Rev. Fr. Kevin D’Souza Felicitated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar

Udyavar, 25 October 2026: St. Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar, joyfully celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass offered by Rev. Fr. Kevin D’Souza on 25 October 2026, following his priestly ordination. Fr. Kevin has been serving at the parish for the past six months, and the occasion provided an opportunity for the parish community to express its love, gratitude, and appreciation for his priestly vocation and dedicated service.

Following the Thanksgiving Mass, a felicitation programme was organised in honour of Rev. Fr. Kevin D’Souza. The programme was compered by the PPC Secretary, who welcomed the gathering and introduced Fr. Kevin, highlighting his presence and service in the parish.

The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Anil D’Souza, addressed the gathering and fondly shared his experiences of living and serving together with Fr. Kevin at St. Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar. He reflected on Fr. Kevin’s life as a member of the parish community and appreciated his contribution to parish life and ministry.

All the dignitaries present, including the Parish Priest, Assistant Parish Priest, PPC Vice-President, PPC Secretary, and Coordinator of Commissions, felicitated Fr. Kevin as a gesture of respect, affection, and appreciation for his priestly vocation and service.

In response, Fr. Kevin addressed the gathering and shared his experiences of the past six months at St. Francis Xavier Church. He expressed his gratitude for the support, cooperation, and love he had received from the priests and parishioners during his time in the parish.

The programme concluded on a warm and personal note, as the parishioners individually came forward to congratulate Fr. Kevin and convey their heartfelt wishes for his priestly ministry. The celebration was a memorable expression of the parish community’s unity, affection, and appreciation for Fr. Kevin.

St. Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar, extends its prayerful wishes to Rev. Fr. Kevin D’Souza and prays that the Lord may continue to bless him with wisdom, strength, and abundant grace as he carries out his priestly mission in the service of God and His people.