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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Nov 20: The decennial year celebration of Diocese of Udupi and diocesan eucharistic procession was held on Sunday, November 20 at Milagres Cathedral Kallianpur.

Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop diocese of Udupi was the chief celebrant for the thanksgiving eucharistic celebrations. In his homily the Bishop said, “Today, we are celebrating the feast of Christ King. Many kings have ruled in this world and their names are recorded in the history books. But here is a King who still reigns and continues to do good deeds to the community and that king is called Christ King. Jesus as a king was the king of truth, loyalty and loving.  Worldly kingdoms are built on rivalry. But Jesus built his kingdom on the concepts of forgiveness and love. Jesus through his life spread the message of peace and forgiveness. We should also follow his footsteps. He forgives his rivals and  opponents. He wishes that everyone should get life, He confronts sinners. He sacrificed His life for His people.”

Fr Cyril Lobo, director Divyajyothi conducted the adoration of the Holy Eucharist. It was taken out in a procession from Milagres Cathedral to Mount Rosary Church with much holistic fervour.

Fr Johnson Sequiera, principal, St Mary’s English medium school, Kanarpady delivered the homily in Mount Rosary Church premises. In his homily he said, “Holy Eucharist is the sign of unity, sacrifice and forgiveness.The real love resides in showing it with our neighbours. We take part in the Holy dinner of the lord. We may attain the highest success in this world, but if we are not united with Christ it is worthless to have any achievements.Jesus called everyone to live happily, if we are trying to live on the paths of Jesus then we need to reach out to the needy of our community.”

Medical fund for the needy of the diocese was launched as part of the decennial year celebrations. A documentary depicting the ten years of Udupi diocese and the books were released on the occasion.

Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop diocese of Udupi was honoured on the occasion for his selfless service to the diocese.

 More than 4000 faithfuls along with priests, nuns participated in the Holy Eucharistic procession. The neatly organised procession was much appreciated by everyone.  Members of ICYM Udupi diocese took the lead in smooth proceedings of the Eucharistic procession.  

Fr Roshan D’souza, chancellor, Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector Milagres Cathedral Fr Leslie D’souza, of Shirva deanery Fr Paul Rego of Karkala deanery, Fr Rock D’sa, parish priest Mount rosary Fr Stany B Lobo, parish priest Udyavar Fr Denis D’sa and other priests from the diocese were present on the occasion.

Leslie Aroza compered the programme.