Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha celebrates episcopal ordination anniversary

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Sep 15, 2020: Most  Rev  Dr  Peter  Paul  Saldanha,  Bishop  of  catholic  diocese  of Mangalore,celebrated  his second  Episcopal  Ordination anniversary,on  15  September 2020,  bypresiding  over  the Eucharistic celebration held at our Lady of Dolourschapel, Kodialbail, Mangalore. Kodialbail  chapel  also  celebrated  its  annual  feast  along  with  the  occasion  in  a  very  simple manner.

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Bishop in his homily highlighted the seven sorrows of Mother Mary and gave a call to  accept  our  sufferings  of  life,  with  the  intercession  and  inspiration  from  Blessed  Virgin Mary.After  the  mass,  Msgr  Maxim  L  Noronha  felicitated  the  bishop  on  behalf  of  Mangalore diocese. He said that the bishop has begun his Episcopal ministry and definitely he will lead the diocese on the right path.

The Bishop has identified himself with the people of other faith in the society, through Bandhutva and Laudato Si Campaigns. Bishop Emeritus Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza offered a bouquet of flowers as part of his felicitation.Fr  Victor  Vijay  Lobo,  the  Chaplain  of  Kodialbail  Chapel  read  out  the  names  of  the  donors and proposed a voteof thanks.

All  the  consulters  of  Bishop,  resident priests  from  Bishop  Houseandfew  devotees were present for the Mass.