Bantwal: Bishop of Mangalore diocese Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza celebrated his sacerdotal golden jubilee on Sunday at Agrar church premises which is the home parish of Bishop.
Speaking on the occasion he said that this church has given four bishops t the diocese which is a record and the people have extended their humanity and service to the mankind. People of this diocese have supported to create harmonious and peaceful society.
District in-charge Minister Ramanath Rai said that Bishop has well versed foresight and his helping nature to the mankind is laudable. He has given valuable contribution to the field of education in the diocese. He has shown that he is the example of love of Christ.
Rajya Sabha member Oscar Fernandes said that Agrar church has stood at the top of the table by forging many number of priests, nuns and Bishops.
Bishop of Udupi diocese Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo one priest can become bishop if he serves the society in a large scale. Mangaluru diocese is a role model for 167 dioceses of this country.
Bishop of Bellary Dr Henry D’Souza, Minister U T Khader, Chief Whip MLC Ivan D’Souza, MLA J R Lobo, B H KHader, A Gaffoor, Konkani Sahitya Academy President Roy Castelinho and priests of various churches and others were present.