Davanagere, September 1, 2023: Third day’s Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and Novena led by Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A. Then Rev. Fr Roman Pinto, Parish Priest of St. Francis Xa

At the annual feast of Bondel St Lawrence church & Shrine the celebration was led by the Most Rev. Dr. Wilfred Gregory Moras, Coadjutor Bishop of Jhansi. Most Rev. Dr. Wilfred Gregory Moras celebrated the Holy Eucharist on the eve of the Annual Feast of the Shrine of St. Lawrence in Bondel on Saturday, 10 August 2024 at 10.30.a.m .A significant number of pilgrims and devotees filled every a

At the annual feast of Bondel St Lawrence church & Shrine the celebration was led by the Most Rev. Dr. Wilfred Gregory Moras, Coadjutor Bishop of Jhansi. Most Rev. Dr. Wilfred Gregory Moras celebrated the Holy Eucharist on the eve of the Annual Feast of the Shrine of St. Lawrence in Bondel on Saturday, 10 August 2024 at 10.30.a.m .A significant number of pilgrims and devotees filled every a

Eighth day of the Novena at St. Lawrence Church in Bondel

On the sixth day of the novena, celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, the faithful gathered to reflect on the theme: "When we earnestly pray and meditate, our life will be transformed." The evening began with a profound adoration led by Rev. Fr Ashwin Cardoza at 5:30 p.m. The Solemn mass that followed was celebrated by Rev. Fr Ashwin Cardoza ,Director , ICYM- Mangalore D

The third day of the Novena leading up to the Feast of St. Lawrence was observed with great devotion at St Lawrence Church Bondel. The theme for the day was "God satisfies the hunger and spiritual thirst of our body." At 5.30 p.m. the devotees gathered for Adoration, which was then followed by a So

Fourth Day of Novena at St. Lawrence Church, Bondel

Centering on the profound theme of the 2nd day “ Praying constantly is a base of Hope. At 5.30 p.m. the devotees gathered for Adoration, which was then followed by a Solemn Mass. The mass was celebrated by Rev Fr . Cyril Lobo Director of the Bible & Liturgy Centre ,Udupi Diocese who served as th

The Nine-day Novena prior to the Annual feast of St Lawrence’s Church, Bondel, began on Thursday , August 1st 2024 with the unfurling of St Lawrence’s flag here at the church premises at 5.00 p.m. . Parish Priest Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza warmly welcomed the guest Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa PRO, Parish

The Annual Feast of St Lawrence Church , Bondel will be celebrated on 10th Aug 2024. The Nine-day Novena prior to the Annual feast will begin on Thursday , August 1st 2024. From 1st Aug to 9th August , adoration at 5.30 to 6.00 p.m. followed by evening mass will be offered for all the devotees On

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Ladies Association of St. Lawrence Church in Bondel hosted the Monsoon Milan event at 11:30 a.m. in the church hall. The programme commenced with a heartfelt prayer song seeking divine blessings, followed by a warm welcome from Mrs. Avitha Mascarenhas, the association’s President. Guests were warmly welcomed by the office bearers, each receiving a rose. Rev. Fr Andr

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the Ladies Association of St. Lawrence Church in Bondel hosted the Monsoon Milan event at 11:30 a.m. in the church hall. The programme commenced with a heartfelt prayer song seeking divine blessings, followed by a warm welcome from Mrs. Avitha Mascarenhas, the association’s President. Guests were warmly welcomed by the office bearers, each receiving a rose. Rev. Fr Andr

Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit, ICYM, and Environment Commission Bondel Parish jointly Organized Laudato Si Sunday Vruksha Vatndan & Jala Bandhan (ವೃಕ್ಷ ವಂದನ್ ಆನಿ ಜಲ ಬಂಧನ್) on Sunday, 07 July 2024 at 8.00 a.m. at St Lawrence Church premises, Bondel. After the 7 a.m. Mass, Mr. Francis Maxim Moras, know

Bondel, June 9th, 2024: On Sunday, June 9th, at 8.30 am mass, the Sunday Catechism Year 2024–25 was symbolically inaugurated with the theme “Lord teach us to pray. The ceremony began with a magnificent procession led by the representative from each Catechism class, parents Catechism Teachers, pari

On May 12, 2024, 41 Angels of the Bondel Parish eagerly waited for this special day to become one with Jesus in the presence of the Parish clergy, parents, and well-wishers. They welcomed our Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ, into their hearts for the first time with the utmost love and devotion. The Euc

Many parishioners sensed an empty spot in their life when Rev. Fr. Lancy D’Souza transferred from Bondel Parish since he had a profound impact on so many people. Nevertheless, accepting the situation as it was, the parishioners were excited to receive their new assistant parish priest. A large numbe

The parishioners of St Lawrence Church , Bondel , held a farewell programme in honour of Asst. Parish Priest Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza on Sunday, May 5 2024. The 7.00 a.m. mass was celebrated by Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza Asst parish priest , Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Rev Fr Leo Veigas and Rev Fr Rober

St Lawrence Church witnessed the celebration of sacrament of Confirmation and Parish Foundation day held on may 1st 2024. Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’ Souza administered the sacrament of Confirmation to 86 children of St Lawrence Church Bondel at 4.00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’ Souz

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Lawrence Church Bondel marked Senior Citizens’ Day. The celebrations began with confessions’ in the church from 10.30 am. followed by mass at 11.00 a.m. Rev Fr Antony Serrao was the main celebrant, Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza Paris

On March 31, 2024, at St. Lawrence Church in Bondel, the Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R) Bondel Unit had its Silver Jubilee Closing Ceremony. Thanksgiving Mass was offered at 9.00 a.m. in the morning by Rev. Fr. Andrew Leo D’Souza and Rev Fr Vincent Saldanha .The liturgy & choir was led by t

The Easter Celebration here at St Lawrence Church, Bondel commenced at 7:00 pm with the blessing of the new fire by Rev Dr Ivan D’Souza , Professor St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu. Rev Dr Ivan D’Souza was the main Celebrant. Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza Parish Priest, Rev Fr Peter Gonsalves –principal St L

March 29, 2024: Good Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, commemorating the remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion and death. The world across, people observe Good Friday with deep passion and grief. The Good Friday service in St. Lawrence Church, Bondel commenced at 6 p.m. Rev Fr San

St. Lawrence Church Bondel observed Maundy Thursday, a day commemorating Jesus’ utmost love and the institution of the Holy Eucharist, on March 28, 2024. The service began at the church premises at 6:30 p.m. V. Rev. Dr Ronald Serrao –Rector St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu was the main celebrant , Rev Fr

International Women’s Day’ was celebrated on March 17 in a unique way at St. Lawrence Church in Bondel in honour of women. Thanksgiving Mass was offered at 7.00 a.m. in the morning by Rev. Fr. Peter Gonsalves, Spiritual Director /Principal of St. Lawrence English Medium School, The way of the Cross

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 8.15 a.m., at the church mini-hall, took place the Catholic Sabha, Bondel unit’s office bearers election for the year 2024–2025. A prayer led by the Catholic Sabha Association members, a hymn honouring the Holy Spirit, and a passage from the Bible preceded the program

The Bondel Parishioners joined a Marriage Registration Camp at Church Mini Hall on Sunday, March 10, 2024, conducted by the Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit. The group was welcomed by Mr. Wilfred Alvares, President of City Varado. .Advocate Reshma Priya D’Souza was greeted with a rose by Vice President M

On Sunday, February 25, the annual catechism day was celebrated in a meaningful manner at St Lawrence Church Bondel. Fr. Rupesh Madtha, Editor of Rakno Weekly, presided over the Eucharistic celebration at 8.30 a.m., The Mass was concelebrated by Rev. Fr Peter Gonsalves and Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza. Th