Renovated Sanctuary, Bell and Altar Inaugurated at Suvartha Matha Chapel, Banavasi

Bishop Duming Dias of Karwar inaugurated the renovated sanctuary and bell and dedicated a new altar at Suvartha Matha Chapel in Banavasi on October 12, 2026.

During the celebration, the Bishop blessed the updated sanctuary and bell before dedicating the altar to invoke grace upon the chapel and its community. Parish priest Father Stany Crasta welcomed the Bishop at the start of the ceremony.

In his homily, Bishop Dias spoke about the virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary, specifically her humility, poverty, and surrender to God. He connected these qualities to the Diocese's dedication to the poor, encouraging the faithful to practice simplicity and compassion. The Bishop also listed seven ways for Christians to support those in need, including sharing food, providing financial assistance, supporting education and healthcare, visiting the sick, creating jobs, defending the rights of the vulnerable, and serving others with respect.