By BIS Correspondent for BIS Mumbai

The Parishes of Don Bosco, Nashik and Dominic Savio, Satpur joyfully hosted a special felicitation programme on August 10, 2025, in honour of priests, acknowledging their dedication, service, guidance and spiritual leadership.

 The event took place after the Holy Eucharist, in the church premises which drew the parishioners, community leaders and well-wishers in a spirit of gratitude and love. The programme began with a welcome speech. This was followed by addresses read to the varied priests expressing heartfelt appreciation and gratefulness for their tireless efforts in nurturing the faith, leading the sacraments and guiding the parish initiatives. Each priest was felicitated with chocolates, a lovely handmade greeting card and gifts.

 In response, the Parish priest, Fr Royal D’abreo expressed his thanks to the parishioners on behalf of all the priests gathered there, for their heartfelt support and assured that they would continue to serve God and their flock with dedication and sincerity.

 The felicitation of the priests of the Don Bosco, Nashik and Dominic Savio, Satpur parish was a heartfelt expression of gratitude, an occasion where the Parishioners expressed their love. It was surely a moment which strengthened the bond of unity between the clergy and the faithful. It was a symbol to show that the work of our Lord Jesus Christ thrives when the Church works together as ONE.