Ordination to Diaconate 2016-17 at DITh “Believe what you read, teach what you Believe and Practice what
you Teach.” The Diaconal Ordination of our 11 Capuchin brothers, 7 from
Karnataka namely Bros Joel Lobo, Michael Menezes, Avil Rosario, Joy
Dsouza, Jason Pais, Edwin Dsouza and Jeevan Dsouza and 4 from Goa,
namely Bros Jose Dsouza, Alden Faleiro, Rosario Colaco and Ashwin
Fernandes was being held at Deena Seva Ashram on June 29, 2016, the
Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul.
His Grace Rev. Fr. Bernard Moras, Arch Bishop of the diocese of
Bangalore, ordained our brothers to the Order of diaconate. Fr. Dolphy
Pais, the Provincial minister of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka
and Fr. Bruno Leitao, the Provincial delegate were present for the same
occasion along with many priest from far and near. Parents, relatives
and near and dear ones of our brothers were here to share in the joy of
our brothers. Angelic choir by the brothers also enhanced the liturgy of
the Day.
After the holy Eucharist a short felicitation program was organized for
the newly ordained Deacons in the Chapel. Br. Kiran monis organized this
felicitation program and brought out the dynamic qualities in them. His
Grace also called upon the deacons to be the worthy ministers of the
Word and the Sacraments. Br. Jose Dsouza on behalf of the Deacons
expressed few words of Gratitude. Last but not the Least Fraternal
banquet was served on the table in our refectory. Indeed, it was a great
day for us.
