Report: Fr Robin V D'Souza for Capuchins
Mangaluru, Apr 21: It was indeed an auspicious day for the Capuchins of Holy Trinity Province - Karnataka as six Capuchin deacons were ordained to the order of priesthood at Divine Mercy Retreat Centre, St Anne’s Friary, here on Thursday April 22, by Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza, bishop of Mangaluru diocese.
The ordination ceremony began at 3.30 pm and was witnessed by a large number of priests, religious and faithful to pray for the newly ordained priests. The ordination rite was conducted by Fr Naveen Santhosh D'Souza.
The six newly ordained priests are:
Fr Rohan Lobo – Holy Family Church, Brahmavar – Udupi diocese
Fr Sharan Vincent Crasta – Our Lady of Dolor Church, Bela – Mangaluru diocese
Fr Stuwart Prajwal Fernandes – Sacred Heart Church, Madanthyar – Mangaluru diocese
Fr Jawahar Jerry Cutinho – St Jude’s Church, Pakshikere – Mangaluru diocese
Fr Wilson Vijay Sequeira – Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Kuppepadavu – Mangaluru diocese
Fr William Vincent Albuquerque - St Francis Xavier Church, Ferar - Mangaluru diocese
After the holy Eucharist, a short felicitation programme was organized to welcome the new priests to the Holy Trinity Capuchin Province of Karnataka. During the felicitation programme, the provincial minister of Holy Trinity Capuchin Province – Karnataka Fr Joseph Dolphy Pais said that the priesthood is a wonderful gift that Jesus gave to the Church because of His wisdom and love.
"Our faith tells us that the priesthood involves not just a different set of functions, but indeed a brand new identity," he said. The provincial minister also thanked the parents and the families who had offered their sons to the service of the Lord. A special mention was made of the benefactors who contributed financially for the long years of studies.
The programme was compered by Fr Prakash Raymond Lobo. Refreshments were served to all after the meaningful event.