Bishop Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha pays a pastoral visit to Lady of Miracles Church, Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore and President of the Catholic Board of Education His Excellency The Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha was on a pastoral visit to Our Lady of Miracles Church, Mangaluru, and affiliated educational institutions on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024. After arriving at the church at 9 a.m. with a prayerful welcome, visited the Milagres Institutions and interacted with the staff and students of the institutions. The bishop, in his address, urged the students to develop a value-based life with education. To foster a good culture, love, and compassion through education.
At 5:00 p.m., he celebrated the Holy Eucharist for the parishioners and blessed the cemetery.
He met the parish finance council and parish pastoral parish and encouraged them to work in unity and brotherhood.
June 23: At 6.15 a.m., the bishop delivered the official teaching and celebrated the mass. At 8.30 a.m., he met the children and teachers, followed by a meeting with the various associations of the church, wherein a brief report was presented and the bishop guided the various associations with his insightful thoughts.
He visited all the religious institutions and the convents of the parish. In the evening, he visited the sick people and attended the SCC meeting.
The bishop thanked the parish priests, Very Rev. Bonaventure Nazareth, Asst. Parish Priest Rev. Fr Robin Santhumayer, Principals Rev. Fr Michel Santhumayor, Rev. Fr Uday Fernandes and Resident Priest Rev. Fr Gerald Pinto, and the parishioners.
Indeed, it was a privilege and blessed experience for the Milagres Parish community.
