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Priestly Ordination Ceremony Held with Fervour at Allipade Church

May 3, 2025

Allipade, Bantwal: The priestly ordination ceremony at Allipade Church, under the Bantwal Deanery of the Diocese of Mangalore, was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm on May 2.

Fr Reuben Nishith Lobo was ordained to the priesthood by the Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha. The solemn ceremony was attended by a large congregation, including priests, religious, family members, and the faithful.

Following the Holy Mass, a felicitation program was held in honour of the newly ordained Fr Reuben Nishith Lobo. The event was compered by Fr Prem Cutinha, while Fr Rakesh Mathias delivered the felicitation address. Anita Lobo extended a warm welcome to the gathering, and Fr Reuben Nishith Lobo expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all present.