Mangalore: Devotees Gather in Thousands for Annual Eucharist Procession
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)
Mangalore, Jan 6: The annual Eucharist procession of Mangalore diocese was held from Milagres Church to Rosario Cathedral here on Sunday January 6.
Prior to the procession, Mass was offered by Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza at Milagres Church. The procession led by the Bishop culminated at Rosario Cathedral where adoration was held.
In his homily, Fr Pius James D'Souza, superior, St Joseph's Monastery said that the people of Mangalore diocese organized the Eucharist procession to thank God for all His blessings. "All are togther here. Jesus is everything and we need his help in everything we do. Eucharist is celebrated in Mangalore but in some places it is not. Without Eucharist there is no meaning to Christians. It is a symbol of unity, whether in family, workplace or among neighbours," he said.
"A person who unites people has faith in god. We need to help the old and the sick, for, by serving them we can serve god," he added.
Nearly 10,000 people including priests, nuns and the laity took part in the procession.
The entire programme was managed by vicar general of Mangalore diocese Fr Denis Moras Prabhu, Milagres parish priest Fr Valerian D'Souza and Rosario parish priest Fr Stany Goveas.
Fr Francis D'Souza announced the names of parishes which made the highest collections for Mangalore diocese. They were honoured with mementoes.
The programme was compered by Fr Boniface Pinto and Fr Vijay Machado.
Fr Henry Sequeira, diocese chancellor, Fr Patrick Rodrigues, Fr Richard Coelho, Fr William Menezes, Fr Antony Serrao, Fr Andrew D'Souza, Fr Victor D'Mello, Fr Santosh Kamath and others were present.