15th June 2018: At 10.30pm the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Bethel Convent at Permannur Mangaluru witnessed the Inauguration of the new Chapel and Extension block. It was inaugurated by Rev Sr M Cicilia Mendonca the Provincial Superior of Mangalore Province and Blessed by Most Rev Aloysius Paul DSouza the Bishop of Mangalore Diocese. The Bishop Officiated the Mass and it was concelebrated by five priests.
On this occasion, Rev Sr Cicilia Mendonca honoured the Architect and the Engineer Mr Lawrence Cutinha and the Contractor Mr Richard Rodrigues. She also expressed her gratitude to Bishop and appreciated him for being a good shepherd to his flock. The Bishop of Mangalore felicitated the parishioners for their generosity and support towards the Sisters. Rev Fr Stany Pinto Asst. Parish Priest of Permannur greeted the Bishop in anticipation of his Birthday and congratulated the Sisters of Bethel Convent for their strenuous efforts in realizing the plan.
Religious Sisters of neighbouring Convents, Parishioners, well wishers, Bethany Lay Associates graced the occasion. After the thanksgiving Eucharist all joined for the fellowship meal. The programme was compeered by Sr Severine Fernandes.
Sr M Carmine BS
Bethel Convent
Permannur