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Diaconal Ordination  at Darshan Institute of Theology, Bangalore.

Bangalore, June 30, 2014:One the fest day of Sts Peter & Paul 16 Religious brothers were Ordained Deacons by Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore here at Darshan Institute of Theology, Kengeri, Bangalore. This joyful even took place during the solemn Eucharist at 3.30 pm in the well decorated Chapel of DITH.

Thirteen brothers were from the Holy Trinity Capuchin Province of Karnataka (Brs Salvadore D’Cunha, Amar Anthony Lobo, Naveen Joseph Sequeira are from Perpetual Succour Church Koppa, Br Andrew Jayaraj belongs to St Joseph’s Cathedral Chikmagalur, Br Poul Karun Mascarenhas is from Our Lady of Victories Church Balehonnur, Br John Zodhusanga is the parishioner of St Francis of Assisi Church Durtlang, Br Peter Lalrammuana hails from St Mary’s Church Aizawl, Br Prashanth Walter D’ Souza belongs to St Peter Claver Church Arva, Br Ravi Rajesh Serrao is from St Raphael Church Badyar, Br Frolic Fernandes belongs to St Lawrence Church Moodubelle, Br Praveen Stephen D’ Souza is from St Joseph’s Church Belman, Br Preetham Rayan Mendonca belongs to Our Lady of Fatima Church Pernal, Br Prakash Melwyn Colaco hails from St Francis Xavier Church Udyavar).

Two brothers were from Third Order Regular (TOR) (Brs Thomas Tudu from St Francis Church Gokhla, Orissa and Br Sarat Kumar Nayak from St Peter’s Church Mohana, Orissa). One brother was from Benedictine Monastery (Br Mourice Kullu, Majhapara, Orissa).

The Archbishop Moras in his message encouraged the brothers to continue deepening the relationship with Jesus.  He quoted the very word of St. Francis of Assisi saying, ‘go and proclaim the gospel and if necessary use the words’. He urged the brothers to live a life of prayer and preach the Gospel through the good deeds, than mere words.

Fr Dolphy Pais, the provincial minister of Capuchins belong to the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka, Fr Alwyn Dias, vicar provincial, Fr Wilson, TOR provincial delegate, and Fr Xavier, the prior of Ashirvanam, the Benedictine Monastery and many more priests and religious enhanced the charm and beauty of the celebration.

Bro. Johnson was the master of the liturgical ceremony. Fr Jossy Fernandes, the rector welcomed the gathering.  Fr. Salvadore along with the theologians of DITH rendered an angelic choir. Deacon Walter Dsouza representing the deacons thanked the Bishop, Friars, Nuns, Parent, Brothers, Sisters, Friends and Benefactors for their prayerful support. Bro Jason Pais  compere the  felicitation event beautifully.