On April 3rd, 2026, Good Friday was devoutly observed at St Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, as the faithful entered into the sacred mystery of Christ’s Passion through the Way of the Cross held at 11:00 a.m., led by devoted members of various wards, symbolising the unity of the Church in sharing Christ’s suffering. The […]
The Good Friday service at St Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, commenced at 6 p.m. Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Parish Priest, was the main celebrant, joined by Rev. Fr Lawrence Cutinha, Assistant Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Peter Gonsalves, Principal of St Lawrence English Medium School, and Rev. Fr Ravi, MSIJ. The Good Friday service […]
The Last Supper of Jesus Christ—where He instituted the Eucharist, exemplified humility through the washing of feet, and gave His disciples a new commandment of love—set the foundation for His Passion, Death, and Resurrection St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, solemnly celebrated Maundy Thursday on April 2, 2026, with profound devotion and reverence—a day that […]
On 29th March 2026, the Parishioners of St Lawrence Church & Shrine gathered with deep faith and reverence to celebrate the solemn Eucharistic celebration of Palm Sunday. The service began at 7:30 a.m. near the Crucifix, led by the Main Celebrant, Rev.Fr Lawrence Cutinha, Assistant Priest, along with Rev.Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza and Rev.Fr Peter […]
On Sunday, March 29th, at 5:00 p.m., the Way of the Cross was prayerfully held in the church premises. The faithful gathered in large numbers, reflecting on each station and the suffering of Jesus. Each station included prayers of the faithful, and the ward members took responsibility by carrying the Cross and leading the readings, […]
The Solemn Mass was presided over by Msgr Maxim Noronha, Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore, and concelebrated by Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Parish Priest. In his homily, Msgr Maxim reflected on the Gospel of John 11:1–45, drawing attention to the deep faith of Martha even in moments of sorrow. He reminded the […]