Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 7: The Lourdite family celebrated the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 7.

Students conducted a beautiful assembly with a devotional hymn and the importance of nativity of Mother Mary was shared by Nilisha of class XIC.

After the assembly, Lourdites gathered around the grotto of Mother Mary to offer flowers and then the Catholics proceeded to the church for the eucharistic celebration and offered their offerings which were later sent to the orphanages in the city.

The main celebrant for the holy mass was Fr Rupesh Madtha, director of YCM and YSM of the diocese and co-celebrants were the principal Fr Robert D'souza, the manager Fr Wilson L Vitus D'souza, Fr Rohan Lobo and Fr Alphonce Jojo.

Melodious singing of hymns enhanced the beauty of the eucharistic celebration. The celebrants blessed and extended their festive greetings to all.

Fr Rupesh Madtha in his message stated that mamma Mary has given her heart- Lord Jesus to us and on earth, mothers are the replica of mother Mary who have to be loved and respected.

Fr principal wished all the Lourdites happy feast of the blessed Virgin Mary.