Managlore : The Centenary Jubilee Inaugural Ceremony of the consecration of Holy Cross Church, Cordel, Kulshekar was held on 29th January 2011 at the open grounds. Rev. Fr. Francis Serrao, Provincial of and Rev. Fr. Lawrence D’Souza, Director, St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore were the cheif guests.
Fr. Francis Serrao inaugurated the cemetry Gate which was built to commemorate the Centenary Jubilee. Fr. Lawrence C. D’Souza blessed the New Gate.
Later Fr. Francis Serrao spoke about the role of Jesuits in the Kulshekar Mission. He told that the Kulshekar Church was built in 1912 and handed over to the Diocesan Priests.
The donors of the Cemetry Maha Dwara were felicitated by Fr. Lawrence C. D’Souza.
In his message Fr. Lawrence said that the Kulshekar Parishioners are very generous in contributions and this has resulted in a total change in the Premises of Kulshekar Church. The devotion of Cordelities have resulted in many miracles, especially during the Proclamation of Bible in 2010. He wished every one to keep to the teachings of Christ especially, Love, Service, Charity and Peace.
Rev. Fr. Valerian Pinto felicitated the contractors of the Dwara, Mr. Walter Pinto, Vamanjoor,Mr. Praveen Patrao, Vice President of Kulshekar Church welcomed the gathering.
Secretary Mr. George D’Souza, Former Vice Presidents Mr. Sushil Noronha, Mr. Victor Vas, Asst. Parish Priests Fr Arun Lobo & Fr. J.B. Moras were present. Ms. Nishel D’Souza compered the programme.