Pastoral Visitation – Assisi Nilaya,
Moodubelle, Udupi
Provincial Minister paid the pastoral visitation of the fraternity,
Assisi Nilaya, Moodubelle, Udupi 29th and 30th September 2021. The
Guardian, Br Charles Furtado, Br Valerian D’Silva, Anston Fernandes,
and student of Postulancy extended a warm welcome to Br John Alwyn
Dias, Provincial Minister along with and Br Elvin Lopes, Provincial
Secretary. The Visitation began with the introductory talk in St
Padre Pio Chapel by Provincial, followed by the personal meetings of
the students and the friars. The novena to St Francis of Assisi in
preparation for the Feast of St Francis was animated by the students
in the evening. Provincial Minister celebrated the Holy Eucharist on
30th September 2021. He broke the Word of God and gave an inspiring
message. He also reminded the great contribution of St Jerome, the
historian and Doctor of the Church. He prayed the benefactors,
donors and for the friars of the community for animating the
formation of the Postulants. After a common dialogue with the friars
Pastoral Visitation was concluded with a short prayer and
benediction.