Mangalore : The members of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Panir celebrated the 300th death anniversary of Blessed Joseph Vaz on Jan 16, Sunday.
Fr. Stanley Monteiro, the chaplain of St. Aloysius Boys’ Home, which is located in Olavinahalli, worshipped the sacrament at the ancient church to offer Eucharistic celebrations. A new church has been constructed beside the Deralakatte – Mangalore highway at Beeri.
Msgr. Denis Moras Prabhu, the diocesan vicar, celebrated the Holy Mass and also felicitated Clara Coelho, the parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy church, who has recently been elected as the member of the Taluk Pachayat (TP).
Michael Lobo, the vice president, Fr. Vincent D’Souza, the parish priest of Our Lady of Mercy parish and Sarita Pinto, the secretary, were also present on the occasion.