St. Francis-Xavier Parish
Kable, Karnataka, India
Fr. Ronald Veigas, Former Pastor
He walked several miles in order to visit his parishioners who are scattered over a wide area.
He invited the children to attend the school from Monday through Friday, then returning home for the weekend.
He is now the Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Malur, India.
Karnataka, India
Fr. Rony's Fundraising efforts have completed
a new Church
the Rev. Paul D'Cunha (Dean) and Thomas Veigas
April 21, 2009
Inaugural Celebration
Procession at the beginning of the Inaugural Mass.
St. Francis-Xavier Mission Church in Kable, Karnataka, India.
The result of a four-year project started by the Rev. Ronald Veigas, pastor.
the Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo.
Concelebrated with the Rev. Paul D'Cunha, Dean, and
the Rev. Ronald Veigas, Pastor.
The Inaugural Mass: a blessing by Bishop Lobo at the end of the Mass,
with Fr. Rony on the left, and Fr. D'Cunha on the right.
Pastor Fr. Rony Veigas' parents Thomas Veigas and Florin Correa
being blessed by Bishop Lobo at the reception
after the Inaugural Celebration, April 21, 2009.
a new School
The new school replaces the original school at which 150 children attend.
Blessing of the School by Bishop Lobo.
and a new Presbytery.
The Fundraiser for this Mission started in the Summer of 2005.
The Inauguration of the Church and the Rectory was held on April 21, 2009.