Hangal: Extended presbytery inaugurated; Fr Tom celebrates 75th birthday

On : 2021-12-04

Jesuits of Mundgod were witness to a triple celebration on November 30. While it was the feast of the apostle Andrew, Fr Tom D’Souza celebrated his platinum birthday. Added to this was the third celebration of the inauguration of the first floor of the extended presbytery of St Lawrence Church, Hangal.

To witness this triple celebration of Mundgod mission, Jesuits representing different communities, vocation commission members and pastors of the province, along with Provincial Fr Dionysius Vas were present.

The celebration began with the inauguration of the extended presbytery. Fr Tom cut the ribbon and Provincial Fr Dionysius blessed the edifice. The Holy Eucharist that followed was presided over by Fr Tom and meaningful homily was delivered by Fr Dion, the novice companion of Fr Tom.

During the felicitation programme, Fr Melwin Pinto the rector of St Aloysius Institutions, Mangalore, raised the toast reminiscing novitiate experiences with Fr Tom. Overall, it was a joyful celebration of life of a simple and humble Jesuit.

- Santhosh Walder SJ