Senior most priest of Mangalore diocese dies at 94

January 8, 2012

Mangalore, January 8: Rev. Fr Casimir John Mathias, the senior most priest of the Diocese of Mangalore passed away on January 7 at 11.45 am in a private hospital in Mangalore. He was 94 years old and a priest for the last 65 years.

His funeral mass would be celebrated at St Vincent Ferrer Church in Valencia at 4 pm on January 9 and the mortal remains would be interred at priests' cemetery in Valencia.

Born in Kinnigoli parish on November 9, 1917 as the son of Joachim Mathias and Rosa Maria Fernandes, he was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore on the April 7, 1947, after his priestly studies at St Joseph's Seminary, Mangalore.

After serving as the assistant parish priest of Bantwal and Cordel parishes, he was the parish priest of Ukkinadka parish (then known as Perdala) for 6 years. Later, he served as the parish priest of Thannirbavi, Padukone, Ullal-Panir, Hospet and Palimar parishes. He had been to Thannirbavi twice as priest in-charge.

Having retired from the active priestly ministry in 1988, till date, he lived in Kankanady Vianney Home, the home for the retired priests.

According to Bishop Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza, Fr Casimir was satisfied with the minimum facilities in life and always remained a priest with a very positive outlook of life. Practically, he had no complaints on life, mission and facilities.

Vicar General Msgr Denis Prabhu said Fr Casimir is from a very devout family of number of priests and nuns. He was a good pastor and hard working priest. Being a docile and obedient priest, he was ready to serve in any remote parishes as per the will of the superiors. He was willing to take up any mission entrusted to him. His elder brother Fr Apoline Mathias too was a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore.

One of his nieces is a Bethany nun for the last 70 or more years and still serving in Calicut. It is said that number of priests and religious have emerged from his family.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.