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Shivamogga, Sagar, May 2, 2024 : St. Joseph's Church, Sagar, Diocese of Shimoga felicitated Silver Jubilarians Rev. FR Stephen Maxi Albuquerque, Rev. Fr Franklin Philiph D'Souza and Rev. Fr Barthalomeo Lancy D'Souza during their Annual Feast on May 1st, 2014 at 10am.

Rev. Fr Stephen Maxi Albuquerque, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Tirthahalli was the main celebrant of the feast. Rev. Fr Barthalomeo Lancy D'Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, New Town, Bhadravati read the Gospel.

Rev. Fr Franklin Philiph D'Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District was the homilist. He based his homily on Mathew 13:54-58. He explained the character of Joseph. How he based his life on truth. His depth in prayer and faith and unconditional love for God made him a just man. He cooperated in the Salvific plan of God. He invited faithful to take him as role model in Christian journey.

Rev. Fr Barthalomeo Lancy D'Souza blessed the candles and gave them to the Samudaya leaders.

Good number of Priests were present. At the end of the Holy Eucharist Monsignor Felix Joseph Noronha, Parish Priest of St. Joseph's Church, Sagar, thanked everyone.

Parish Priest, Assistant Parish Priest Fr Joy Jolson Andrade & Faithful of St. Joseph's Church, Sagar felicitated Sacerdotal Silver Jubilarians; Rev. Fr Barthalomeo Lancy D'Souza, Rev. Fr Franklin Philiph D'Souza and Rev. Fr Stephen Maxi Albuquerque. They felicitated three of them with a Shawl and garland.

On behalf of Jubilarians Fr Franklin D'Souza thanked Monsignor Felix Joseph Noronha for his love and generosity. He also thanked the faithful of St. Joseph's Church for their thoughtfulness in honoring the Jubilarians.