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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Sep 27: The annual feast of Padre Pio was celebrated at St Anne's Friary here on Sunday September 27 with much joy and devotion.
Bishop of Ballari diocese Dr Henry D'Souza celebrated the festal mass.
"Let the life of St Pio be a beacon of light for us. Let his knowledge and blessed life inspire us. He led a life of sacrifice and service and we should inculcate these qualities in our daily lives," said bishop Henry.
Thereafter, he and MLA J R Lobo were honoured in a public programme.
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino and Four Winds director Elias Fernandes were present as chief guests.
J R Lobo thanked the gathering for honouring him.
Divine Mercy Retreat Centre director Fr Cyprian D'Souza welcomed as well as proposed the vote of thanks.