Infant Jesus Shrine donates a House
We are happy to announce that the Infant Jesus Shrine in collaboration with Diocese of Mangalore to the mark the Post-centenary Jubilee celebration of Diocese donated a house to a poor family of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Sampaje. The newly built house is a kilometer away from the parish and is donated to Felix and Lucy Crasta who have three children studying in the elementary school.  read more

Rev. Dr. Pius James D'Souza - Episcopal Vicar for Religious
Rev. Dr. Pius James D' Souza , the Superior of St. Joseph's Monastery, Carmel Hill, Mangalore has been appointed as the Episcopal Vicar for Religious by Most Rev. Aloysius Paul D' Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore. He has taken the charge of this office on 24th June, 2012. This appointment shows the esteem and trust of the Bishop in the person of Fr. Pius. We also deem it an honour bestowed on the entire Province and especially to our presence in the Diocese of Mangalore. Congratulations and best wishes to the New Episcopal Vicar from all the Fathers, Brothers and Sisters of the Karnataka Goa Province. We assure him our prayers, so that he may guide and co-ordinate the activities of the religious in the Diocese of Mangalore with courage, new vision and wisdom.

3 New Carmelite Deacons
Another reason to rejoice. Three of our Brothers received the Order of Diaconate at the hands of Rt. Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. D'Souza, Bishop of Mangalore on the eve of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 14th). More than two hours long religious ceremony was held at St. Joseph's Regional Seminary Jeppu, Mangalore. Newly ordained Deacons are: Brs. Jayson Saldanha, Richard Menezes and Prakash D'Cunha read more

SOLEMN PROFESSIONS: take my life O Lord!
The Karnataka Goa Province rejoices with eleven brothers who made their final commitment in the Order. Bros. Nitesh Rodrigues, Cannio Cardozo, Kaushik Parmar and Daniel Christain made their Solemn Profession on the 27th of May 2012 at Mira Road, Mumbai. Most Rev. Agnelo Gracias, the Auxiliary Bishop of Bombay, who is also the Rector of Goregaon Seminary was gracious enough to be present and offer the Eucharist. read more

New Office of Naman Ballok Jesu Monthly Inaugurated
The newly set office of Naman Ballok Jesu, Konkani monthly published by the Infant Jesus Shrine was inaugurated on 14th June by Mrs. Mavis Rodrigues, benefactress of the Magazine. Fr. Provincial blessing the new office wished all success in the years to come. Fr. George Santhumayor, visionary and the founder publisher of the magazine breaking the Word of God recalled the initial stages of the Magazine. read more

Carmel Music Academy Valedictory Function
Certificates were distributed to the students who took part in the Summer Camp organized by Carmel Music Academy at Infant Jesus Shrine. 15 days long camp was started on 1st May. Children were taught musical instruments like Piano, Guitar, Key-board etc. read more
 

Three Deacons from Ujire Ordained as Priests
St. Anthony’s parish, Ujire wore a festive look, as three Deacons hailing from the village were raised to the Sacred Order of Priesthood on 21st April, 2012. Two of them, namely Deacons Anil Prashant Lobo and Pradeep Pinto belong to the Discalced Carmelite Order and Deacon Santosh Naveen D’Souza is a member of the Order of Capuchins. We should recall that Fr. Pradeep’s younger brother, Br. Vinod Pinto had also joined the Carmelites, but was called by the Lord when he was in the novitiate. read more

Five more NEW Priests to the Order
Five Deacons belonging to the Carmelite Order were ordained priests. His Excellency Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore conferred the Holy Order of Priesthood on Deacons Arun Sunil Lobo, Anil Veigas, Denzil Veigas, Rajesh D’Souza and Vijay D’Costa on 19th April, 2010 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore. About 60 priests concelebrated at the Eucharist and a good number of faithful took part in the Liturgy with devotion and rapture. read more

First Carmelite from LONDA Ordained
It is a day which has to be inscribed in the golden letters of the Diocese of Belgaum. The first ever Carmelite was raised to the Sacred Order of Priesthood by His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, Bishop of Belgaum on 18th April, 2012 at Holy Family Church, Londa. There were around 40 Carmelite as well as Diocesan Clergy to witness the Sacerdotal Consecration. Bishop in his Homily invited the priests to be simple and humble after the heart of Jesus. He congratulated the parents of the new Ordinandi for sacrificing two of their sons to the service of the Church. At the same time he had a word of appreciation for the Caremlites for the yeomen service in the Diocese. read more

Feast of Divine Mercy celebrated
The Feast of Divine Mercy was celebrated with devotion and gusto at Infant Jesus Shrine Mangalore on 15th April, 2012. The festal Eucharistic celebration which was held at 5 pm was preceded by an hour long Eucharistic Adoration and recitation of Divine Mercy Rosary. Faithful who had gathered in great number received the Sacrament of Confession and there by experienced the unbounded mercy of God. Rev. Fr. Andrew D�Souza, Parish Priest of Bondel presided over the Mass. In his homily he stressed on the need of believing in the unconditional love of God and his mercy towards humanity and he appealed the faithful, to be merciful as the Almighty is to us. Images of Divine Mercy were distributed to the faithful to be venerated with devotion. read more

Golden Moments of Golden Jubilee
The Golden Jubilee of the Religious Profession of Rev. Dr. Gregory D'Souza OCD was celebrated at Infant Jesus Shrine on 19th March, 2012. The celebration began with the Eucharistic celebration during which Fr. Nelson Pinto broke the Word of God throwing light on St. Joseph. read more