Eucharistic procession was held with great joy and religious fervour

Mangaluru:  A colourful procession was taken out by the Christian community on Sunday January 4 during the celebration of the annual Eucharistic procession of Mangaluru diocese which was held from Milagres Church to Rosario Cathedral. Thousands of people participated in the procession.

The procession led by the bishop culminated at Rosario Cathedral where adoration of the Holy Sacrament was held. In his homily, Fr Deep Fernandes, assistant parish priest of newly inaugurated Infant Mary Church Bajjodi urged Catholics to remain loyal to the Church and dedicate their lives to God.

Speaking to the gathering Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza said, the God has given another year to do good to our fellow humans. Don’t forget to pray”. He also wished that this year will be a peaceful, Loving and caring year.
Prior to the procession, Mass was offered by Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza at Milagres Church.

Parishes which made the highest collections for Mangalore diocese were honoured with mementoes. Cordel Church was the first highest and Bejai Church, Derebail Church, Milagres Church, Madanthyar Church stood the next respectively.

Bishop also announced that the Pope Francis will be announcing Blessed Joseph Vaz as Saint in Sri Lanka on January 14, 2015. On this occasion Joseph Vaz’ statue was inaugurated and the statue was taken to Paner church in a procession.

Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza released the logo of 2015 ‘Wake Up The World 2015 Year of Consecrated Life’.

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