A Day of Double Joy at Tapovana
On May 26, 2024, the Tapovana community gathered to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, a day marked by both religious significance and joyous events. This year, the community had a special reason to rejoice in a twofold manner.

Firstly, the celebration honored Fr. Siltan Noronha, who had recently been ordained as a priest on May 10, 2024. Fr. Noronha had served as a Deacon at Tapovana for several months, endearing himself to the community with his dedication and service. On this special day, he returned to Tapovana to celebrate his first thanksgiving Mass. The novitiate community warmly congratulated and felicitated him, expressing their joy and support for his new journey in the priesthood.

Following the Mass, the community took the opportunity to extend their heartfelt wishes to Fr. Silvestre D’Souza, the Provincial, on the feast of the Holy Trinity, a day that holds special significance for him due to his religious name. In a gesture of shared joy and gratitude, both Fr. Siltan Noronha and Fr. Silvestre D’Souza participated in a cake-cutting ceremony. The novices added to the celebratory atmosphere with a melodious song, wishing both priests God’s blessings and continued grace.

The festivities concluded with a monastic meal. The Tapovana community extends its heartfelt wishes to Fr. Siltan Noronha, praying for God's blessings as he continues his priestly ministry in the garden of Carmel. They also wish Fr. Silvestre D’Souza a blessed feast of the Holy Trinity.