Report & Photos: Canara Communication Centre, Mangalore
Mangaluru, Jun 9: As the Tredicina devotion entered its 10th day, the faithful gathered in large numbers at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church, Mangaluru, to seek the intercession of St Anthony of Padua, the Wonder Worker, and reflect on the day’s spiritual theme:
“Be Instruments of Reconciliation and Peace – Journey as Pilgrims of Hope.”
The 6 PM Mass at Milagres Church was celebrated by Fr Dominic Vas, OCD, parish priest of Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi. In his deeply reflective homily, Fr Dominic emphasised the Christian call to build bridges, forgive, and sow peace in broken relationships, homes, and communities. Drawing inspiration from the life and mission of St Anthony, he reminded the congregation that reconciliation is not only a divine command but also a pathway to inner healing and communal harmony.
The Mass was concelebrated by Fr J B Crasta, director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions, and Fr Praveen Martis, administrator of the Ashram.
Following the Eucharistic celebration, Fr Praveen Martis led the novena devotion, offering prayers and intentions of the faithful to St Anthony, the saint known for his powerful intercession. The prayerful ambience, united voices, and heartfelt petitions added a special grace to the day’s liturgical celebrations.
At St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu
Earlier in the day, Holy Masses were held at 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM. As per tradition, all attendees were served a free meal, fostering a spirit of fraternity and service—core values lived and taught by St Anthony.
As the Ashram continues to welcome hundreds each day, it stands firm as a beacon of faith and one of the Jubilee Pilgrim Centres during this Year of Hope declared by the Diocese of Mangalore.
Final Triduum Begins Tomorrow – June 10 to 12
A three-day Triduum—an intense spiritual preparation for the upcoming feast—will begin on June 10, featuring praise, worship, preaching, and healing prayer, led by Fr Basil Vas, Parish Priest, Vorkady and Br Prakash D’Souza, Divine Mercy Konkani Charismatic Leader, Mumbai
Timings: Jeppu: 9 AM – 1 PM. Milagres Church: 4 PM – 7 PM
Feast of St Anthony of Padua – June 13, 2025:
• At Jeppu Ashram:
• 6:00 AM: Festal Mass by Fr Rohith D’Costa, Director, DBCLC
• 10:30 AM: Solemn Festal Mass by Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’Souza
• At Milagres Church:
• 8:00 AM: Festal Mass by Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General
• 4:30 PM: Malayalam Mass by Fr Saho Abraham, Director, Mount Carmel, Kannur
• 6:00 PM: Solemn Concelebrated Mass by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore
As the Tredicina nears its conclusion, the faithful continue to be spiritually nourished, strengthened in hope, and sent forth to be instruments of peace and reconciliation in their families, parishes, and society—walking joyfully with St Anthony, the pilgrim of hope.