NEW PASTOR TO HEAD INFANT MARY CHURCH, BAJJODI
23, May, 2015, 3.30 PM
Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi, which was inaugurated in the month of January is growing in spirit and might. Within a short period of its establishment as a parish under the able leadership of Fr. Melwyn D’ cunha, is now sadly wishes farewell to him as he is transferred to St. Joseph's Parish, Mira Road and joyfully welcomes Fr. Shabas Crasta as her new pastor!

Fr Shabas Crasta on 23rd May, Saturday at 3.30 PM arrived at the parish as a new Pastor of Infant Mary church. Fr. Melwyn and Mr. Joseph Pinto, Vice President of the Parish, welcomed him with a garland. Fr. Shabas promised to be the pastor according to the heart of Jesus and to tend the flok given in his charge with diligence and great Love. Bishop’s representative Rev. Fr. Valerian Pinto, Parish Priest of Cordel church was the witness.

Fr. Shabas Crasta, hails from Narampadi. Right after his ordination he wished to go to Tanzania, Africa as a missionary and served the people there for about 20 years.

Friars from St. Joseph’s monastery, Asha Deepa and Ryshivana were present for this short and meaningful ceremony. Parishioners gathered in good number welcomed and wished their new pastor.