stories we had shared to each other . You were and will always be an inspiration to myself, the entire family and anyone who worked with you.

    As you quoted on your whatsApp status "A cause worth dying for is also a cause worth living for...." Indeed, You fought an incredible battle till your last breath and now you are in a better place(an eternal life) You have left a void in the family that will never be filled.

    While we mourn today, we also take comfort in the fact that your mission on earth have been fulfilled. We thank the Lord for your life and bid you farewell until we meet again. RIP in the arms of the angels, as they carry you to heaven.

    May the Lord be with you and with your spirit. We miss you a lot..... Adieu uncle.

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  • Dorin Correa, Bondel

    Sat, Nov 28 2020

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Santhosh, Muchoor,Neerude/ Dubai.

    Sat, Nov 28 2020

    I pray to almighty grant him Eternal Peace.

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  • Everest vijay dante, Udupi / Mississauga, Canada

    Sat, Nov 28 2020

    Rest In Peace 🙏

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  • Reizen Pereira, Urva- Mangalore/canada

    Sat, Nov 28 2020

    RIP Father Lawrence Martis. Always remember you as our youth friendly parish priest of Urva.

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  • Gerry D’Mello, Bendur / Canada

    Sat, Nov 28 2020

    So sad to hear the news of the untimely demise of Rev.Fr.Lawrence Martis. About 5 years back we the Konkani speaking diaspora residing in Mississauga, Canada were blessed to listen to his amazing Preaching during the Lenten Spiritual Retreat organized by the Mangalorean Association of Canada. Hundreds of faithful who attended that spirit-filled Retreat mission reminiscing his preaching even today. An awesome priest whom we are going to miss rest of our life. May the Lord grant great strength to his bereaved family & friends to bear this irreparable loss. May his divine soul Rest In Peace!

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  • SUNNY DSOUZA, MARNIMIKATTE MANGALORE

    Sat, Nov 28 2020

    Rest in Peace 🙏

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  • Kiran, Muchur/Dubai

    Fri, Nov 27 2020

    Neerude parish and catholic community has lost a devoted priest too early ,heartfelt condolences to Martis family and parishioners .May the departed souls Rest In Peace .

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  • Philip Neri D'Souza, Neerude

    Fri, Nov 27 2020

    His demise is a great loss to his family and dear ones also to the parishioners of neerude.I pray to the almighty grant his soul rest in peace

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  • Lancy Vas, Neerude - Premnivas Muchuru

    Fri, Nov 27 2020

    We have lost a pious priest from our Neerude parish. It is a great loss for the catholic community.
    He was an ardent missionary always striving for the service of humankind.
    In our church our parish priest Fr. Assisi Rebello was offering prayers for his health and mission in every mass. Our condolences to his family and the whole Neerude parish.
    Lancy and Lydia

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  • JOY CASTELINO, MOODUBELLE/DUBAI

    Fri, Nov 27 2020

    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Wilson Pinto, Neerude /Muscat

    Fri, Nov 27 2020

    May his soul through the mercy of God Rest In Peace. Amen.

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  • David, Neerude /Abudhabi

    Fri, Nov 27 2020

    May his soul rest in peace

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  • Saira, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 27 2020

    Rest in peace dear Fr

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