Rev. Fr. Gnana Prakash Rao
Parish Priest of Our Lady of Fatima Church Manki, Madi
Our Lady of Fatima, Manki, Madi
The parish of Our Lady of Fatima, Manki, Madi, Honavar, was a part of the parish of Holy Cross Church, Manki, which has a history of about three hundred years. It served as a mission station for the convenience of the parishioners who found it difficult to commute to their parish church which is about 3 kilometres away. The initial church building which is located a few yards away has been used for time immemorial for worship by the people of Madi village. It is still preserved and is being used for worship and other church related activities. The Church is located on the hill facing the picturesque Madi Beach.
It is dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima in order to commemorate the earth shaking event of the vision of Our Lady, the Holy Mother of Jesus to the three little shepherd children of Fatima, Portugal in 1917. The artistic depiction of this vision adorns the entrance of the church. It is a second stop for devotion and promotion of the message of Our Lady of Fatima in the diocese of Karwar, next to the much older church of Our Lady of Fatima, Molkod, Honavar, which is located a few miles away on the bank of the river Sharavati. Besides the usual liturgical services conducted in the Church for the benefit of the parishioners, the devotion and services held in the church are focussed on the core message of Fatima -Prayer, Penance and Sacrifice for peace in the world and in our homes.
Every Wednesday, novena to Our Lady of Fatima, is attended by the parishioners and the people from nearby area. Similarly the first Saturday devotion requested by Our Lady of Fatima is also conducted. Walking pilgrimage and processions are conducted twice a year especially during the Lenten season. The parish also strives towards the spiritual, moral and social upliftment of the people through various development programs for children, youth, women and men. Rev. Fr. Lawrence D’Silva is present parish priest.
No | Year | Name of the Priests |
|---|---|---|
01 | 2007 to 2013 | Fr. John Abel D’Souza |
02 | 2013 to 2021 | Fr. Bonaventure Rodrigues |
03 | 2015 to 2021 | Fr. Francis Miranda |
04 | 2021 – 2026
| Fr. Lorens D’Silva |
05 | 2026 onwards | Fr. Francis Miranda |
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