Six New Capuchin Priests ordained at Mangalore
Thursday, April 21, It was indeed an auspicious day to the Capuchins of Holy Trinity Province – Karnataka as Six Capuchin Deacons were Ordained to the Order of Priesthood at Devine Mercy Retreat Centre, St. Anne’s Friary, Jail Road-Mangalore, by Most Rev. Aloysius Paul D’souza, Bishop of Mangalore. The Ordination ceremony began at 3. 30 p.m. witnessed by large number of Priests, Religious and Faithful to pray for the newly Ordained Priests. The Ordination rite was conducted by Rev. Fr. Naveen Santhosh D’souza ofm.Cap.

The Six Newly Ordained Priests are:
Rev. Fr. Rohan Lobo – Holy Family Church, Brahmavar – Udupi Diocese
Rev. Fr. Sharan Vincent Crasta – Our Lady of Dolor Church, Bela – Mangalore Diocese
Rev. Fr. Stuwart Prajwal Fernandes – Sacred Heart Church, Madanthyar – Mangalore Diocese
Rev. Fr. Jawahar Jerry Cutinho – St. Jude’s Church, Pakshikere – Mangalore Diocese
Rev. Fr. Wilson Vijay Sequeira – Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Kuppepadavu – Mangalore Diocese
Rev. Fr. William Vincent Albuquerque - St. Francis Xavier Church, Ferar - Mangalore Diocese

After the Holy Eucharist a short felicitation program was organized, to welcome the new priests to the Holy Trinity Capuchin Province of Karnataka. During the felicitation program, the Provincial Minister of Holy Trinity Capuchin Province – Karnataka Rev. Fr. Joseph Dolphy Pais said that the priesthood is a wonderful gift that Jesus gave to the Church because of His wisdom and love. Our faith tells us that the priesthood involves not just a different set of functions, but indeed a brand new identity. Provincial Minister also thanked the parents and the families who had offered their sons to the service of the Lord. A special mention was made of the Benefactors who contributed financially for the long year of studies. The program was compered by Rev. Fr. Prakash Raymond Lobo ofm.cap. To mark this great occasion refreshments was served to all after this meaningful event.

WHILE CONGRATULATING THE NEW PRIESTS, WE WISH THEM FRUITFUL MINISTRIES, MAY THEY CONTINUE TO SUSTAIN THE SAME ZEAL AND DEDICATION IN THE YEARS TO COME.

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