Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Sep 19 : A requiem mass was offered for the repose soul of Late Bishop Basil S. D'Souza on his 25th Death Anniversary on 19th September 2021 at St Lawrence Church Bondel. Bishop Emeritus Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza offered the mass. Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D'Souza, the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Rupesh Tauro, Rev. Fr Peter Gonsalves, Rev. Fr Pascal, Rev. Fr Ronald and Rev. Fr Timothy SVD concelebrated the Mass. The lay faithful gathered in large numbers and offered prayers for the soul of the late Bishop.

After the mass, an Eulogy programme was arranged. Bishop Emeritus, Priests and Parish Pastoral Council Vice President Mr Reginald D'Souza and the Secretary Mr Steevan Noronha paid homage by offering flowers to the Bishop's portrait.

Most Rev. Aloysius recalled his good memories with the late Bishop Basil. Mr Denis Neri D'Souza paid the tribute and gave the gathering an insight of the late Bishop's life.

Mrs Nirmala Roche welcomed the gathering. Mr James D'Souza compered the programme. Mr Shailesh Dsouza thanked everyone who worked for the success of the programme. The Parish Priest prayed grace before the meals.

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