First Profession at Bangalore Carmel
The Carmelite Family rejoices as Sr. Arokya Mary of Jesus made her first profession in Bangalore Carmel on the 22nd of May, 2015. The Eucharistic celebration commensed at 7:00 am. Rev. Fr. Silvestre D’Souza presided over the Holy Mass and Rev. Fr. Raj Ratnam, who inspired Sr. Arokya to join the Carmel, aged 82 years, who had come all the way from Pondichery preached a meaningful homily. Frs. Christu Raj, Sandeep Goveas and Richard Menezes concelebrated. After the Eucharist all the invitees along with the parents and relatives wished the newly professed in the parlor after which all partook in the tasty breakfast prepared and provided by the sisters.