The parishioners of St Lawrence Church , Bondel , held a farewell programme in honour of Asst. Parish Priest Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza on Sunday, May 5 2024. The 7.00 a.m. mass was celebrated by Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza Asst parish priest , Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Rev Fr Leo Veigas and Rev Fr Rober

St Lawrence Church witnessed the celebration of sacrament of Confirmation and Parish Foundation day held on may 1st 2024. Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’ Souza administered the sacrament of Confirmation to 86 children of St Lawrence Church Bondel at 4.00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’ Souz

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Lawrence Church Bondel marked Senior Citizens’ Day. The celebrations began with confessions’ in the church from 10.30 am. followed by mass at 11.00 a.m. Rev Fr Antony Serrao was the main celebrant, Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza Paris

On March 31, 2024, at St. Lawrence Church in Bondel, the Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R) Bondel Unit had its Silver Jubilee Closing Ceremony. Thanksgiving Mass was offered at 9.00 a.m. in the morning by Rev. Fr. Andrew Leo D’Souza and Rev Fr Vincent Saldanha .The liturgy & choir was led by t

The Easter Celebration here at St Lawrence Church, Bondel commenced at 7:00 pm with the blessing of the new fire by Rev Dr Ivan D’Souza , Professor St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu. Rev Dr Ivan D’Souza was the main Celebrant. Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza Parish Priest, Rev Fr Peter Gonsalves –principal St L

March 29, 2024: Good Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, commemorating the remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion and death. The world across, people observe Good Friday with deep passion and grief. The Good Friday service in St. Lawrence Church, Bondel commenced at 6 p.m. Rev Fr San

St. Lawrence Church Bondel observed Maundy Thursday, a day commemorating Jesus’ utmost love and the institution of the Holy Eucharist, on March 28, 2024. The service began at the church premises at 6:30 p.m. V. Rev. Dr Ronald Serrao –Rector St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu was the main celebrant , Rev Fr

International Women’s Day’ was celebrated on March 17 in a unique way at St. Lawrence Church in Bondel in honour of women. Thanksgiving Mass was offered at 7.00 a.m. in the morning by Rev. Fr. Peter Gonsalves, Spiritual Director /Principal of St. Lawrence English Medium School, The way of the Cross

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 8.15 a.m., at the church mini-hall, took place the Catholic Sabha, Bondel unit’s office bearers election for the year 2024–2025. A prayer led by the Catholic Sabha Association members, a hymn honouring the Holy Spirit, and a passage from the Bible preceded the program

The Bondel Parishioners joined a Marriage Registration Camp at Church Mini Hall on Sunday, March 10, 2024, conducted by the Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit. The group was welcomed by Mr. Wilfred Alvares, President of City Varado. .Advocate Reshma Priya D’Souza was greeted with a rose by Vice President M

On Sunday, February 25, the annual catechism day was celebrated in a meaningful manner at St Lawrence Church Bondel. Fr. Rupesh Madtha, Editor of Rakno Weekly, presided over the Eucharistic celebration at 8.30 a.m., The Mass was concelebrated by Rev. Fr Peter Gonsalves and Rev Fr Lancy D’Souza. Th

Being a part of a small Christian community, where your faith is shared, heard, and celebrated, is the most effective way to develop in it. The Small Christian Community (SCC) is an excellent means of explaining the relationships between living and faithA training session for small Christian communi

On February 4, 2024, 16th Stan Nite was held on the St. Lawrence English Medium School grounds at Bondel by Alfred Bennis Creations, Mangaluru and St Lawrence Cultural Committee, in support of the St. Lawrence Church project. The programme commenced at 6 p.m. Various entertainment performances were displayed by the artists. Mr Stany Mendonca, Mr Joseph Mathias, Mr Elton Pinto, Mr Adolf J, Mr Aly

On February 4, 2024, 16th Stan Nite was held on the St. Lawrence English Medium School grounds at Bondel by Alfred Bennis Creations, Mangaluru and St Lawrence Cultural Committee, in support of the St. Lawrence Church project. The programme commenced at 6 p.m. Various entertainment performances were displayed by the artists. Mr Stany Mendonca, Mr Joseph Mathias, Mr Elton Pinto, Mr Adolf J, Mr Aly

The Bondel parishioners congregated in the church Pendol at 7 p.m. on December 31, 2023, to bid goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year 2024 with prayer and hope, as the old year 2023 was about to end and the new year 2024 was waiting to see the dawn. Large crowds of parishioners from St. L

St Lawrence Church Bondel organized a beautiful Bandutva Christmas programme on Dec 17, 2023 at Benaka Sabha Premises, Padavinamgady, Bondel. The programme commenced with a welcome dance by the students of St. Lawrence ,Dr Suraj & his team led the Christmas carols. There was a Cultural Programme by

Celebrating the Joy of the Season: Ladies Association Bondel Host Christmas Get-together at Nazareth Niwas. On December 17, 2023, a festive Christmas celebration was held at the Nazareth Niwas for the elderly in Bondel at 11.30 a.m. This special event was organised by the Ladies Association of St

On December 10, 2023, Mary Immaculate Convent (UMI) Bondel hosted a Christmas get-together for religious priests, sisters, and brothers from Bondel Parish. The programme commenced with seeking almighty blessings through prayer song by Betharram brothers. With a heartfelt Christmas greeting, the sup

On December 3rd, 2023, the St. Francis Xavier Ward celebrated its annual ward feast in honour of their patron, St. Francis Xavier. The day commenced with a 7 a.m. Mass celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Peter Gonsalves, Principal of St. Lawrence English Medium School. During the Mass, he delivered an inspi

More than 1000 faithful took part in the Holy Eucharist which was celebrated on the feast day of Christ the King, in St Lawrence Church premises in Bondel at 4.30 p.m. Rev Boniface Pinto Spiritual Director -Divya Dhama Moodubelle., celebrated the Solemn Festal Mass along with , Rev Fr Andrew Le

The Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh City Varado Level Elocution Competition was held at St Lawrence English Medium School Bondel on Sunday, 19th November, 2023 at 3.00 p.m The programme began by invoking God’s blessings through a beautiful prayer song. The city Varado President, Mr. Wilfred

The Culture Committee organised the drawing competition for the parish children of St. Lawrence Church Bondel on November 2023 at 11 a.m. Over 100 Children participated in this drawing competition. The competition was held in five different categories: LKG, UKG & Standard-1 (Category-1 “Family

St Lawrence Church Bondel celebrated the feast of St. Charles Borromeo, the Patron of Catechism teachers on 12th November 2023.. The day commenced with an Eucharistic celebration at 8.30 a.m. led by Rev Fr Peter Gonsalves, Principal St Lawrence English Medium School Bondel, Rev Fr Andrew Leo D’So

All Souls’ day was observed on 2nd November 2023 at St Lawrence Church , Bondel, here to remember and pray for the faithful and departed members of families. Three Eucharistic masses were celebrated; 6.30 a.m., 8.00 a.m. in the morning and 5.00 p.m. in the evening . In the evening , a solemn mass

Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R), Bondel Unit conducted an elocution competition for the parishioners on October 29, 2023. Mr. Herald Pinto, Vice President of the Catholic Sabha Unit, welcomed the audience. Mr. Herold Pinto conducted the prayer with a proclamation of the Word of God. 24 partici

Mission Sunday 2023 was organised in collaboration by the Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit, Saint Vincent DePaul (SVP), and the Carmelite Sisters (AC). The church grounds hosted a spectacular festival on October 28th, Saturday, and Sunday, October 29th, following the Holy Eucharistic ceremony. This hea

St Lawrence Church in Bondel organized a Melodious Marian Hymns nite for the Late Rev. Fr. Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir in Mangalore. The Melodious Marian Hymns Night at St Lawrence Church Bondel was organized by the Late Rev. Fr. Walter Albuquerque SJ Memorial Choir Mangalore on October 7

Bondel On 2 Oct 2023 St Lawrence Church Bondel organized a training session for all the Conveners, Coordinators & Commission (Ayog) Animators on 2nd October 2023 in the St Lawrence English Medium Auditorium from 3p.m to 5 p.m. . The purpose of this training was to know the role of being a conve

29 September 2023 became a memorable day in the history of Missionary Society of Infant Jesus as the Fathers and Brothers were privileged to celebrate for the first time the Founder’s Day just after two years of his death. Before commencing the celebration of the Solemn Thanksgiving Holy Mass i