Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 15: Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of the Catholic diocese here, celebrated his second Episcopal Ordination anniversary on September 15, by presiding over the eucharistic celebration held at Our Lady of Dolours Chapel, Kodialbail in the city.

The Kodialbail chapel also celebrated its annual feast along with the occasion, in a very simple manner. The bishop in his homily highlighted the seven sorrows of Mother Mary and called upon the gathering to accept the sufferings of life, with the intercession and inspiration from the Blessed Virgin Mary.

After the mass, Msgr Maxim L Noronha felicitated the bishop on behalf of the diocese. He said that the bishop has begun his Episcopal ministry and will lead the diocese on the right path. "The bishop has identified himself with the people of other faiths in society, through Bandhutva and Laudato Si Campaigns."

Bishop Emeritus Dr 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 the vote of thanks.

All the consulters of the bishop, resident priests from Bishop House and a few devotees were present for the mass.