A FINANCIAL CONSULTANT BECOMES A CARMELITE PRIEST!
Deacon Regan Paul D'Souza was ordained a Priest on 14th of August at Infant Jesus Shrine, Carmel Hill, Bikarnakatte, by Most Rev. Aloysius Paul D Souza, Apostolic Administrator of Mangalore, in the presence of all the faithful. The solemn Mass with the rite of Ordination began at 4.00 p.m.

Deacon Regan was born to Mr. Reginald and Mrs. Pauline D’Souza on 19th July 1981 in Bantwal, Mangalore and was brought up in Hyderabad. He is the eldest of the six siblings - two sisters and four brothers. He obtained all his primary, secondary and university education in Hyderabad itself. Just as the apostle Matthew was called while at work so also Regan received the call of Jesus while he was working as a financial consultant. After 3 years of service with the poor and suffering he was introduced to the order of Carmel. He joined the Discalced Carmelite Order in July 2007 and made his first profession on 28th September 2008. Filled with zeal and enthusiasm for the missions he reached the shore of Tanzania, Africa on 9th September 2009 with the sole purpose of evangelizing and serving the poor. After completing his philosophy and two years of theology he returned to India and completed his theological studies at St. Joseph Seminary, Mangaluru. He made his solemn profession on 26th May 2017. He was ordained a Deacon on 30th January 2018.

Do continue to pray for him that he may be a true shepherd unto the heart of Jesus.