Fr Franklin D’Souza celebrated his Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee at his native Parish, Murkothpalke 

Moodbidre, February 9, 2024: Rev. Fr Franklin D’Souza, a priest of the Diocese of Shimoga, celebrated his Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee on February 8th, 2024, at his native Parish St. Francis Xavier’s Church Saverapura, Murkothpalke, Diocese of Mangalore.

The Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist began at 10 a.m. Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of the Diocese of Shimoga; Most Rev. Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Bishop of Belthangady; Most Rev. Leo Cornelio, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bhopal; Rev. Msgr. Alfred Mendonca, Vicar General of the Diocese of Mysore; and Rev. Fr Alwyn Dias, Provincial of Holy Trinity Province Karnataka, were present for the thanksgiving Holy Eucharist. There were 40 priests who thanked God together with Fr Franklin D’Souza.

Fr Santhosh Pereira, Rector of Apostolic House, Shivamogga, was the Emcee for the Mass, and Fr Pius D’Souza preached a meaningful homily. The Blue Angels Choir from Mangalore led the choir.

After the mass, a short celebration was organised by the family. Bishop Lawrence, Archbishop Emeritus Leo Cornelio, felicitated both Fr Franklin D’Souza and his mother, who completed 80 years of her life.

On behalf of the Diocese of Shimoga, Rev. Stany D’Souza felicitated Fr Franklin D’Souza and sang a felicitatory song.

On behalf of the Parish, Fr Noel Mascarenhas CSSR., Parish Priest felicitated and honoured Fr Franklin D’Souza together with his parish committee.

Bishop Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of the Diocese of Shimoga, felicitated Fr Franklin D’Souza and honoured him.

The programme was live telecasted by DivyavaniLive, YouTube channel by Mr. Vinod Gangolli. Photography was done by Alpha Studio, Mr. Sunil Noronha, Moodbidre.

The whole event was organised by Mr. Dennie David D’Souza and his team from Kelarai, Mangalore.