As a part of the Year of Faith, Bishop Joseph joined the faith communities of Kalmunai deanery for the first communion and Confirmation celebration at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at Sacred heart Church, Kalmunai. Many faithful form differnet parishes participated and witnessed the great event of the year of faith..

In his sermon, bishop exhorted the children to be firm in their faith which they have received at the time of baptism. He further requested them to be strengthened in their faith to witness to the values of the gospel and produce the fruits of the Holy Spirit in their lives.


The Bishop confirmed a group of young people as a testimony of the public profession of the faith in Confirmation.