Parish News

It was indeed a great day of rejoicing to the people of Kirem parish. Fr Peter Paul Saldanha, a priest of Kirem parish, has been elected as the new bishop of Mangalore Diocese. The election of the new bishop was made known on 3 July 2018.

Most Rev Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore escorted the new bishop to Kirem parish at 5.30 p.m. The new bishop was welcomed with the chiming of bells. Fr Victor D’Mello, the Parish Priest, welcomed the new bishop with a garland. Several parishioners were present in the church to witness this auspicious event. There was a brief prayer session in the church. After the prayers, the people assembled the new bishop. Thereafter, the new bishop proceeded to the cemetery and paid homage to his parents and the forefathers.