Pastoral Visitation – Padre Pio
Nivasa, Pallansena, Sri Lanka
The Provincial Minister, Br John Alwyn Dias paid a pastoral visit to
the fraternity of Padre Pio Nivasa, Pallansena, Sri Lanka from 5th
to 6th December, 2023. The Guardian of the community, Fr Frolic
Fernandes along with the friars, Fr Tiron Fernando, Fr Vincent Raj
and Fr Praveen Fernandes warmly welcomed Provincial along with the
Provincial Councillor Fr Robin Victor Dsouza, Provincial Treasurer,
Br Vijesh Menezes, Provincial Administrator, Fr Maxim D’Silva,
Provincial Secretary and Fr Joywin Dias. The Pastoral Visitation
began with the Holy Eucharist where the Provincial Minister prayed
for the community and every friar in the delegation. After the
introductory talk the Provincial met the brothers of the community
personally. The next day the foundation stone was laid for the
Grotto of Our Lady. In the evening after the Mass the provincial met
the people who come to our friary for mass and thereafter he paid a
friendly visit to our friend and benefactor and prayed over him.
During the community dialogue the Provincial addressed the brothers
suggested his fraternal guidance and advice. The Pastoral Visitation
was concluded with a short prayer and benediction.
