On 20th October 2025, Rt. Rev. Dr. Duming Dias, Bishop of Karwar, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 67 candidates at St. Joseph’s Church, Lower Kasarkod. The parish community joyfully welcomed the bishop at the church entrance. Holy Eucharist was concelebrated by the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Albert D’Silva, together with Frs. Cyril Roshan Menezes, Maxim D’Souza, Ashwith D’Souza, Mathias Dais, Maxim Nazareth, Patrick Dais, and Stenis Lopes.

During the solemn Eucharistic celebration, Bishop Duming Dias, in his inspiring homily, highlighted the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of every Christian and encouraged the newly confirmed to be courageous witnesses of faith in today’s world.

After the Mass, the Bishop presented Confirmation certificates to all the candidates. Rev. Fr. Albert D’Silva expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Bishop, concelebrating priests, parish leaders, and all those who contributed to the success of this joyful celebration. The entire event was marked by faith, fellowship, and renewed commitment to living out the gifts of the Holy Spirit.