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FORTY-TWO TO THE ALTAR FROM MANGALAPUZHA
FORTY-TWO TO THE ALTAR FROM MANGALAPUZHA

FORTY-TWO TO THE ALTAR FROM MANGALAPUZHA | 11-11-2023
Mangalapuzha Seminary community bade farewell to forty-two Reverend Deacons who completed their priestly formation on 11th November 2023. The farewell ceremony commenced with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by Very Rev. Fr Vincent Kundukulam, the Vice-Rector. Rev. Fr Jomon Nalpathilchira delivered an inspiring homily and he reminded the deacons to be filled with the love of Jesus. In the farewell gathering, Rev. Fr Rector reminded the deacons that everything God has given is holy, therefore the priesthood is also holy and he concluded by saying ‘Preach the Truth’. Br Don Savio Karakkunnel, representing the seminary community, extended farewell wishes to the deacons, Representing the Deacons, Dn Nijo Vadakedathu expressed their gratitude towards the seminary community.

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