On the feast of St. James, Metropolitan Archbishop of Gandhinagar Archdiocese His Grace Stanislaus Fernandes presided over the Eucharistic celebration and on this day the parishioners celebrated 24th Episcopal ordination of the Archbishop. Fr. Xavier James took additional charge of Kheralu Mission parish as its Parish priest. He also visited Palanpur cemetery to pray for the souls of Savita Fernandes and John Mathews on 25th July 2014

His Grace Archbishop Stanislaus Fernandes, Metropolitan Archbishop of Gandhinagar visits Umru site for St.Xavier's School, Siddhpur. It was a great joy to have him on 17th July 2014, he also brought rain to the area. Thank God.

New Monstrance and Cross for Siddhpur Mission Parish. It is being the year of the Eucharist there is Eucharistic Benediction after every Mass. Frs. Packiaraj, Salvador Fernandes and Xavier James paid a short visit to John BB uncle, Esther Fernandes, Martin & Philip Fernandes at their garage. Fathers also visited the Umru site which has come into the plinth level today. Glory to God.

Work is in progress at Umru site, Siddhpur for St. Xavier's School, Umru, Siddhpur. I thank you all for your prayers and encouragement.