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Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 27: It was a memorable day for all the Catholics, especially the Pezar parishioners as the historical event of 240th year of the Way of the Cross was held at St Joseph Church, Pezar, Kalavar on Tuesday March 26. The passion of Lord Jesus Christ was exhibited as a mark of tradition with true reverence.
A solemn Mass was celebrated by Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangalore diocese, along with the parish priest of Pezar Fr Marcel Saldanha and all the priests. The Eucharistic celebration followed with the honouring of all the donors and well-wishers with the blessed candles.
The Way of the Cross was led by Fr Vijay Machado Director of Mangala Jyothi, Mangaluru.
On the Holy Cross Hill, after the 12th station out of the 14 stations, a reflection on the agony of Jesus Christ was given by Fr Clifford Fernandes, parish priest from Holy Cross Church, Cordel Kulshekar, Mangaluru. It enlightened the minds and hearts of people who had gathered.
The Way of the Cross continued after adoring the Cross. Around 2,000 people took part in the Mass and Way of the Cross.
The historic 240th annual Way of the Cross held at St Joseph Church, Pezar, Kalavar will be telecast on Daijiworld TV at 11 am on Friday March 29.
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