Mangalore, Dec 21: Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, the Bishop of Mangalore, joined hands with journalists and members of the media in a heartening Christmas celebration at the Bishop's House in Mangaluru today, December 21, 2023.
During this gathering, Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha conveyed a touching Christmas message emphasizing the essence of peace, forgiveness, and love. He articulated, "Christ, born as the 'Prince of Peace,' highlights that true peace flourishes in an environment of forgiveness and love. Discrimination and injustice can never pave the way for peace. It is through love and forgiveness that we find remedies."
Highlighting the need to infuse hope into a world often devoid of it, the Bishop remarked, "Jesus calls upon us to nurture hope within the hearts of those who feel hopeless. Even by uplifting one person's spirit and extending help, we make a substantial difference. Let us aspire to be beacons of hope, elevating the spirits of individuals in a world longing for hope."
The event saw the presence of Msgr Rev. Fr Maxim Noronha, (Vicar General) Rev. Fr J. B Saldanha, Roy Castelino (the PRO of Mangalore Diocese), Dr John DSilva (Diocesan Pastoral Parishad Secretary), Elias Fernandes (Media representative), Rev. Fr Anil Ivan Fernandes (Director, Canara Communication Centre), Fr Rupesh Madtha (editor of Raknno weekly), Rev. Fr Trishan Dsouza (Bishop's Secretary), Rev. Fr Ronald Dsouza (Financial Administrator), and Alwyn Dsouza (President, Catholic Sabha Mangalore) among the gathering of journalists and media representatives.
Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha is set to lead the Christmas Eve mass at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Cathedral, Rosario, Mangaluru on Sunday, December 24, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m.
The full text of Bishop’s Message in Kannada and in English is attached in the mail.