Udupi :  In order to mark third anniversary of Udupi Diocese, Establishment and Installation of First Bishop of newly established diocese, the blessing of Foundation Stones for the three very necessary projects i.e., Pastoral Centre, Home for Retired Priests and Minor Seminary was held at projected site of Pastoral Centre, Kinnimulky on Thursday, 15th October, 2015.

The Pastoral centre to be installed at Kinnimulky, whereas, Retired Priests and Minor Seminary to be installed at Kallianpur, opposite of Milagres Cathedral. All the three projects foundation stones were laid symbolically with blessings of foundation stones at Kinnimulky on Thursday, 15th October, ’15.

The foundation stone for the Home of Retired Priests was symbolically held by Vinay Kumar Sorake, Urban Development Minister of Karnataka State and district in charge Minister. The foundation stone for the Pastoral Centre was symbolically held by Bishop of the diocese while the foundation stone for the Mini Seminary was symbolically held by Alphonse D’Costa Secretary of Diocesan Pastoral council. Prior to the foundation stone laying ceremony, Bishop blessed all the three stones for the projects. The boxes placed in between each stones contained relic of Our Lady of Miracles, the patron, Rosary, a Cross and a coin of 2015 and name of the person who laid the foundation stone.

Vinay Kumar Sorake after laying the foundation stone, said that it is his destiny to put foundation stone for the Retired priests home. With the grace of God all work has been done successfully. Christian community since 400 years in India providing various sacrifices through education, health and so on for the betterment of the society. Being in charge of Udupi District, his responsibility to help Udupi diocese and along with diocese people shall plan to visit Chief Minister soon. During the occasion of completion of third year, he conveyed his greetings to bishops, clergy and laity on his behalf and the state.