Pastoral Visitation – St Anne’s
Friary, Mangalore 19-21 September 2021
Provincial Minister undertook the pastoral visitation of St Anne’s
Friary, Mangalore on 19th to 21th September 2021. The Guardian, Br
Paul Melwyn D’Souza along with the community members extended a warm
welcome to Br John Alwyn Dias, Provincial Minister and to Provincial
Secretary, Br Elvin Lopes. The Visitation began with the
introductory talk by Provincial, followed by the personal meetings
of all the friars of the community. Provincial Minister celebrated
the Holy Eucharist on 20th September 2021. While commemorating the
great sacrifices of Sts Andrew Kim, Paul Chung and Companions, the
Korean Martyrs, Provincial gave a befitting homily and fostered the
spirit of the brothers. In a common dialogue, he appreciated the
brothers for shouldering their responsibilities and mission with
dedication and kind cooperation. He too gave valuable suggestions
and guidance to move forward with greater zeal to meet out the
pastoral needs of the people. The Pastoral Visitation was concluded
with a short prayer and benediction.