Report & Photos: Canara Communication Centre, Mangalore
Mangaluru, Jun 2: The third day of the Tredicina devotion in honour of St Anthony of Padua was observed with deep spiritual fervour at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church, on Monday, June 2, 2025. The theme of the day, “Serve the Poor and Journey as Pilgrims of Hope”, urged the faithful to open their hearts in compassion and solidarity with those in need.
At Milagres Church, the evening novena Mass at 6:00 PM was celebrated by Fr Benjamin Pinto, parish priest of Urwa Church, Mangalore. In his homily, Fr Benjamin encouraged the congregation to imitate St Anthony in his love for the poor and marginalised, and to become instruments of God’s hope in a hurting world. He highlighted how true discipleship calls for concrete acts of charity and walking alongside the poor as fellow pilgrims towards a better tomorrow.
The Mass was concelebrated by Fr J B Crasta, director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions, and Fr Gilbert D’Souza, a senior priest associated with the Ashram.
Following the Eucharistic celebration, Fr Gilbert D’Souza led the novena devotion with heartfelt prayers and petitions placed at the feet of the Miracle-worker Saint Anthony. The litany and devotional hymns uplifted the congregation in a shared moment of grace and intercession.
Meanwhile, St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, continued to witness a steady stream of devotees at its daily Masses at 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM, followed by free lunch served to all who participated, reflecting the spirit of Christian charity promoted by the saint.
Jubilee Pilgrim Centre
St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, continues to welcome pilgrims as one of the officially declared Jubilee Pilgrim Centres in the Year of Hope by the Diocese of Mangalore. Pilgrims are invited to seek spiritual renewal through prayer, sacrament, and acts of mercy during this special year in preparation for the Jubilee 2025.
Upcoming Highlights:
Triduum in Preparation for the Feast – June 10, 11 & 12
A three-day spiritual journey will be held at:
• Jeppu Ashram: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Milagres Church: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Preachers:
• Fr Basil Vas, Vorkady Parish Priest
• Br Prakash D’Souza, Divine Mercy Konkani Charismatic Leader, Bandra East, Mumbai
These sessions will include praise and worship, adoration, preaching, and healing prayers.
Daily Novena Schedule (until June 12):
• Jeppu: 6:00 AM & 11:30 AM Masses, with lunch
• Milagres Church: 6:00 PM Mass followed by novena
Annual Feast Celebrations – June 13, 2025:
At St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu:
• 6:00 AM: Festal Mass by Fr Rohith D’Costa, DBCLC Director
• 10:30 AM: Solemn Festal Mass by Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’Souza
At Milagres Church, Mangaluru:
• 8:00 AM: Mass by Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General
• 4:30 PM: Malayalam Mass by Fr Saho Abraham, Kannur
• 6:00 PM: Solemn Concelebrated Mass by Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha
All are invited to partake in this sacred journey of grace, hope, and service, inspired by the life and intercession of St Anthony of Padua.