Fr. Valerian, Fr. Victor and Fr. Albert Celebrate Golden Priesthood

Fr. Valerian, Fr. Victor and Fr. Albert Celebrate Golden Priesthood

Mangalore Today

Photos: Fr Lesly Shenoy
Report: Fr Francis Rodrigues, Raknno

 

Mangalore, Dec 3: Three priests of the Diocese of Mangalore celebrated the Golden jubilee of their priesthood in the Bishop’s House, Mangalore on the 3rd of December 2009. Fr. Valerian D’Souza, Fr.Victor Pinto and Fr.Albert Menezes are the Golden Jubilates.

 

 

Rt. Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’souza, Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore presided over the Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebrations in the Irmiz of the Bishop’s House along with over a hundred priests from various Parishes. Rt. Rev. Dr Henry D’Souza, the Bishop of the Diocese of Bellary greeted the Jubilates, preached a meaningful homily on the occasion. In his greeting and homily he said: ‘As the prices of gold is rising to the heights, gold is becoming a costly and much sought metal. We have three Golden and valuable priests in this year of the priests for which we need to be thankful.’

 

 

 

 

After the Eucharistic celebrations the Bishop of Mangalore greeted the Jubilates on behalf of all and thanked them for the priestly service of 50 years. He approached the uniqueness of each Jubilates. Fr. Valerian is known for his leadership and multifarious achievements. Fr. Victor is a deep thinker and writer, has given the psalms and new testament in Konkanni to us through his translations. Fr. Albert is known for his devout and charismatic personality. Bishop greeted the Jubilates with shawls and garlands. On this occasion Bishop of Mangalore was greeted with a bouquet of flowers by Bishop Henry D’Souza as he completed 44 years of priesthood.

Fr. Valerian D’Souza responded on behalf of Jubilates and thanked all the bishops and formatters of Mangalore Diocese who welcomed them into the Diocese, trained and supported throughout their priesthood. Fr. Charles Menezes and his team greeted through songs. Fr. Maxim Noronha, Procurator of the Diocese animated the program and thanked all.