Mangaluru: Bishop celebrates second Episcopal Ordination anniversary in a simple way

MANGALURU: Most Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Catholic diocese of Mangaluru celebrated his second Episcopal Ordination anniversary on Tuesday by presiding over the Eucharistic celebration held at our Lady of Dolours chapel, Kodialbail here. The chapel also celebrated its annual feast in a very simple manner on this occasion.
Bishop in his homily highlighted the seven sorrows of Mother Mary and exhorted the stakeholders to accept the sufferings of life with the intercession and inspiration from Blessed Virgin Mary.
After the mass, Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar-General felicitated the bishop on behalf of the diocese. The bishop has begun his episcopal ministry and he will lead the diocese on the right path. The Bishop has identified himself with the people of other faith in the society, through Bandhutva and Laudato Si Campaigns, the vicar-general said.
Bishop Emeritus Most Rev Aloysius Paul D Souza offered a bouquet of flowers as part of his felicitation. Fr Victor Vijay Lobo, the chaplain of Kodialbail Chapel read out the names of the donors and proposed a vote of thanks. All the consulters of Bishop, resident priests from Bishop House and few devotees were present.