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Mangaluru, Apr 7: The 50 years religious profession jubilee was celebrated at Infant Jesus Shrine. Fr Charles Serrao OCD, Fr Joe Tauro, Fr Jossy Rodrigues OCD committed themselves to the three vows of chastity, poverty and obedience to the Lord in Kerala.

It was a moment of joy and God's for over five long decades. Fr Serrao, who hails from Siddhakatte had glorious years of service as definator general of Carmelite Order for 12 years, provincial for six years, rector of International Seminary in Rome and now resides in Mangaluru as superior of St Joseph's monastery in Mangaluru.

Fr Tauro hails from Bondel. He was rector of international seminary in Rome, provincial superior of the province for six years. He has served in various capacity to the order and the church.

Fr Jossy hails from Kulshekar. He has served the province since the beginning of the province as formator, superior, novice master in the province. At present he resides in Carmelita monastery Madgoa. Due to illness he could not join the celebration.

There were more than 50 priests, religious and laity gathered for the mass. Fr Charles was main celebrant and Fr Joe Tauro broke the word during the mass. Fr Lawrence D'mello raised the toast. Fr Pius James DSouza provincial and Fr Johannes Gorantla definator general graced the occasion. A short Yakshagana in Konkani, which is coastal tradition, was presented which drew all ears. It was prepared by Fr Alwin Sequiera and presented by Asha Deepa minor Seminary students from Madanthyar. The program was compered by Fr Wilfred Rodrigues.