Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Divalli, Kumta, joyfully celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 16, 2025. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by our beloved Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Duming Dias, who visited the parish officially for the first time. The parish community gave him a warm and heartfelt welcome.

During his inspiring homily, Bishop Duming Dias emphasized the importance of faith in the life of every Christian, especially the newly confirmed. He encouraged the faithful to not only deepen their personal relationship with Christ but also to share their faith courageously with others in everyday life.

A total of 12 candidates received the Sacrament of Confirmation, strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit to live out their Catholic faith with conviction and joy. The liturgy was beautifully animated, and the celebration was marked by deep reverence and spiritual fervor.

As a sign of appreciation and joy, the parish felicitated Bishop Duming Dias for his first official visit, thanking him for his pastoral care and spiritual guidance. The event also included the distribution of prizes to catechism students who had excelled in their studies and activities, and tokens of gratitude were presented to the catechism teachers for their dedicated service in nurturing the faith of the young.