July 1:The ordination ceremony of the diaconate of Rev. Br. Johnson D’mello, Capuchin, took place at the Darshan Institute of Theology, Bangalore on Friday June 29. The Arch Bishop of Bangalore Dr Bernard Moras of Bangalore to ordain him as deacon along with his ten companions. Rev. Br. Johnson D’mello is the S/O of Mr. Jerome and Mrs. Irene D’Mello of Nithyadhar Ward of our parish. He is pursuing his fourth year of Theology at Deena Seva Ashram, Bangalore.The ordination ceremony of the diaconate was celebrated with great solemnity, meaningful liturgy of Eucharist and a harmonious choir.
After the proclamation of the Gospel Fr Vincent, the Provincial Minister of Karnataka Province presented the candidates to the Archbishop Dr Bernard Moras of Bangalore to ordain them as deacons. The ritual ended with the kiss of peace. The newly ordained deacons were felicitated after which all the parents, guests, benefactors and the faithful were served a sumptuous meal. We congratulate Rev. Br. Johnson D’mello and wish him God choicest blessing upon him.
