Parish News

By Gordon DAlmeida

Newly ordained priest Fr Vijay was welcomed as the new assistant parish priest of Valencia Church. Fr Roque D’Sa, parish priest along with Fr Lancy DSouza , Vice-President David Pais, Secretary Rita Menezes, members of the parish council and parishioners welcomed him on May 16, 2022 at 10.00 am. Fr Vijay was accompanied by his parents, siblings and relatives.

Fr Vijay Monteiro was born on 03 March 1992 in the family of Francis Monteiro and Mercine Monteiro from Our Lady of Nativity Church, Banakal. He is the eldest among his three siblings and has completed his graduation in Arts (BA). He did his regency at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Miyapadavu and his diaconal ministry at Most Holy Saviour Church, Agrar. He completed his seminary formation at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu. He was ordained priest on April 28, 2022.

We Heartily Welcome You dear Father to Valencia and wish you all the best on your first assignment.