The parish community of St. Joseph’s Church, Bajpe, joyfully felicitated Deacon Rajath Lobo, a parishioner, on the occasion of his ordination to the Order of Diaconate. The felicitation programme was held after the 7:30 a.m. Holy Mass on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Br. Rajath Lobo was ordained to the Order of Diaconate by Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, during a solemn Eucharistic celebration held on October 15, 2026, at St. Sebastian Church, Bendur, Mangalore. He was ordained along with five other seminarians.
Following his ordination, Deacon Rajath received a warm and joyful welcome at his native parish of Bajpe. The day became even more memorable as he delivered his first homily at his native parish during all the Sunday Masses, sharing the Word of God with the parish community that has accompanied him with prayers and encouragement throughout his journey of formation.
During the felicitation programme, Rev. Fr. Andrew Dsouza, Parish Priest; Rev. Fr. Jesudas Dcosta, Spiritual Director of St. John Paul II Shrine; Rev. Fr. Vijay Monteiro, Assistant Parish Priest; Mr. William Cyril Lewis, PPC Vice President; and Mrs. Juliet Moras, PPC Secretary, along with the parish clergy, felicitated Deacon Rajath and extended their heartfelt congratulations and prayerful wishes.
The parish community wished Deacon Rajath Lobo abundant blessings as he begins his diaconate ministry at Kokkada Parish, praying that his ministry may be marked by faith, humility, compassion and dedicated service to God and His people.
The ordination of Deacon Rajath Lobo is a moment of immense joy and pride for the entire St. Joseph’s Church, Bajpe community. As he takes another significant step towards the priesthood, the parishioners unite in gratitude to God and continue to accompany him with their prayers. May the Lord strengthen Deacon Rajath in his vocation, guide him in his ministry at Kokkada Parish, and bless him abundantly as he dedicates his life to serving Christ and His Church.
