Faith stood strong, in an unpredictable world - Father Muller bids adieu to Rt Rev. Msgr Baptist Menezes
A
Requiem Mass was held in honour of Rt Rev. Msgr Fr Baptist Menezes by the
Management of the Father Muller Charitable Institutions at 4:30 pm on 26 August
2023, bidding adieu to its former Director.
The
Holy Mass was led by the incumbent Director, Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho
with priests of the Father Muller management along with Emeritus Bishop of
Mangalore Diocese Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza and Director of Saint Joseph
Engineering College, Rev. Fr Prakash D'Souza.
Rev.
Fr Ajith B Menezes, who preached the sermon, stressed on the 'faith in Christ'
that the former Director held. 'In this uncertain world, Fr Baptist held firm
in his faith that his Lord provides, thus with this firm belief he carried out
many works in the Institutions. His works stand as a testimony bringing
education in healthcare closer to the general public, modern infrastructure and
healthcare education.
Rev.
Fr Richard Coelho read the eulogy and chronologically laid down the tenure and
works undertaken by late Fr Baptist. He bid a tearful adieu and reminisced of
his association with him.
Bishop
Emeritus blest the mortal remains and prayed that his soul rest in peace. Many
of the Institutions' faculty and staff who had worked during the tenure of Rev.
Fr Baptist attended the mass. The mortal remains were then let for homage.
The
Father Muller Charitable Institutions stays indebted to its former director and
stays forever grateful for his guidance.
