January 31, 2023: Vespers was celebrated at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva with great devotion. Rev. Fr. Vijay D’Souza Asst. Parish Priest, Pangla Parish conducted the Vespers service. Fr. Vijay blessed the ‘Cherel’ which was placed near the circle of the three way road connecting Belman, Kaup and Udupi and after a brief prayer service, people returned to the church in procession. Priests from various neighboring parishes were present during the Vespers service.
January 29, 2023: Confraternity Sunday celebrations were observed at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva. Msgr. Lawrence Maxim Noronha, Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese concelebrated the Holy Mass as the Chief Celebrant assisted by V. Rev. Fr Dr. Leslie D’Souza, Parish Priest, Shirva and other priests were present during the ceremony. Adoration and public procession of the Holy Eucharist was also held. Large number of faithful participated in the Eucharistic celebration.
Pics by Vivian Machado and Michael D’Souza
November 6, 2022: YCS Diocese Convention was held on Sunday, 06 November 2022 under the name “ZOOM Season 3, Close view of you” at St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle. Shirva unit secured prizes in IAS/IPS Session, Gumta and Skit. YCS Shirva Unit bagged the Overall Championship Trophy.
October 30, 2022: Our Lady of Health Church participated and bagged 3 prizes in the 17th Diocesan Level Konkani singing competition organised by St John the Evangelist Church, ICYM, Pangla on the occasion of centenary year celebrations. The event was held on Sunday, October 30, 2022.
Our young stars Aurin S Saldhanha (Under 10, Girls Solo Category), Joshua Noronha (Under 15, Boys Solo Category) and Mixed Group (11 to 15, Category) bagged 3rd places in the competition.
