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Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese

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Udupi: Two Deacons of Udupi diocese were ordained as priests by Most Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese on May 4 at St. Francis Xavier’s Church, near here.

Udupi diocese 120The two deacons were Jensil Alva of St John’s Evangelist’s Church, Pangala, Shankerpura, son of John Baptist Alva and Eliza Mabel Alva and brother of Joyal Alva, and Roy Lobo of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle, son of Mark Lobo and Lavina Lobo, brother of Joy Lobo.

Deacons along with their parents, large number of priests, Vicar General Mosgr Dr. Baptist Menezes and the Bishop came in a procession from the School and entered the church. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo commenced the Eucharistic celebration along with large number of priests and the two deacons.

Prior to the homily, Rev Fr. Joseph Martis, Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Mangaluru said deacons needed complete training to be ordained as priest.

In his homily, Bishop highlighted the importance of priesthood. He said that a priest is the one chosen by God from among the people to serve them and lead them to Christ. God has selected them to serve the God to continue the mission of Christ. The Bishop gave examples from the Old and New Testaments to show how God chose humble persons to be His messengers on earth. Bishop called upon the ordained priests to be men of prayer and representatives to serve the people under their care. Priest is a mediator between God and people.

Bishop after the homily, put forward certain questions to the deacons’ which they answered in affirmative. Later Bishop took a vow of obedience from the two Deacons. Both the Deacons lay prostrated in front of the main alter when choir sang the Litany of the Saints. Following the Litany, Bishop laid his hands on the head of each deacon followed by other priests.

Bishop recited the prayer prior to the anointing and consecration of the new priests. Rev Dr. Leslie D’Souza Parish priest of Pangala Church and Rev Fr, Clement Mascarehnas of Moodubelle church helped to wear the priestly vestments respectively.

Bishop Gerald anointed and consecrated the hands of Deacon Roy Lobo and Deacon Jensil Alva with Holy Oil as they individually knelt before him. The Bishop thereafter handed over the Chalice to them individually signifying the authority granted to them to offer mass and administer the Holy Sacraments.

Bishop Gerald embraced both the newly ordained priests Fr. Roy Lobo and Fr. Jensil Alva and later all the priests kissed the consecrated hands of these two new priests and embraced them by one and one.

Later, the new priests accepted the offerings from their parents and siblings and along with Bishop, new priests joined in the celebrations of Holy Eucharist.

At the end of the mass, after the blessing by the Bishop, the newly ordained priests also followed suit. Rev. Fr. Stephen D’Souza, Diocesan Biblical and Catechetical Centre animated the Liturgy of the Ordination ceremony.

After the Ordination mass, a brief felicitation programme was held at Church campus by the Diocese. Rev Dr. Lawrence D’Souza, Secretary of priests’ senate and Secretary of the CESU gave introductory remarks on the new priests.

Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo ordains two deacons as priests for Udupi Diocese

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