DEATH ANNIVERSARIES First Death Anniversary of Fr. MC Mathew
of Fathers, brother, sisters, laity of Nitika catholic community along with virtual participants. Provincial, Fr. Joseph Pauria, celebrated the Holy Eucharist assisted by Deacon Amit Xess. Fr. Pauria remembering him, highlighted his love for the poor, especially the marginalized, his faith in the Eucharistic presence of the Lord and the time he would spend with the Lord in the chapel every afternoon. He also released the obituary booklet prepared by Fr. Mathew George.
17 July, Kolkata: “Tough moments do not last, tough people do…,” were the opening remarks of Fr. Joseph Pauria, the Provincial of Kolkata, on the First death anniversary of Fr. MC Mathew, SDB. The Holy Eucharist which was telecasted live from Don Bosco Nitika chapel was attended by family members, Salesians and online participants. Fr. Biju Michael, the Regional Superior along with few fathers, sisters and brother were present in the chapel. Fr. Provincial also presented the Obituary booklet of Fr. MC Mathew. “We can summarize Fr. Mathew in Five words,” he said, “…A Man of Action, of Energy, of Drive, of Conviction and of Courage…” as he elaborated these in his personal experience with Fr. MC Mathew.
“A Cannoist, a Charismatic Healer and the father of the poor,” who gave his last breath for the poor people feeding them and taking care of them in covid times.
After the Holy eucharist, the office of the dead was chanted in Malayalam in solidarity with the family members who were present for the occasion online.
In solidarity with the family members of Fr. AC Joseph, Fr. IC Jacob led the Syrian office of dead in Malayalam after the Eucharist.
First death anniversary of COVID 19’s first Priest victim, Fr. A.C Joseph
Fr. K.A. Thomas remembered on his First Death Anniversary
19 July, Kolkata: The First death anniversary of COVID 19’s first Salesian priest victim, was celebrated here at Don Bosco Nitika in the presence
3 August, Kolkata: Champion of Bengali Education among Salesians of Kolkata, Fr. KA Thomas, was remembered by the Provincial House community on
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