Mangalore: The Annual “SEMINARY DAY 2019” was celebrated at St Joseph’s Interdiocesan Seminary, Jeppu followed by mass. Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’Souza, celebrated the Holy Eucharist along with Very Rev. Ronald Serrao, the Rector, the Staff and the Seminarians.
Soon after Mass, The Bishop released a book by the brothers of Kannada Sahitya Sangha titled “Aradhananjali” a Kannada book on the Liturgical Year. The Bishop then congratulated the brothers involved in bringing out the book.
The Festive celebrations culminated with a meaningful cultural program in the evening. Most Rev. Dr Geevarghese Makarios Kalayil, Bishop of Puttur, was the chief guest of the program. The Program began with a prayer song sung the Students of First Year Philosophy. Fr Ronald Serrao, then presented the annual report of the Seminary, after which the Chief Guest delivered his thought provoking speech. The Bishop expressed his gratitude to the seminary and in a special way to the formators in forming priests of the future. He was filled with sentiments of nostalgia on re visiting his alma mater.
The brothers of various language academies then presented fabulous, awe-inspiring, cultural items. While the brothers of the Hindi Academy presented a traditional folk dance, the brothers of the Kannada Sahitya Sangha, brought out a moving, heart-touching skit on the plight of the Manual Scavengers of our society. The Konkani Bhingari Academy then present yet another skit on the life of the Siddi Hero, Joseph Jacky Siddi the pride of the Siddi Community. To emphasise the need of family prayers, the Malayalam Marthoma Samajam brought a beautiful skit narrating a heart-wrenching episode in the life of a youth. Final piece of art was showcased through an English Drama, titles ‘Avudhim’, the life of 3 lost men, a depiction of the parable of the prodigal elder son. The Drama portrayed, the fruit of jealousy and pride in a person, drawing oneself to even eliminate his own sibling.
Around 1000 plus people graced the occasion. In attendance was the Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Priests, Religious Sisters and Brothers, benefactors and well-wishers.
