On the occasion of 20th anniversary of Episcopal ordination of Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza, Bishop of Mangalore, the thanksgiving Eucharist and felicitation programme was organized at Rosario Cathedral Church on Sunday 15 May 2016.
The solemn thanksgiving Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by the Bishop along with concelebrant Bishops and priests. Dr Henry D Souza preached the homily at the mass. The concelebrant bishops were, Dr Vincent Concessao retired Archbishop of Delhi, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo Bishop of Udupi, Dr Peter Machado Bishop of Belgaum, Dr Thomas M Bishop of Beltangady, Dr John Thomas Bishop of Itanagar and Dr Henry D Souza Bishop of Bellary.
After the Mass a short felicitation programme was organized which was presided over by Dr Aloysius Paul D’ Souza in the presence of all the bishops, vicar general and Fr Charles D Souza, brother of Bishop A P on the dais. Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu read the citation and felicitated the bishop.
In his address bishop Aloysius D'Souza expressed his profound gratitude to God for choosing him as the bishop and for the constant sustenance during his journey as the bishop of Mangaluru diocese. During his ministry he gave importance to faith formation, educational apostolate, social and economic development of people medical apostolate with the motto with compassionate Love of Jesus he said.Msgr Edwin Pinto former Vicar General, Msgr Leslie Shenoy, Ivan D Souza MLC and the family members of bishop A P were present at the occasion.
Fr Vijay Machado Director Mangala Jyothi compeered the programme and Fr J B Crasta parish priest of Rosario Cathedral made all arrangements of the programme.
Media Curtsey
