Mangalore: Sea of Devotees Gather for Diocesan Eucharistic Procession
News: Albert Anil D’Souza
Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RD)
Mangalore, Jan 9: The annual diocesan Eucharistic procession began at Milagres Church with a Holy Mass led by Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza along with Milagres parish priest Fr Walter D’Mello, Rosario parish priest Fr Stany Goveas, diocesan vicar general Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu, and nearly 70 priests from across the diocese, on Sunday January 8.
Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, in his homily, stressed the importance of the season of Christmas and New Year together with the significance of the Epiphany of Jesus. He also vitalized the relevance of the Eucharist in the lives of each and every Christian.
The solemn Eucharistic procession began after the Holy Mass with a sea of the faithful who arrived to take part from across the diocese, showing their solidarity and unity during the whole procession. All through the way, there was chanting of hymns and prayers.
The Eucharistic procession then reached the grounds of Rosario Cathedral where a large number of faithful were awaiting the arrival of the Holy Eucharist.
Fr Leo Lasrado, professor of St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, delivered the homily to a confluence of faithful at Rosario Cathedral grounds on the occasion.
The Eucharistic ceremony concluded with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led by Bishop D’Souza.
A brief felicitation programme was organized by the diocesan authorities to honour the parishes that contributed the highest collections during Mission Sunday. St Francis Xavier parish, Bejai, bagged the first place this year.
The Bishop thanked all the collaborators who worked day and night for the solemn Eucharistic Mass and procession throughout the days. He also highlighted the significance of the post-centenary silver jubilee year celebrations of Mangalore diocese to be held on Saturday February 11 and Sunday February 12.
He also imparted the Papal blessings on the diocesan faithful, and concluded the Eucharistic procession.
Mangala Jyoti director Fr Boniface Pinto compered the programme.