Inauguration and Blessing of Divya Sadan
November 18, 2022 Friday is a day to be rejoiced and remembered as the K. G. Province inaugurated and blessed the new monastery Divya Sadan at the capital city of Bengaluru. The inauguration was done by Rev. Fr George Santhumayor, Provincial Superior by cutting the ribbon and later Fr Charles Serrao, the former Provincial conducted the prayer of blessing and blessed the monastery with the Holy Water. The Eucharist was presided over by Provincial and in his homily, he invited all to have the experience of Emmaus as we bless and inaugurate the new monastery. After the mass a short programme was conducted where Fr Prakash D’Cunha compeered the event. The contractor, architect, engineer and the concerned people were honoured for their toil towards the construction of the monastery. Fr Provincial and the councillors felicitated Fr Charles Serrao who was responsible for building the edifice during his term as Provincial. Fr Provincial and Prakash thanked the Cloistered Nuns who generously donated the land to the Carmelites and in the name of all the Sisters, Sr Celine was felicitated. Later Fr Provincial lauded the dedicated and committed work of Fr Prakash D’Cunha who worked tirelessly in the completion of the monastery work. The ceremony was attended by the friars of Bengaluru region and also Frs. Alwyn Sequeira and Deep Fernandes along with the chosen invited guests who had supported the project of Divya Sadan. The monastery is functional and Frs. Jovel Oliver and Roshan Monteiro are residing at Divya Sadan and simultaneously they will continue to pursue their studies. Both the friars are attached to the Sadbhavana community till the Provincial Chapter. As we thank God for his bountiful blessings and graces, we are grateful to all the friars and benefactors who have contributed towards the completion of the monastery. May Jesus be their reward.