Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 24: St Sebastian Church, Bendoor, inaugurated its long-awaited Adoration Chapel, marking a significant milestone in the spiritual life of the parish community. Msgr Maxim L Noronha, vicar general of the diocese of Mangaluru, inaugurated the chapel in the presence of a large gathering of parishioners.

The new chapel provides the faithful with a dedicated space for prayer, reflection and adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

The programme began with a welcome and introduction by Fr Joel Monteiro, assistant parish priest of Bendoor Church. Fr Lawrence Maxim Noronha formally inaugurated the chapel by cutting the ribbon. Addressing the gathering, he described the chapel as a blessing for the faithful and encouraged them to make use of the sacred space for prayer and Eucharistic adoration. He also offered special prayers for those who contributed their time, effort and financial support towards the project.

Fr Arun Wilson Lobo proclaimed the Bible reading, while Fr Ozmond Roshan D’Souza led the Prayer of the Faithful.

Fr Walter D’Souza expressed gratitude to the workers, benefactors and supporters whose dedication and contributions helped bring the long-awaited project to completion.

The inauguration was followed by a Holy Mass celebrated by Msgr Maxim Noronha. The Blessed Sacrament was then solemnly placed in the newly inaugurated chapel, marking the spiritual highlight of the celebration.

A large number of parishioners participated in the ceremony, joining in prayer and seeking the blessings of the Lord. The programme concluded with the distribution of cake and juice to those present.

The new Adoration Chapel is expected to serve as a cherished place of worship for the Bendoor parish community, offering the faithful an opportunity to deepen their faith, find spiritual peace and strengthen their relationship with the Lord through prayer and adoration.