Pics: Sany Digital Studio, Kalmady
News: Prescilla Alva
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (RD/SB)
Udupi, Apr 18: A farewell function for Fr Maxim Misquith SJ, parish priest of Stella Maris parish, popularly known as the shrine of Our Lady of Vailankanni, Kalmady, near here was held recently. Fr Joseph D’Souza SJ succeeded Fr Maxim as parish priest of Kalmady parish.
It’s significant that Kalmady parish developed as Our Lady of Vailankanni Shrine, mainly due to the leadership qualities of Fr Maxim while serving there just for two years. The shrine was inaugurated here during August 2010, which attracts devotees from all over the country.
Fr Joseph D’Souza SJ was accorded grand welcome on the occasion, who assured to work harder for further developments at the parish.
Kalmady parish council vice-president Louis Lobo and secretary Prescilla Alva and office-bearers, Jesuits Rector Fr Joseph Rodrigues and Udupi deanery vicar Fr Mathew Vas were also present.