Abu Dhabi, Nov 7, 2025: Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saladnha, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese celebrated KCO Pearl Jubilee celebrations thanksgiving mass here at St. Therese Church, Abu Dhabi.
Before the beginning of the mass, His Excellency Paolo Martinelli, Bishop of Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA), delivered his message to the Konkani community faithful gathered to offer mass. In his address, congratulated KCO for the celebration of Pearl Jubilee and their selfless service to the Konkani community. He was honoured by the KCO president Mr. Clevy Leo Rodrigues by a flower bouquet.
The introduction of Holy mass was read by Mr. Clevy Leo Rodrigues and the First reading was read by Ms. Amitha Costa, Hon. Treasurer of KCO.
Gospel was read by Rev. Fr. Valerian Fernandes OFM Cap, one of the concelebrant of the Holy mass and Homily was delivered by Bishop Dr. Peter Paul Saldnha, main celebrant.
Prayers of the faithful was read by Mr. Jason Correa, Hon. Entertainment Secretary and one of the advisors of KCO.
Offertory was offered by KCO members and the representatives of St. Josephs Konkani Community- Mangalorean and Goan, Konkani Prayer Group, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers from the Konkani community.
Holy Mass continued and faithful participated with complete devotion
Choir was led by Choirmaster Mr. Jeevan Lobo and the Choir members gave their best voices to the hymns from the entrance hymn to the recessional hymn
Before the end of the mass KCO President Mr. Clevy Leo Rodrigues felicitated the Bishop and priests who concelebrated the mass. Mr. Valerian Dalmaida, Hon. Vice President of KCO announced the names of those to be felicitated.
Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, the main celebrant of the mass
Rev. Fr. Darick D’Souza OFM Cap, Secretary to AVOSA Bishop Paolo Martinelli
Rev. Fr. Mariyan Miranda OFM Cap. Asiistant Parish Priest and Spiritual Director of Konkani Community
Rev. Fr. Valerian Fernandes, OFM Cap. Chancellor of AVOSA, Bishop’s House
Rev. Fr. Rohan Miranda, OFM Cap. Ecclesiastical Judge, Bishop’s House
Rev. Fr. Maxim Cardoza, OFM Cap. Parish Priest, St. Paul’s Church, Mussafah
Rev. Fr. Ratan Almeida, OFM Cap. Abu Dhabi
Rev. Fr. Arun D’Souza, Dominican, Principal St. Dominic CBSE School, Polali, Mangalore
Rev. Fr. Jason Monis, Dominican, Principal, Loretto English Medium CBSE School, Loretto, Mangalore
The Holy mass concluded with final blessings from the main celebrant, Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha
Snacks were distributed by KCO members and ushers to all the faithful who attended the holy mass and we could see the joy in the faces of all the Konkani community people.
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