Change of guard – Fr Roque D’Sa takes charge as the new Parish Priest of Valencia Church

Mangaluru: It was indeed a big day for the parishioners of Valencia as they welcomed their new parish priest Rev Fr Roque D’Sa. He was welcomed by the outgoing parish priest Fr James D’Souza.

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Handing over ceremony was led by Dean of Episcopal city Deanery Fr JB Crasta. He was representing the bishop of Mangalore. Fr Dsa took charge from Fr James.

A short welcome program was organised by the parish council. Dolphy Saldanha compered the program.

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Episcopal city Deanery dean Fr JB crasta, Seminary rector Fr Ronald Serrao, Asst PP Fr Joswin D’Souza, Parish Council vice-president David Pais, FMMCH administrator Fr Rudolf Ravi Dsa (brother of Fr Roque), priest’s from Jeppu seminary and parishioners were present for the ceremony.

News by Gordon D’almeida