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22Aug

Mangaluru: Yuva Cordel – Youth Programme held at Holy Cross Church, Cordel

Mangaluru, Aug 13: On the occasion of 150 years celebration of Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar, “Yuva Cordel” – a half day Youth Programme was organised on August 6 for the youth of the parish. As many as 113 youth participated actively in the programme.

Chris Crasta from MFC spoke on ‘Drug Abuse and Youth’ while Noam gave his testimony on how he is a changed man and away from any kind of addiction today. Vandana D’Souza, lecturer at Roshni Nilaya, shared her knowledge on ‘Mental Health and Spirituality.’ The final talk for the day was by Corrine Rasquinha, founder, White Doves, who enthralled the youth with her singing and her captivating personal journey in the shadow of God. She invited youth to be pro-active and to make a difference to their own lives and then to others.

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22Aug

Mangaluru: Let Peace Prevail at Manipur – Silent protest held at Holy Cross Church, Cordel

Mangaluru, Jul 23: After the 9.30 am Mass on Sunday, an impactful silent protest was organised by the parish pastoral council with the support of ICYM, YCS and the parishoners. The protest was aimed at expressing our solidarity with our suffering Tribal brethren in the Northeastern State of Manipur, who have been enduring inhuman atrocities in the region.

With a strong display of unity and compassion, the parishoners held placards conveying their messages of displeasure, concern and urgency. They primarily demanded that the Central and Manipur State Governments expedite the peace process and normalise the situation and assist the Tribals to live in peace without further delay.
The silent protest and the large crowd, garnered significant attention from the general public and the media, raising awareness about the plight of the Manipur tribals. The protest emphasized the urgency and importance of addressing the grievances promptly and taking effective measures to ensure their safety, security, and well-being. The event sent a resounding message of unity, empathy, and social responsibility, calling upon the authorities to take immediate and concrete actions to alleviate the suffering of the tribal communities in Manipur.

22Aug

Mangaluru: Body of Jesus taken down from Cross – Thousands watch recreated scene at Cordel church

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Mangaluru, Apr 8: Thousands of devotees witnessed the recreation of scene where the body of Jesus is taken down from the Cross at Holy Cross Church, Cordel on Friday, April 7.

After a 50 year-long gap, the recreational custom was performed by the parishioners. After lowering the body from the Cross, it was laid in a cradle and a small procession was taken out. Fr Cliford Fernandes, parish priest, Fr Jovin Sequeira and Fr Ivan Corderio led the prayer.

“When I was in 8th standard, the recreation of the scene where the body of Jesus is being taken down from the Cross, was held in our Cordel parish. After that, it was stopped for various reasons. Now I am happy to see the custom again in my old age. It is very difficult to move the Cross which weighs around 80 kg and the cradle which is made of heavy wood. Nowadays, the custom is followed in many parishes and this year in our parish too,” says Roman, a senior citizen.

This year, Cordel parish marks the 150th year of laying foundation stone to the parish church by the founder, the holy priest, Fr Alexander Dubois, popularly known as Fradsaib.

12Jun

Inauguration of Sunday Catechism Classes for The Year 2025-2026 at Cordel Church

The Sunday catechism classes for the academic year 2025-2026 was inaugurated at Holy Cross church, Cordel on 08-06-2025, during 09:30 am mass. Above 450 children, parents, 41 catechism teachers, secretory of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), 21 commission coordinator along with large number of parishioners were gathered to this occasion.

The holy Eucharist was presided over by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Clifford Fernandes. On this occasion, the celebration began with a special procession followed by handing over the Bible and the Daivik Daiz book to the Catechism coordinator Mr. Pradeep Misquith and catechism teacher Mrs. Linet Dsouza. Fr. Clifford also handed over the catechism books to 6 of the catechism students. On behalf of parishioners, PPC Secretory watered the plant. During the mass the main celebrant educated all the children about their responsibilities towards the church community, kindness, love and respecting others. The Parish Priest also requested the parents to support their children about catechism related activities in church and school. The Catechism teachers were part of the liturgy and taken active participation in offertory.

The parish community joyfully welcomed the new catechetical year, praying for gods’ guidance and blessing upon the children.

We wish all our catechism students and teachers a fruitful and grace-filled year ahead.

08Sep

Holy Cross Church Cordel Kulshekar Celebrates Feast of Nativity

Mangaluru: September 8, 2024 The parishioners of Holy Cross Church Cordel celebrated the Feast of Nativity with great enthusiasm and devotion. The festivities began with a procession of the Bambina of Infant Mary from the open-air ground, where parishioners carried newly grown paddy and children carried flowers.

Fr Clifford Fernandes, along with Assistant Parish Priests Fr Vijay Monteiro and Fr Paul Sebastian D’Souza, celebrated the festive mass. In his homily, Fr Vijay Monteiro highlighted the significance of the Feast of Nativity, commemorating the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and emphasized the importance of respecting and caring for parents in their old age.

After the mass, sheaves of newly grown paddy and sugarcane were distributed among the parishioners, marking a joyful conclusion to the celebrations.

30Aug

Clean Cordel, Green Cordel’ – Cleanliness Drive by ICYM Cordel

Cordel – Mangaluru, Aug 29 : A clean surrounding is a reflection of one’s self image. With this in mind, the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Cordel Unit, in collaboration with YCS Cordel, Ladies Association, Environment Commission, Youth Commission, and Social Commission, organized the “Clean Cordel, Green Cordel” event on 25th August 2024 at Holy Cross Church Cordel. The aim of the event was to instill a sense of cleanliness among the youth and to promote a green environment.

The event commenced with an appropriate prayer song led by YCS Cordel Unit. Rev. Fr. Vijay Monteiro – Asst. Parish Priest was the Chief Guest, who spoke on the need for a clean and a green environment and how a clean surrounding affects our daily lives in a positive manner.

Rev. Fr. Clifford Fernandes – Parish Priest unveiled the poster wherein all the participants printed their thumbprints on pre-printed branches. The Theme of the event, “Green Dreams and Clean Streets : Cordel’s Path to a Thriving Future,” was inspirational in doing our duty towards nature by keeping the surroundings clean. The entire church premises was cleaned and made free of paper, plastic, metal, etc.

Ms. Ancilla Rodrigues compered the event. Mr. Dolphy D’Souza – Co-Ordinator of 21 Commissions welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. Paul D’Souza – Asst. Parish Priest and the Asst. Director of ICYM, Cordel Unit, Mrs. Ruth Castelino – Vice-President and Mr. Anil D’Sa – Secretary, Mr Vikas Rodrigues – ICYM President and Delma Dsilva – ICYM secretary graced the occasion. More than 80 people assisted in cleaning the Campus.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks and refreshments were served to all the participants

31Jul

Mangaluru: ICYM Cordel unit launches new logo to celebrate 75 years of youth empowerment

Mangaluru: ICYM Cordel unit launches new logo to celebrate 75 years of youth empowerment

Mangaluru, July 30: The Cordel Parish community gathered on Sunday, July 28, to witness a significant milestone in the history of their Church – the launch of the logo for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. This event, organised by the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Cordel unit, marked the beginning of a series of commemorative programmes and activities, leading to the grand celebration of ICYM Cordel unit’s 75th anniversary.

The newly designed logo was unveiled by Fr Prakash Lobo (Capuchin) in the presence of the parish priest Fr Clifford Fernandes, assistant parish priests Fr Paul Sebastian D’Souza and Fr Vijay Monterio along with Fr Prakash Lobo (Capuchin), Ruth Castelino and Anil D’Sa – Parish Pastoral Council vice-president and secretary respectively.

Dolphy D’Souza – co-ordinator of 21 commissions, ICYM Cordel unit president Vikas Rodrigues, ICYM members and parishioners witnessed the unveiling of the Platinum Jubilee logo. The logo, symbolising the rich heritage and the journey of ICYM Cordel unit, over the past 75 years, was revealed amid applause and cheer from the gathered crowd.

The design intricately captures the essence of the ICYM contribution in the growth of the Parish, its spiritual journey and the unity of the ICYM Cordel unit.

With the launch of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations logo, as a symbol of their shared history and aspirations, the ICYM Cordel unit and the parish looks forward to a year of meaningful celebrations, culminating in the grand jubilee event in February 2025.

23Jul

Mangaluru: Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar celebrates induction of 48 Altar Servers

Mangaluru, Jul 22: Holy Cross Church in Kulshekar witnessed a significant event on July 21st morning as 48 children were formally inducted as altar servers during the 9:30 AM Mass. This ceremony marked a pivotal milestone for the parish, highlighting the spiritual growth and commitment of the young participants to serve at the altar.

The Mass, presided over by Fr Clifford Fernandes, featured a poignant homily that resonated with the newly inducted servers and the congregation, emphasizing themes of service and dedication. Fr Clifford Fernandes and Fr Vijay Monteiro jointly conducted the induction ceremony, offering spiritual guidance and encouragement to the young altar servers.

The proceedings were skillfully coordinated by Sr Reena, Gladys, and Matilda, ensuring that the event was both memorable and spiritually enriching for all attendees.

Assistant parish priest Fr Paul Sebastian, parish leaders including Ruth Castelino, vice president of the parish council, and Anil D’Sa, the secretary, were among the dignitaries present. Dolphy D’Souza, secretary of the 21 association, also graced the occasion with his presence, underscoring the community’s support for the new altar servers.

The ceremony culminated in a group photograph, capturing the jubilant spirit of the occasion and the readiness of the new altar servers to embark on their journey of service to the parish.

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