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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jan 8: Thousands of faithful on Sunday January 8 participated in the grand Eucharistic procession of Mangaluru diocese held from Milagres Church to Rosario Cathedral here.
Prior to the procession, Mass was offered by bishop of Mangaluru Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza at Milagres Church.
The procession led by the bishop culminated at Rosario Cathedral where adoration of the Holy Sacrament was held.
Delivering his message, Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza said, "We should pray to God with a pure heart to seek blessings. God has given us a new year to do good for ourselves as well as to others. Let peace prevail everywhere. If you pray to God, He will definately enable you to reach your goals."
Bishop called on people to embrace family values in life. He asked them to pray for the governments and public representatives.
Suratkal parish priest Fr Paul Pinto in his homily said, "We should read and understand the Bible as it adds meaning to our life. We should be caring and do good for the society. God blesses those who do good to others,"
"We should be helpful and caring, and should not be upset at any moment as there is path to salvation. One who goes against God is never happy in life." he added.
As Pope Francis dedicated the year for Small Christian Community, Dr Aloysius D'Souza unveiled the logo for the year.
Parish priests and representatives were honoured with momentos for the highest collection on Mission Sunday in Mangaluru diocese.
Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, Fr J B Crasta, Fr Pius D'Souza, Fr Walter Rodrigues, Fr Robert D'Souza, Fr Paul Sebastian D'Souza, Fr Vincent D'Souza, Fr Rocky Fernandes, Fr Aquine Noronha, doicese secretary M P Noronha, Rosario vice-president C J Simon, secretary Elizabeth Roche, Milagres vice-president Ivan D'Souza among others were present.