Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, May 24 : It was a joyous moment for everyone at St Anthony’s Jeppu  as the important project, the Arch Mahadwara was inaugurated on 24th May 2022.

Rev Fr J B Crasta, Director of St Anthony's Ashram welcomed the gathering .

Dr Fr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore inaugurated and blessed the Dwara.

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha in his presidential address appreciated Rev Fr Onil D'souza , Former Director for the tremendous good work done at the Ashram. With the intercession of St Anthony and the leadership of Rev Fr. Onil D'souza , a couple of projects were successfully accomplished. The  Bishop wished Fr JB Crasta for all his future plans at the Ashram with the intercession of St Anthony.

The Bishop felicitated Mrs Alice Rebello for sponsoring two statues  and  Mr Richard Rodrigues, Proprietor Velankanni Construction for the design and building of the Dwara.

They were all in praise for the wonderful works happening at the Ashram by the grace of God and the unceasing intercession of  St. Anthony.

Rev Fr Larry proposed the Vote of Thanks. Rev Fr Rupesh Tauro compered the programme. Fr Victor George , Fr Thrishan Dsouza, Fr Francis Dsouza and Fr Rohan Dias were present on the occasion.