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On 31 Sunday I celebrated morning Mass at Azhagappapuram.

02-04.04.2024: We had the priests‟ gathering. Everything was well arranged. The Procurator
presented the budget. Everyone was happy. Thanks to Fr. Starwin.

04.04.2024: We had the blessing of the building meant for people at the Divine Mercy Retreat
Centre. Fr. Gracis Michael and team prepared everything well.

05.04.2024: The bishop‟s house hoisted the meeting of the Commission for BC, MBC etc.
06.04.2024: The funeral Mass of Rev. Fr. Yogaraj J. T. took place at 9.00 am at Sacred Hearts
Cathedral, Tuticorin. The Bishop together with the Priests, Sisters and the people prayed for him.
May his zealous soul rest in peace.

07-09.04.2024: I was in Jabalpur for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Valan Arasu.

13.04.2024 (Morning): A new house was blessed in Eruvadi. This is the fifth house of the
Centenary of the Diocese. Thanks to Fr. Gracis Michael.
13.04.2024 (Evening): Rathnapuram parish was joyful and hilarious as they blessed the school
building constructed by Fr. S. M. Amaladas. It was a monumental work for the poor children of that
area. Kudos to Fr. S. M. Amaladas.

14.04.2024: We had the ordination of four deacons at the Cathedral campus. It was much
appreciated. A lot of priests, religious and the faithful attended the function. Thanks to all.

15.04.2024: We had the Financial committee meeting. The Consult meeting was held in the
evening and the transfer list was finalized.

16.04.2024: I blessed the foundation stone of the Siluvainather prayer group building. It was
wonderful.

Same day we had all the commissions meeting.

20.04.2024: I participated in the funeral Mass of Fr. John Bosco of Chingleput diocese.

24.04.2024: We had the Senate meeting.

Most Rev. Dr. A. Stephen
Bishop of Tuticorin

III. BISHOP’S PROGRAMME FOR MAY 2024 :

Date Day Time Programme Place
01.05.2024 Wed 6.00 am Feast Mass Panagudi
6.00 pm Feast Mass Tanjore
03.05.2024 Fri 11.30 am Novena Mass Alanthalai
04- Sat- Silver Jubilee Celebration Coimbatore
05.05.2024 Sun
06.05.2024 Mon 10.00 am Retired Teachers Function for South Nehru Nursing College,
Zone Vallioor
06- Mon- Pastoral Visit Somanathaperi
07.05.2024 Tue
07.05.2024 Tue 11.30 am Novena Mass Uvari

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