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He is a priest yet he is a valentine of his parish – Fr. Valentine Rebello.

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An article under the heading “Stories of love straight from heart” was published on February 06, 2014 in the New York’s reputed newspaper “NEWSDAY”. The article is about love, romance and Valentine’s Day. And yet Fr. Valentine made it to that article as a loving, caring parish priest of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Plainview, NY. We as an Indians are proud of Fr. Valentine Rebello as an Indian American.

 

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Fr Valentine in newsday

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Bishop Dr. S.K. Parmar passed away on the morning of 26th January at the age of 85.

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Bishop SK Parmar

 

Bishop Dr. S.K. Parmar passed away on the morning of 26th January at the age of 85.

 

Bishop Parmar served God through the Methodist Church and the wider community with selfless commitment and distinction. Bishop Parmar was an outstanding leader who served as Bishop of the Methodist Church in India, and in various capacities in national and international fora.

 

He served the NCCI as Vice-President from 1979-1983 for one term, and as President from 1983 – 1991 for two terms. His ecumenical initiatives and contributions have enriched our churches in innumerable ways.

 

The Methodist Church of India will always remember Bishop Parmar with gratitude for his life and ministry. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.

 

The funeral was conducted on 27th January 2014 at 4:00PM Indian time at Protestant Cemetery, Narayanguda, Hyderabad, India.

 

Courtesy: NCCI Communications & Mr. Joyel Merchant