November 22, @ 7 p.m. In a spirit of thanksgiving and unity, all the volunteers who dedicated themselves to the success of the centenary celebrations gathered at the church compound this evening. This special “Day of Gratitude” honored those who wholeheartedly contributed their time, skills, and energy to ensure the event’s grandeur and significance. The […]
On November 21, 2024, at 4 p.m., St. Lawrence Church and Shrine hosted a solemn celebration marking a religious day and Sr Celestine D’ Mello’s Decennial Celebration of Consecration and Morning Star Family Ministries. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Emeritus Bishop, and Concelebrated by Vicar General […]
On Wednesday, 20th November 2024, at 5:00 p.m. faithful of our Parish gathered to commemorate their departed loved ones in a solemn mass marking 100 years of unwavering faith. This special mass, celebrated by our Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Andrew Leo D’Souza, honored the contributions and sacrifices of the departed souls who laid the foundation […]
Tuesday November 19,2024 marked a momentous occasion in the history of St. Lawrence Church, now a shrine, as it celebrated its first baptism following the centenary inauguration and its declaration as a shrine. The sacrament of baptism was joyfully administered to Baby Jiyana Rufina D’ Souza, the beloved daughter of Nisha and Jason D’Souza. This […]
Today, Tuesday, 19th November 2024, at 5 p.m., a Special Mass for Children was held at St. Lawrence Shrine, marking an evening of deep spiritual significance. The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Rev.Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza the Parish Priest with the liturgy and the melodious choir beautifully led by the children. Special prayers were […]
The day began with the ceremonial welcome at 2:45 p.m. For Bishop Peter Paul Saldana, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo (Bishop of Udupi Diocese), and the Emeritus Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza, by Parish Priest Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, the Parish clergy, and Parish council members. At 3 PM, Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo blessed the newly […]