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Change of Guard - Fr Roque D’Sa takes charge as the new Parish Priest of Valencia Church

News by Gordon D’almeida
Pics by Nikhil

It was indeed a big day for the parishioners of Valencia as they welcomed their new parish priest Rev Fr Roque D’Sa on July 27, 2020. He was welcomed by the outgoing parish priest Fr James D’Souza.

Handing over ceremony was led by Dean of Episcopal City Deanery Fr JB Crasta. He was representing the Bishop of Mangalore. Fr D'Sa took charge from Fr James.

A short welcome program was organised by the parish council. Dolphy Saldanha compered the program.

Episcopal City Deanery dean Fr JB crasta , Seminary rector Fr Ronald Serrao, Asst PP Fr Joswin D’Souza, Parish Council vice-president David Pais , FMMCH administrator Fr Rudolf Ravi Dsa (brother of Fr Roque), priests from Jeppu seminary and parishioners were present for the ceremony.