Mangalore, 14 May 2025 – The junior brothers of Gladsom Home organised a heartfelt farewell programme for the outgoing third-year brothers on Wednesday, 14 May. They are Allan Mascarenhas, Brian Dsouza, Brijesh Ferrao, Jaison Dsouza(Udupi) and Roydan Dsouza(Udupi). The event was a warm gesture of gratitude and appreciation for the seniors as they prepare to move forward in their formation journey.
The programme commenced with a prayer song, invoking God’s blessings. Rev. Fr Antony Clany D’Souza, Rector, and Rev. Fr Harry D’Souza, Spiritual Director, along with Regent Br Joel Fernandes, felicitated the final-year brothers and expressed their gratitude for the valuable contributions the outgoing batch had made to the life of the house.
Everyone extended their good wishes to the five outgoing brothers, acknowledging their talents, dedication, and positive presence during their time at Gladsom.
In a touching moment, the junior brothers shared their fond memories and experiences with the seniors. The outgoing brothers, in turn, expressed their heartfelt gratitude and spoke about the memorable moments and formation experiences they had during their stay at Gladsom.
As a symbol of love and appreciation, each of the outgoing brothers was presented with a memento. The programme was smoothly conducted by Joslin Valder as the host. Tenzil extended a warm welcome to the gathering, and Viol proposed the vote of thanks.
The event was a beautiful expression of brotherhood, gratitude, and hope for the future, marking a meaningful conclusion to the academic year for the final-year brothers

