"The situation is still uncertain and we are unable to furnish specific details on what might have happened to our confrere, and where he is right now.

However, we are in constant contact with the local authorities and with his Province of reference (Bangalore-India) to receive updates regarding the investigations, with deep sentiments, hoping to be soon in communion with our confrere.

Our heart-felt and profound prayer for Father Tom Uzhunnalil, in the hope that he can be back with us quickly to continue his valuable service in the mission;

In the hope founded in Christ that every drop of blood shed is the seed of the fruits of peace for the people whom they were serving, our remembrance for the four Missionaries of Charity Sisters and the civilians whose lives were cut short by senseless violence.

Like Don Bosco and Mother Teresa who served the least with their lives for the mission, the path to their own sanctity, so too our presence in places marked by division and poverty testifies to the faith in the Christian message that from every cross flows the Resurrection.”

Fr Francesco Cereda

Vicar of the Rector Major of the Salesians

Published on 03/03/16