It was a joyful occasion for the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Prampally when the Bishop of Udupi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gerald Lobo visited them from 23th to 24th October, 2021. Rev. Anil D’Souza the parish priest; Rev. Fr Reginald Pinto, Director of SAMPADA and the parishioners extended a warm welcome to him on 23th evening.
After the preliminary rites in the Church, the Bishop celebrated the holy Eucharist along with Rev. Fr Anil D’Souza and Rev. Fr Stephen Claud Mascarenhas, Superior of Trinity Vihar. After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with Finance Committee members.
On 24th October, Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese celebrated the mass along with Rev. Fr Anil D’Souza and V. Rev. Fr Roshan Menezes, Episcopal vicar for Religious, Diocese of Udupi. Bishop preached a meaningful homily about how to teach our children good things.
After the Mass, the Bishop had meetings with several groups, viz. Altar Boys; Sthree Sanghatan; Catholic Sabha; SFO; Legion of Mary; SVP; ICYM; YCS and Parish Pastoral council. He visited St Agnes Convent. The Pastoral Visit concluded on Sunday 24th with a Prayer Service, after which the Bishop returned to the Bishop’s House.