A Solemn thanksgiving mass was celebrated at 5.30pm at Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi on August 15, 2020, wherein Former Superior of St. Joseph's Monastery Rev. Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues was the main celebrant. The mass was con-celebrated by Parish Priest Fr. Ivan D'souza and Companion Priest Fr. Patrick Lobo. Fr. Wilfred preached the Homily.
Thereafter, Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues was felicitated with a shawl by Fr. Patrick Lobo. A bouquet of flowers and a memento each were presented to Fr. Wilfred by Fr. Ivan D'souza, Vice President Mr. Prakash Saldanha, Secretary Mrs. Irene Pinto and former Vice President Mr. Joseph Mascarenhas for his service and support as the Superior at Carmel hill Monastery. Fr. Ivan D’souza compered the felicitations.
Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues thanked the priests and the parishioners for their love and prayers. Parish priest Fr. Ivan D'souza thanked everyone and wished Fr. Wilfred success in his new mission on behalf of the whole parish community. The arrangements for whole programme were done by the president of the cultural committee, Mrs. Ashritha D'souza.