Report: Meena Serrao Barboza

Mangaluru, Sep 29: With deep devotion and a strong sense of community, the Bondel unit of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) joyfully celebrated the feast of their patron, St Vincent de Paul.

The celebration began with a Eucharistic Mass at 7 am in St Lawrence Church, Bondel, presided over by Fr Lawrence Cutinha, assistant priest. The liturgy was prayerfully led by members of the SVP society.

Following the Mass, a short programme was held at 8 am in the church mini hall. The event began with a prayer invoking God’s blessings, led by SVP members. In the presence of Fr Lawrence Cutinha and Fr Peter Gonsalves, the members of the SVP society solemnly renewed their oath.

Prakash Pinto, president of SVP Bondel, extended a warm welcome to all the guests, aft

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