Pilar: In a solemn and grace-filled ceremony, Bishop Simião Fernandes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, ordained Scholastic Rajat Singh SFX and Scholastic Mantheosha Fernandes SFX of the Society of Pilar as deacons. The ordination took place at the Seminary Chapel of the All India Mission Seminary, Pilar, during a Eucharistic celebration rich in symbolism and spiritual reflection.

The Eucharistic celebration was concelebrated by Fr. Norman Almeida SFX, Rector of the Seminary, Fr. Joaquim Rebelo SFX, Provincial Superior of the Goa Province of the Society of Pilar, Fr. Steevan D’Souza SFX, and several other priests, who joined in prayer for the newly ordained.

Preaching on the theme “Witnesses of Hope in Loving Service,” Bishop Fernandes urged the two deacons to live

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