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Mangalore: The 136th death anniversary of Fr Alexander Dubois, popularly known as “Frad Saib” was observed at Holy Cross Church in Kulshekar on December 11, Wednesday.
St Antony Orphanage Director Fr Onil D’Souza who delivered the homily, explained how Eucharist transforms every Christian and how it inspired Fr Alexander Dubois to come to Kulshekhar from Rouen(France) to spread the message of Jesus among people of Kulshekhar.
He also recalled the life and services of Frad Saib and said his distinguished services have made people of all faiths to pay respects to his memorial even today.
“Cordelchen Zaith” a silver jubilee issue launched by by Fr Elias D’Souza, the then Parish Priest in the year 1988 was released by Fr Onil on the occasion.
Parish Priest Fr Valerian Pinto blessed the new alter built at “Garden of Gethsemane” in memory of Frad Saib’s birth bi-centenary celebrations. Assistant Parish Priests Fr Roshan D’Souza, Fr Vishal Monis, Parish Vice President Praveen Patrao and Jubilee Celebration Convener Susheel Noronha were present among others.