Milagres College, Kallianpur Udupi  - An obituary to a priest, Very Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, whom we loved, respected and adored...


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Funeral arrangements of V. Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca , Rector Milagres Cathedral.

The Mortal remains will be brought to Milagres  Cathedral Kallianpur on Monday, 8th July, 2024 at 12 noon for public viewing. The general public will be allowed to pay homage till 3:15pm at the church portico. All those who wish to keep flower bouquets or wreaths on the coffin are requested to do so before 3:15. No one will be allowed for the same after the commencement of funeral mass at 3:30 pm.

Separate places inside the church will be reserved for priests, nuns and family members.

During the burial only the priests, nuns, family members and selected members of the parish pastoral council will be permitted inside the cemetery, around the grave.

Once the coffin is laid in the grave and those who are around the grave start moving out then the rest of the people move towards the grave pay their last respects.

Parking arrangement


1. Priests, nuns and the family members will park their vehicle at the Milagres Cathedral Church premises.

2. Those who stay back for the funeral service/Mass are requested to park their vehicles at Milagres College premises.

3. Those who come for public viewing and leave thereafter are requested to park their vehicles in the English Medium High School premises.

There will be sufficient number of volunteers to guide you.

P.R.O
Fr Denis D’sa

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An obituary to a priest, Very Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, whom we loved, respected and adored

Milagres College, Kallianpur Udupi

(Milagres Institutions hold condolence Meet at the Tri-centenary hall, Kallianpur on 04-07-2024)

Demise of Very Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca, Correspondent, Milagres Institutions - Condolence Meeting held on June 04, 2024 at 9.45 am.
A condolence meeting has been held at the College on the sad and sudden demise of Very Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca, Correspondent of Milagres Institutions.

Speaking to the audience Rev Fr Vincent Crasta, the secretary of Catholic Education Society said the church has lost an eminent priest and an able administrator, a renowned musician and above all a compassionate human being.

Most Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of the diocese of Udupi and president of the Milagres Institutions, Very Rev Monsignor Ferdinand Gonsalves, Vicar  General and Vice President of Milagres Institutions and Fr Pradeep Cardoza, Asst. Parish Priest of the Milagres cathedral were present and paid homage to the deceased soul.

Heads of the various schools and colleges under Milagres Institutions offered floral tribute to the portrait of very Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca. Students, well-wishers, alumni, parents and teachers gathered in large numbers and paid homage to Fr Mendonca.

Dr Jayaram Shettigar compered the program and spoke a few words on the sentiments of the campus on the demise of our beloved correspondent.
What a towering personality, handsome looks, and immaculate smile – his very exterior appearance had that magnetic attraction – whether he was in the Holy Altar of God, classroom, pulpit, any public stage, Principal’s cabin or in his office - the dignity and decorum, neatness and accommodation to visitors you see it from any angle always graceful and divine….

Then, it will be experience of different kind once you meet him, it’s a pleasure to talk or converse with him. The way he makes you comfortable, with his most beautiful smile, make you to open up freely for the purpose one arrived…..

The lifeless mortal remains of Very Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca reminds and rewind pleasant memories in his company over the years – As a student, a parishioner, a well wisher, a councillor, a family friend… thousands have innumerable things, who has seen or come in contact with him  influenced, encouraged, motivated…

May Almighty Lord grant him eternal peace in heaven and strength to all – students and teachers, parishioners and friends, family and relatives to bear this grief and sorrow.

Announcement

Funeral services of Very Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca will be held on Monday, 8th July, 2024, in the Milagres Cathedral Kallianpur.
Mortal remains will be brought to the Church at 12.00 noon for parishioners and public to pay their last respects and viewing till 3.15 pm.
Funeral Holy Mass will be celebrated at 3.30 pm in the Milagres Cathedral followed by burial.

Rest in eternal peace V. Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca, the Rector, Parish Priest of Milagres Cathedral and Dean of Kallianpur Varado, Correspondent of Milagrian Educational Institutions, Kallianpur.

Udupi: Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector of Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur passes away

Udupi, Jul 3: Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector of Milagres Cathedral in Kallianpur, passed away due to a heart attack on Wednesday, July 3 evening. He was 75.

Fr Valerian Mendonca was a native of Pilar, Shirva, born on December 9, 1949. He was ordained on May 7, 1976. His parents were Gabriel Mendonca and Seraphine Mendonca.

He held an MA in English and a Diploma in Communications (Radio & AV Aids), alongside a B Th from Urban University, Rome. He subsequently served as an assistant director at St Anthony’s Ashram in Jeppu, assistant priest in Vamanjoor, and pursued studies in Secunderabad and at the Canara Communication Center in Mangaluru. He later served as Parish Priest of the Kallianpur Milagres Cathedral and held various roles in Mangaluru, Talooru Church Administration, and at the Udupi Mother of Sorrows Church. Presently, he was serving as the Parish Priest of the Kallianpur Milagres Cathedral.

Fr Valerian’s extensive service record includes:

    1976: Assistant Director at St Antony’s, Jeppu
    1976-1978: Assistant parish priest at Omzoor
    1978-1979: Studies in Secunderabad
    1979-1980: Secretary at Canara Communication, Padua
    1980-1983: Assistant parish priest at Kallianpur
    1983-1985: Vice-principal at Milagres, Mangaluru
    1985-1986: In-charge principal at Milagres, Mangaluru
    1986-1987: Ecclesiastical administrator at Tallur
    1987-1988: Vice-principal at Milagres, Mangaluru
    1988-1995: Lecturer at Milagres, Kallianpur
    1995-1997: Vice-Principal at Milagres, Kallianpur
    1997-2003: Principal at Milagres, Kallianpur
    2003-2007: Principal at Aikala
    2008-2012: Director and principal at Sandesh, Mangaluru, and secretary of KRCBC
    2012-2017: Parish priest at Barkur, chancellor of Udupi Diocese, director of Social Communication Commission, Udupi
    2017-Present: Parish priest at Udupi, chancellor of Udupi Diocese, director of Social Communication Commission, Udupi

Fr Valerian Mendonca’s musical contributions have enriched the spiritual lives of many, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of religious music.

Konkani:
    Somyak Vandan
    Moga Ulo
    Jezu Mhojo Rai
    Movall Mog
    Shanti Sagar
    Abba Bapa
    Happy Christmas
    Noman Moriye
    Naman Zuze Vaz Bapa
    Somyachi Vodvik
    Jezu Boro Govlli
    Jivithacho Unddo (12 cassettes)
Kannada:
Namo Parameshwara (1 cassette)
Hindi:
    Pyare Yesu
    Yesu Mera Meeth
    Jai Ho Prabhu
    Prabhu Ki Stuti
    Jeevan Ki Roti (5 cassettes)

 

Comments on this Article
Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront Fri, July-5-2024, 2:36
Rest in Peace ...
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Rajesh, Malpe Wed, July-3-2024, 10:18
May his noble soul rest in peace
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Samson Fredrick Gonsalves, Vasco, Goa / Victoria Lake, Melbourne, Australia Wed, July-3-2024, 10:10
Very sad to hear about. May his departed soul rest in peace.
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