The renovated Our Lady of Piety Church, Kone, was solemnly blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Duming Dias, Bishop of Karwar, on 18 October 2026. The occasion marked a significant moment of faith and renewal for the parish community. Bishop Duming Dias was warmly welcomed at the church gate by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza, along with the parishioners. The entrance to the renovated church was formally inaugurated by the bishop through a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Bishop Duming Dias, with seven priests concelebrating the Holy Mass. Rev. Fr. Cyprian Silva delivered the homily, reflecting on the theme of Mission Sunday 2026, “One in Christ, United in Mission.” He emphasised the importance of Christian unity and the shared responsibility of every baptised person to participate in the mission of Christ and bear witness to the Gospel through their lives.

At the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration, Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza expressed his gratitude to the Bishop, the concelebrating priests, and all the parishioners and well-wishers who gathered for the occasion. As a token of love and appreciation, he felicitated Bishop Duming Dias with a shawl, garland, and fruits.

In his message, Bishop Duming Dias appreciated the parish priest and all those who contributed to the successful renovation of the church. He also encouraged the parishioners to remain mission-orientated, united in Christ, and committed to spreading the Gospel in their families and communities. The celebration concluded with a renewed sense of faith, gratitude, and missionary commitment among the parishioners.