JUNIOR PRIESTS’ MEET 2023
Junior Priests' Meet 2023 was held from October 9th to October 13th, 2023 at Dhyanashram, Rajodi. The gathering drew a total of 15 priests. On the eve of the 9th, Fr. Peter Pereira, Superior, kindled the lamp in the presence of Rev. Fr. Silvestre D'Souza, Provincial Superior, Rev. Fr. Archibald Gonsalves, First Provincial, and Rev. Fr. Alphonse Britto, Councilor-in-charge of Spirituality. Fr. Macson Dabre, the Convener, Fr. Jovel Oliver, and Fr. Naveen Lobo, the Meet's Secretary, joined hands with them to ignite the lamp, after which the Eucharist was celebrated.

Following that, the Provincial, along with the two Councilors, addressed the Junior Priests. He applauded the junior priests for their generous contributions to the growth of the community and province, and he appealed to them to embark on studies with greater impact in accordance with the Order's Charism. Fr. Leon Cruz SDB, together with his team Gloria and Sheldon, enlightened the junior priests on the importance of youth ministry. They encouraged the junior priests to share their experiences and to acknowledge the service each of them provides to the mission with which they are entrusted. The meeting concluded on the 13th of October.