Mangaluru: Rev Fr Lawrence Martis, former Secretary to the Bishop, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, in Canada.
Son of late Francis Martis and Cecelia Martis, from the Neerude Parish, Fr Lawrence (55) was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Mangalore on May 1, 1992.
After his ordination, he served as an assistant at Yesu Nilaya, Bhalki, Urwa Parish. Later, he was appointed as the Secretary to the Bishop.
He also served as the editor of Amchi Mai, Konkani Marian Monthly, Director Pontifical Mission Societies.
In 1998 he was appointed as the Parish Priest of Gantalkatte Parish. After serving there for two years, he took leave from the Diocese of Mangalore and moved to Canada, where he served for 20 years in different dioceses.
The funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 30 at 10.30 AM (Canada) (9 PM – IST) at the Cathedral of St Catherine of Alexandria. The mass can be accessed from the Diocese of St Catherine’s, Ontario the Diocese, Canada.