Diocese of Udupi celebrates ordination of new priests
Karkala: The
Diocese of Udupi
was filled with joy and thanksgiving as two young deacons were ordained to the sacred priesthood at
St Lawrence Minor Basilica
Attur Karkala, on Friday. Most Rev Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi, presided over the ordination ceremony, which drew hundreds of faithful, diocesan priests, religious, and well-wishers.
The two deacons ordained as priests were Fr Rohan Edward Mascarenhas (Kelmbet, Bola) and Fr Oswald Vas (Hirgan).
In his homily,
Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo
explained the religious and social responsibilities of a priest. He praised the family that provided the new spiritual leader to the religious community and called upon Christian families to encourage more young people to step forward and become spiritual leaders.
After the rites and rituals, including the Rite of Ordination, the promise of obedience to the bishop, prostrating and seeking help of the saints, laying on of hands invoking the Holy Spirit, anointing of the hands, receiving the chalice, and finally the Kiss of Peace was given by the bishop in the presence of priests, religious, and faithful. The Holy Eucharist continued with the
new priests
, along with the Bishops and other priests, at the altar.
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