Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 25: In an atmosphere of joy and togetherness, the parish feast of St Vincent Ferrer Church Valencia, was solemnly celebrated on Sunday, January 25, marking a significant and cherished moment in the life of the parish.
The celebrations began with the distribution of the “Candles of Honour” by parish priest Fr Roque D’Sa, to recognise and honour the members of the Parish Pastoral Council and those who contributed towards the celebration of the feast. The names of the honourees were read out by Ronald Rodrigues, vice president of the Parish Pastoral Council.
At 8.30 am, the solemn Festal Eucharistic Celebration was held, with Fr Maxim Noronha, vicar general of the diocese of Mangalore, as the main celebrant.
Fr Roque D’Sa expressed heartfelt gratitude to all parishioners for their generous contributions, active participation and wholehearted cooperation, which made the parish feast a grand success.
Approximately 1,100 parishioners participated in the celebration. The festive gathering concluded with a breakfast served to all, fostering a spirit of unity, joy and fellowship among the faithful.
Main celebrant
• Fr Maxim Noronha – Vicar general, diocese of Mangalore
Concelebrants
• Fr Roque D’Sa – Parish priest, St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia
• Fr Pradeep Rodrigues – Assistant parish priest, St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia
• Fr Udaya Fernandes – Principal, Milagres CBSE School
• Fr Peter Mascarenhas – Resident priest, Bejai Church
• Fr Henry Saldanha SJ – Director, Asha Kiran, Jesuit Residence, Pumpwell
• Fr Anisio Mota, SDB – Director, Don Bosco Salesian House, Jeppu, Mangaluru
• Fr Jagadish Pinto – Procurator, diocese of Mangalore
• Fr Alwyn Serrao – Principal, Milagres Degree College
• Fr Charles Menezes – Parishioner, Valencia
• Fr Ivan Mendonca SJ – Director, Fatima Retreat House, Mangaluru
• Fr Gerald Pinto – Socius, Milagres Church
• Fr William Barracos – Parishioner, Valencia
• Fr Gilbert DSouza – Spiritual director, St Antony’s Ashram, Jeppu
• Fr Ajay D’Silva SJ – Fatima Retreat House, Mangaluru
• Fr Joseph Rodrigues SJ – Fatima Retreat House, Mangaluru
• Fr Edward Rodrigues SJ – Fatima Retreat House, Mangaluru