Media Release
Mangalore, Dec 6: St Sebastian Church, in its centenary jubilee programme, organised a four day charismatic convention at the church grounds from November 30 to December 3.
This charismatic retreat was preached by Fr Anthony Payyapalli, who uplifted the spirit by his powerful preaching of the word of God. During this retreat, special prayers were held for the youth and children, sick and the old, couples and consecrated people. Confessions and healing sessions were held in the church.
This retreat witnessed around 3,000 faithful from the parish and nearby places. Bro Vincent provided music and led the praise and worship along with Bro Elias.
Annamma translated the preaching into Kannada language. Fr J B Saldanha, parish priest, Fr Stany Pinto and Fr Lizel D’Souza, assistant parish priests, Fr Felix Noronha, chaplain at Nirmala Convent, assisted during this retreat.