GALAXY OF GUESTS GREET ARCHBISHOP ON BIRTHDAY

Bengaluru: Commencing on a Spiritual note, Archbishop Most Rev. Dr Bernard Moras began the day on his 76th birthday with the Holy Mass at the Clergy Home Chapel in the Archbishops House, at 7 am, with over of 40 priest delegates attending, including the Vicars General Monsignor C Francis and Monsignor S Jayanathan and The Chancellor Fr. A S Anthonyswamy.  

He was seen to been vibrant and full of energy even as a plethora of guests greeted him. The Archbishop prayed for all the people in the state of Karnataka. Over a thousand guests greeted him through late evening. 

The Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. BERNARD MORAS appointed by Saint Pope John Paul-II (of happy memory). the Head of the Catholic Church in the world, first assumed office as Bishop of Belgaum (Belgaavi). He heads the Catholic population of over 4,31,000 people.  Archbishop Dr.. Bernard Moras earns the credit of being the first Bishop to erect a church in honour of Pope JOHN PAUL (Saint) IN INDIA..

The Superior of the Jesuits Fr. Antony Joseph in his homily commented on the importance of religious leaders going in search of the lost and lonely and drew reference to the efforts of the Archbishop who has spend much of his time and efforts over the many years in reaching out to those in need of succor and strength from The Lord.

During the later part of the day, State Former Home Minister and KPCC president G. Parmeshwar, Urban Development Minister K J George and several other statesmen, police officers and members of various organizations including nuns and members from various parishes called upon the Archbishop.  Archbishops’ Secretary Rev. Fr. Paneer Selva Kumar was also present to receive the Archbishop’s guests.