Plenary Council and Province Day
Plenary Council was held in Sadbhavana on the 17th of November, 2015. Br. Amyas Quadros and Br. Ashwath D’Souza invoked the blessings of God on the gathering. The Plenary Council was inaugurated by lighting the lamp. All the Superiors and Formators along with those who volunteered to be in the council participated in the triennial council. Rev. Fr. Provincial welcomed everyone for an active and fruitful participation. Fr. Archibald Gonsalves briefed the floor about the General Chapter that was held in the month of May. Then the agenda was taken up for the discussion. The council concluded on the next evening.

Province Day was celebrated with all joy and solemnity on the 17th of November, 2015. Very Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao, as it was his feast day presided over the solemn Eucharistic celebration. Rev. Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues preached an inspiring homily. Bros. Amyas Quadros, Wilson Tauro, Ajay Lobo, Vishan Monis, Ashwath D’Souza animated the celebration with a well prepared liturgy and melodious singing. All the friars who attended the plenary council participated in the joyous celebration along with the priests from the communities in Bangalore region. After the Mass there was a small cultural programme where Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao was felicitated on his feast day, Fr. Gregory D’Souza was wished a very happy B’day and Frs. Sylvestre D’Souza, Alexander Branganza, Wilfred Rodrigues were congratulated on their Silver Jubilee of Religious profession. Fr. Dominic Vas raised the toast. Fr. Melwyn D’Cunha wished the Jubilarians. Fr. Jerome Moras wished Fr. Joe Tauro a very happy B’day in anticipation. Fr. Ligoury Crasta compeered the programme. Fr. George Santhumayor spread the red carpet of roses. Fr. Pius James entertained the gathering with a song through his melodious voice. Rev. Fr. Provincial expressed the sentiments of gratitude to one and all. Fr. Felix Moras prayed the grace before the meals. All partook in the sumptuous meal prepared by Fr. Jerald D’Souza, the delegate Superior of Sadbhavana.