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Mangaluru, Jan 3: Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, parish priest of St Lawrence Shrine and Church, Bondel, had a miraculous escape after meeting with a car accident on January 1.

The incident occurred when Fr D’Souza was travelling from his native place Neerude to Bondel church after attending a New Year get-together at his residence. While passing through Marakada, one of the tyres of his car reportedly burst, causing the vehicle to go out of control.

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Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza (circled in green) after the accident

CCTV footage of the incident shows the car veering off the road and landing on its side in the courtyard of a house located below the roadside. Despite the severity of the crash, Fr D’Souza escaped without serious injuries.

Many onlookers who witnessed the accident immediately rushed to the spot. They helped set the car in the correct position and assisted Fr D’Souza in safely coming out of the vehicle.

Speaking after the incident, Fr D’Souza said that it was only due to God’s grace that he was saved from such a severe accident.

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Austin Pereira, Mangalore/Mumbai
Sun, Jan 04 2026
When good happens we say it was by God's Grace. If something tragic were to happen we say it was God's Will. However, replacing tyres in time, maintaining correct air pressure and staying within speed limits is in man's hands. Glad you are safe Father!

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Rahman, Mangalore
Sun, Jan 04 2026
A Lesson and Example we Learn from This ... Always Do Good For Humanity and do More charity .. God will protect You from Future Diffucilites and Increase your Lifespan ... May this father bless with Long Life.

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Herman Dsouza, Mangalore
Sun, Jan 04 2026
Praise the Lord. Thank you Lord for protecting your servant . All praise and Glory to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

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Stany Dsouza, Mumbai Kalina/ Miyar
Sun, Jan 04 2026
Praise the Lord Yes it was really a miracle

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Rita, Germany
Sun, Jan 04 2026
God is great .Same time Priest was also driving at normal speed not high speed I am sure.That saved him from having more injuries.otherwise his car would have landed far away.Had his safety belt on?Thanks to Almighty.

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Roshan Dsouza, Neerude
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Praise to the lord. He is the pillar of strength like rock , spiritually , economically to Dsouza family , the loss they can not afford. Long live to praise the lord.

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Daniel, Mangalore
Sat, Jan 03 2026
God Saved Fr. Praise God. Because Holy Communion (Eucharist) is Divine and Sacred, Sometimes God indirectly also warns clergy on the following referenced distribution of "- Communion in the Hand? "Because out of reverence towards this sacrament, nothing touches it, but what is consecrated; hence the corporal and the chalice are consecrated, and likewise the priest's hands, for touching this sacrament." - ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, Summa Theologica"... Ref: https://www.tldm.org/Directives/d03.htm

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Anand A, Mangaluru
Sat, Jan 03 2026
New year miracle. Fall would have been fatal, but it was god's rescuing hand guiding the car towards a safe landing. The rescue operation was incredibly professional. God bless the spontaneous rescue volunteers.

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Jane pinto, Cascia mangalore
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Praise the lord. God is good all time. All the time God is good.He protected you because you are with God . Thank you Jesus. Jesus loves you

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Nandu sabka Bandu, Mangalore
Sat, Jan 03 2026
This is truly a miracle, not one scratch to Father. Thank God

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Jess, Mangalore/Ireland
Sat, Jan 03 2026
For God nothing is impossible

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Rehaman khan, Kunjathbail
Sat, Jan 03 2026
ಗುರುಗಳಾದ ವಂದನೀಯ ಅ್ಯಂಡ್ರೋ ಲಿಯೋ ರವರು ಮಾಡಿದ ಮಾನವೀಯ ಸೇವೆಯೆ ಅವರನ್ನು ಈ ಒಂದು ಅವಘಡ ದಿಂದ ರಕ್ಷಿಸಿದೆ... ಪರಯದಯಾಮಯನಾದ ದೇವನು ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರನ್ನು ಸಂರಕ್ಷಿಸಲಿ...

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Clotilda Pinto, Belthangady/Mangalore
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Its a miracle. Priest escaped miraculously. God is great, He is always with us when we are with him. Praise the Lord.

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Ida, Mangalore
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Wow.. what an miraculous escape. Praise the Lord Jesus christ.

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Kaj, Kingston
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Didn't change tyre I guess, always keep in mind to check thread level and get replaced, recently even I too face similar issue, knowing thread wear out still drove Neglecting, next month to replace, but understood how important tyres are, police should also check tyres checklist, along with license, pollution etc, with new tyres good grip..

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Jess, Mangalore/Ireland
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Our God is a living God. His promises are true. He acts what he promised to his people who obey him. Didn't he tell in bible none of your bones will be broken. Again its written angels will guide you so that your feet will not dash to stones. Our God is always there when we call he answers instantly.

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Anand, Mangalore
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Agreed, but one also needs to replace tyres on time! Luckily no one was loitering in the compound when that car made a landing!!

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John DSilva, Mumbai/Karkala
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Its Blessing of Almighty to save you to serve the for Whom you were ordained. Its mirace on new year day. All the Best.

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Austin Dsouza, Bajpe
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Praise the lord and really it is miracle

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Roshan, Manjeshwar
Sat, Jan 03 2026
There are countless prayers and blessings behind this priest. God bless you and take care of you, Fr. Andrew, a true spiritual leader.

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Roshan DSouza, Opp. Katipalla Church
Sat, Jan 03 2026
It was a frightening incident, but Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza’s safe escape is a clear sign of God’s grace. May God grant him continued protection and abundant blessings.

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Kiran Poojary, Mangaluru/Bengaluru
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Lord Krishna is everywhere and saving us.

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Manoj Louis, Kavoor
Sat, Jan 03 2026
God's grace Fr for all your great works for our Parish. God bless us all🙏

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Melwyn Cutinha, Urwa, Chilimbi/Muscat.
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Praise the Lord🙏🙏 By God’s abundant grace, dear Fr. Andrew was miraculously protected and escaped the accident. We thank and glorify God.🙏

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Oric Pinto, Kadri
Sat, Jan 03 2026
Praise God

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