Spiritual Recollection - SSVP

24 June 2026:  The SSVP St. Joseph Vaz Area Council organized a one-day Spiritual Recollection for members of all 11 conferences of the Area Council on 14 June 2026 at St. Sebastian Church, Permannur. The theme of the recollection was “Service Rooted in Humility is Accepted by God.”

The program commenced with the Holy Eucharistic Celebration at 11:00 a.m., followed by Adoration and a reflection on the Word of God led by V. Rev Andrew Leo Dsouza, Parish Priest of St. Sebastian Church, Permannur. The prayer and choir session was conducted by the SSVP Youth Conference of Permannur. A total of 115 members from the 11 conferences participated in the spiritual gathering.

Br. Francis Ferrao, President of the Area Council, and Br. Vigil Fernandes, Secretary, were also present on the occasion. Following the prayer meet, V. Rev. Andrew Leo Dsouza was felicitated on his appointment as Vicar Forane of the St. Joseph Vaz Mangalore South Deanery.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Br. Stephen Prakash, Vice President of the Area Council. The gathering ended with a fellowship lunch shared by all the members, fostering unity and fraternity among the participants.