Annual Diocesan Eucharistic Procession begins from Milagres Church
Mangaluru: The annual Eucharistic procession of the Mangalore Catholic diocese began from the Milagres church to Rosario Cathedral here on January 8.
Prior to the procession at 3:30 pm, Bishop Dr Aloysius D’Souza celebrated the solemn Mass along with a large number of priests of the diocese and a huge gathering of the faithful.
On January 8, we celebrate the feast of the manifestation of our Lord to the Nations. To mark this Feast a diocesan Eucharistic Procession was held from the Milagres Parish to the Rosario Cathedral Church.
The procession led by the Bishop will be followed by the adoration at the Rosario Cathedral.
The procession culminated at the Rosario Cathedral grounds. Parish Priest of Suratkal Church, Fr Paul Pinto delivered the keynote address.
The Logo of “Small Christian Community Year 2017” was unveiled by the Bishop of Mangaluru Dr Aloysius D’Souza, later a handbook for Ward Gurkars “Vadyacho Gurkar Somyacho Sahavavradi” was also released by the Bishop.
The parish priests and individual representatives who have done the highest collection from the parish for the diocese were honoured by the Bishop with mementos.
The following Churches collected the Highest amount on Mission Sundays:
1st place – Bejai Parish
2nd place – Derebail Parish
3rd place – Milagres Parish
4th place – Cordel Parish
5th place – Bendur Parish
Individual collection
1st place – Nala Parish
2nd place – Peruvai Parish
3rd place – Sampige Parish
4th place – Kasargod Parish
5th place – Indubettu Parish
Addressing the faithful, Bishop Dr Aloysius D’Souza called on the congregation to guard their faith, unity and discipline of the church and reflect upon the gift of life entrusted to us by our Creator. He called on the faithful to see God in their neighbours and help them in their needs. He also said to increase devotion to strengthening the faith.
Bishop Thanked the gathering for their continuous support towards the mission. The Bishop also said that the collected amount will be sent to Rome for missionary work.
Parish Priest of Rosario Cathedral Fr J B Crasta, Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu and others were also present.