Mangalore: Thousands of faithful witness conclusion of Year of Faith
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Nov 24: The three-day Faith Convention marking the conclusion of the Year of Faith was held at Nehru Maidan here on Sunday November 24 in the presence of thousands of faithful. The convention organized by the diocese of Mangalore was inaugurated on Friday November 22.
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Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza was the main celebrant of the solemn Eucharistic mass along with the bishop of Syro-Malankara Puttur diocese Rev Dr Geevarghese Mar Divannasios.
Over two hundred priests from different parishes participated in the holy mass.
In his homily, Bishop Dr Aloysius called upon the faithful to follow the path of Jesus Christ and bring about a positive change in the world. He entreated the devotees to live and propogate the preachings of Jesus Christ and make the Year of Faith truly meaningful through prayer and devotion. He also declared the end of the Year of Faith in the Mangalore diocese.
National ICYM director Fr Frankline D’Souza conducted an adoration session while Fr Ronald Cardoza delivered a sermon before the mass.
Director of Biblical and Liturgical Centre Fr Boniface Pinto conducted the programme.
The three-day programme consists of preaching, praise and worship, adoration, internal healing and holy Eucharistic celebration.
Udupi
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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Nov 22: The first annual Eucharistic procession at the Diocese level was held at Milagres Cathedral Kallianpur and the solemn Eucharistic Mass was offered by the Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo at 3:30 pm at the Cathedral as part of the conclusion of the Year of Faith.
During the mass Bishop Dr Gerald Lobo delivered the message,"People believe in God according to their faith and spread love. Whoever believes in God should promote devotion to God as well as believe in each other. Faith in God is the only way ahead for a peaceful living for in these troubled times."
After the Eucharistic Mass the grand Eucharistic procession was held along with a Brass band, followed by a Cross, priests and devotees.
The Bishop carried the Blessed Sacrament on a decorated boat vehicle which culminated at Mount Rosary Church Santhekatte.The end of the ceremony was marked by the Sacramental Blessing which was conducted by the Udupi Bishop.
Fr Anil Dsouza, addressing the gathered devotees said, " We loose nothing if we entrust our Faith in God, we will in turn gain more."
Udupi Diocese Vicar General Msgr Baptist Menezes, Chancellor Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rector Fr Stany B Lobo, Vicar Geral Fr Stany Tauro, Fr Anil DSouza, Fr John Barboza, Vicar General Fr Fred Mascarenhas, Mount Rosary Church Parish Priest Fr Philip Neri Aranha were present.