Mangalore: Four deacons were ordained as Priests for Mangalore Diocese by Bishop Rt. Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, on 2nd May here at Rosario Cathedral Church.
The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the bishop along with other con celebrant priests including Msgr. Maxim L. Noronha, Vicar General of the diocese, Very.Rev Fr Victor George D'Souza Chancellor of the diocese, Fr Joseph Martis the Rector of St Joseph Seminary Jeppu. In his homily and instructions to new priests bishop emphasized the importance of Priesthood and their ministry to the church which is Missionary in nature.
After rites and rituals, Rite of Ordination; the promise of obedience to the Bishop, prostrating and seeking help of the saints, laying on hands invoking the Holy Spirit, anointing of the Hands, receiving the chalice and finally the Kiss of Peace given by bishop in the presence of priests, religious and faithful, the Holy Eucharist continued with four new priests along with bishop at the altar.
