First Pontifical Mass celebrated by the new Mangalore Bishop at Rosario Cathedral

Mangaluru: The newly ordained bishop of Mangalore Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha celebrated his first pontifical mass at Rosario Cathedral at 8 am on September 16^th.

The new bishop was welcomed at the entrance of the Cathedral with much pomp and glory by the Rev. Fr J. B Crasta, Rector of the Cathedral along with Msgr. Javier D Fernandez, representative of Nuncio, priests, nuns and the parish community.

Bishop Peter Paul solemnly celebrated his first Pontifical Mass along with 20 concelebrants and huge faithful gathered. Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha was honoured at the short felicitation programme which was followed after the mass. Msgr. Javier D Fernandez, representative of Nuncio from Delhi wished and greeted Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha and extended greetings on behalf of Pope and Nuncio.