‘Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds,
so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect”
(Rom 12: 2).
Mangaluru: The Installation of the new Provinicial Superior Sr Lilly Pereira and her councilors was held on May 21st, 2024 at Bethany Provincialate Vamanjoor.
It was a day of Jubilation and a Historic milestone. The Eucharistic celebration was officiated by Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash DSouza the Director of St Joseph’s Engineering College, Vamanjoor.
Expounding the readings of the Mass he explained the importance of love for the Lord and one another.
Mass was followed by Installation ceremony. Sr Rose Celine, the Superior General officially installed Sr Lilly Pereira the Provincial Superior and her Councillors, Sr Mariola, Sr Dona Sanctis, Sr Flavia Wilma and Sr Shalet DSouza during an hour of prayer.
She exhorted the Provincial Superior and the councillors to grow deeper in the love of God and sisters. She explained the responsibility of being a Shepherd, Steward and Servant.
Citing the example of the Servant of God Raymond Mascarenhas she urged to become cistern’s of God’s love by sitting before the Blessed Sacrament.
Sisters applauded the services of Sr Cicilia Mendonca the outgoing Provincial Superior, Sr Roshel, Sr Anna Maria and Sr Shubha for their past 8 years of service to the Province.
Sr Cicilia Mendonca the Provincial Superior expressed her gratitude to the Superior General for her support, encouragement and guidance.
Sr Lilly Pereira the new Provincial Superior and the team members were facilitated.
Sr Rose Celine the Superior General greeted the new team and prayed God’s blessings upon them. She gratefully acknowledged the selfless services of past Provincial Superior and her councilors.
Bethany Lay Association Hand Book “In His Footprints” was released on this occasion.
Sr Leena Pereira thanked all the participants. Sr Lydia Pinto compered. The fellowship meal was served on the occasion.
This historical event was witnessed by the sisters of the Province. It was indeed a red letter day in the History of Mangalore Province.
Report by: Sr Loyan
