Aug 19, 2017: Independence Day was celebrated at Thannirbhavi Church. The Parish Priest Fr. Alban Rodrigues, Parish vice-president Mr. Felix Dsouza, Secretary Mrs. Telma Dsouza were the main guest of the ceremony. Fr. Alban Rodrigues quoted in his speech that "We must be the light of the world, if not Sun we must at least be a candle and spread light around us". Many parishioners were present for the Independence Day celebration.