Udupi, Jul 3: Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector of Milagres Cathedral in Kallianpur, passed away on Wednesday, July 3 evening.
Fr Valerian Mendonca was a native of Pilar, Shirva, born on December 9, 1949. He was ordained on May 7, 1976. His parents were Mr. Gabriel Mendonca and Ms. Seraphine Mendonca.
He passed away this evening due to heart attack. He was 75 years old and was a very enthusiastic religious teacher. He was always smiling.
He was loved not only by Christians but also by people of all communities. At the top of Udupi
He was born in Udupi and Mangalore and served as Guru in various temples.
had submitted He was a music lover and many of his audio recordings were released.
Valerian Mendonza, rector of Kalyanpur Milagris Cathedral, died of a heart attack on Wednesday at the age of 75.
He was born on December 9, 1949 in Pilar Church near Shirva and received Gurudiksha on May 7, 1976. Later, he served as assistant priest, chaplain and college principal in various churches
He holds an MA in English and a Diploma in Media Communication (Radio and AV Aids) from the Urban University of Rome.
Their service details are as follows
1976: Assistant Director of St. Antony’s Ashram, Jeppu
1976-1978: Assistant Chaplain at Wamanjur
1978-1979: Study in Secunderabad
1979-1980: Secretary of Canara Communication Centre, Mangalore
1980-1983: Assistant Chaplain at Kalyanpur
1983-1985: Vice-Principal, Milagris College, Mangalore
1985-1986: In-charge Principal at Milagris, Mangalore
1986-1987: Church Administrator, Tallur
1987-1988: Vice Principal at Milagris, Mangalore
1988-1995: Lecturer at Milagris College, Kalyanpur
1995-1997: Vice-Principal at Milagris College, Kalyanpur
1997-2003: Principal at Milagris College Kalyanpur
2003-2007: Principal at Pompeii College, Aikala
2008-2012: Director and Principal, Sandesh Institute, Mangalore and Secretary, KRCBC
2012-2017: Pastor at Church of Barkur, Chancellor of Udupi Diocese, Director of Social Communication Commission, Udupi
2017 Serving as Chaplain of Udupi Shokamata Temple
Valerian Mendonza, currently serving as the head priest of the Kalyanpur Milagris Cathedral, is also a noted musician and has recorded several devotional songs.
Many dignitaries including Udupi Dean Gerald Isaac Lobo, Great Guru Monsignor Ferdinand Gonsalves, Chancellor Vanda Roshan D’Souza, Public Relations Officer Vanda Denise have condoled the death of V|Valerian Mendonsa.
More information is yet to become available.