from Vinay Pais
for Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (KD)

Kundapur, May 9: Bishop of Mangalore Fr Aloysius Paul D’Souza ordained Br Manoj Braganza and Br Venil D’Souza to priesthood at Holy Rosary church here on Wednesday May 7. 

Speaking at the Eucharistic celebration he said all religions preach the same truth and the more we know the truth the wiser we become. It is the duty of every parent to make their children believers and faithful. It is said that good parents get good children and good children are blessed with good parents. He said in this regard, 'The parents whose sons were ordained were really fortunate for they had given up their offspring for the service of God. The offer made by these blessed parents would certainly strengthen our religion.'

Br Manoj Braganza, son of Michael and Mabel Braganza and Br Venil D’Souza, son of Robert and Delphin D’Souza were ordained priests of Carmelite. 

Parish priest Fr Antony Lobo felicitated the newly-ordained on behalf of the parishioners of Kundapur. On the occasion parents of both newly-ordained priests were present.

Provincial Fr Archibald Gonsalves and the former chief George Shantumayar of Carmelite [OSD] gave introductory speech. Malcolm Braganza welcomed the gathering. Fr Stany B Lobo blessed every one. Former minister Jayaprakash Hegde was also present on occasion.