We regret to inform that V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rector of Milagres Cathedral Kallianpur, has passed away. Fr Valerian Mendonca died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024, at the age of 75.
Funeral Service
The funeral will held on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Milagres Cathedral in Kallianpur.
The timetable goes as follows:
- 12:00 Noon: Mortal remains will be taken to the church for the general public to pay their final respect and view until 3:15 PM.
- 3:30 PM: Funeral Holy Mass will be held in Milagres Cathedral, followed by burial.
Life and Service
Born on December 9, 1949, in Pilar, Shirva, Fr Valerian Mendonca was the beloved son of Gabriel Mendonca and Seraphine Mendonca. He was ordained on May 7, 1976, and dedicated his life to serving the church and the community.
Fr Valerian Mendonca served in various posts throughout his life:
- 1976: Assistant Director at St. Anthony’s, Jeppu
- 1976-1978: Assistant Parish Priest at Omzoor
- 1978-1979: Studies in Secunderabad
- 1979-1980: Secretary at Canara Communication, Padua
- 1980-1983: Assistant Parish Priest at Kallianpur
- 1983-1985: Vice-Principal at Milagres, Mangaluru
- 1985-1986: In-charge Principal at Milagres, Mangaluru
- 1986-1987: Ecclesiastical Administrator at Tallur
- 1987-1988: Vice-Principal at Milagres, Mangaluru
- 1988-1995: Lecturer at Milagres, Kallianpur
- 1995-1997: Vice-Principal at Milagres, Kallianpur
- 1997-2003: Principal at Milagres, Kallianpur
- 2003-2007: Principal at Aikala
- 2008-2012: Director and Principal at Sandesh, Mangaluru, and Secretary of KRCBC
- 2012-2017: Parish Priest at Barkur, Chancellor of Udupi Diocese, Director of Social Communication Commission, Udupi
- 2017-2020: Parish Priest at Udupi, Chancellor of Udupi Diocese, Director of Social Communication Commission, Udupi
- 2020 – Present: Rector of Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur
Fr Valerian Mendonca’s dedication and service to the community have left an indelible mark. The community mourns his passing and honours his countless contributions.
Rest in eternal peace, V. Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca. Your legacy of faith and service will continue to inspire and guide us.
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