St Anthony’s Ashram Jeppu observes Benefactors’ Day

Mangaluru, April 21: St Anthony’s Charitable Institutes, Jeppu Mangaluru, celebrated Benefactors’ Day on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at St Anthony’s Chapel, Jeppu.

The Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Mangalore, offered the Thanksgiving Eucharist Mass. Fr J. B. Crasta, Director; Fr Gilbert Dsouza, Chaplain; Fr Avinash Pais; Fr Nelson Peres, Assistant Director; and Fr Anil Fernandes, Director of Canara Communication Centre, were the concelebrants.

Bishop Aloysius Paul Dsouza was the chief guest, and Mr Marcel Monteiro was the guest of honour for the felicitation programme.

The Bishop released a short documentary film depicting the history and growth of St Anthony Charity Institutes, which was prepared by Canara Communication Centre, Mangalore.

The benefactors, donors, and well-wishers were honoured during the short felicitation programme held in the Sambhram Hall.

Bishop Aloysius said, “Today, you have come to celebrate this day not to be recognized, but to thank the Lord for the generosity of heart and mind and to show your love towards this institute. Those who contribute willingly and generously towards the little ones of Jesus will find their reward in due time, and God will bless them abundantly.”

Fr J. B. Crasta Welcomed, and Fr Avinash Pais rendered the vote of thanks. Fr Gilbert Dsouza said the grace before the meals.

Live streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQCS5JhcwDM

Photo & Report: Fr Anil Fernandes, Canara Communication Centre