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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi
Mangaluru/Udupi, Dec 24: It is that time of the year when festive spirit pervades the air, as thousands of faithful flock to churches to herald Christmas with joy and devotion.
A large number of faithful attended the Christmas Eve Mass at churches in the twin districts on Saturday December 24.
Twinkling lights, and stars and sparkling decorations could be seen in churches everywhere celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Mangaluru
Udupi
Carol singing, vibrant cribs and attractive Christmas trees filled the air with much festivity.
Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha celebrated the Mass at Rosario Cathedral.
Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop, diocese of Udupi celebrated the Christmas Eve Mass at Milagres Cathedral Kallianpur. Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector, Milagres Cathedral and other priests were the con-celebrants.
Christmas Eve Mass in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi
- Holy Family Church, Omzoor
- Guardian Angel Church, Angelore
- St Joseph's Church, Belman
- St Francis Xavier Church, Mudarangadi
- St Sebastian Church, Permannur
- Milagres & Sebastian Church, Mangaluru
- Our Lady of Vailankanni Church, Farla, Bantwal
- Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi
- Holy Family Church, Brahmavar
- St Francis Xavier Church, Bejai
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Surathkal
- Holy Family Church, Omzoor, Mermaja
- Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur
- St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia
- Our Lady of Miracles Church, Milagres
- Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar
- Rosario Cathedral
- Immaculate Conception Church, Urwa