Born on the 12th of May 1934, added to the number of Jesuits on the 1st of July only ten years after, and ordained on the 29th of March 13 years later in 1967, Father Richard Sequira lived a fruitful life in the service of his priestly mission ever since his final vows in the year 1973.
And while the Jesuit community in Mangalore mourn his sad demise, it is also a day to rejoice in his eternal peace as he finally slept with Jesus on the 10th of January 2025.
For whoever believes in Him shall not die but have eternal life. It is with this in mind that the Jesuit community invites all devotee and the faithful to join them in the final journey of their beloved Father Richard Sequira as they bid him goodbye on the funeral rites that is soon to be disclosed.