Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 4: The centenary inaugural ceremony of Our Lady of Pompei Church, Gurupura-Kaikamba was celebrated on Wednesday, November 4. Fr Dr Francis Serrao, bishop, Shivamogga Diocese was welcomed by the parish priest Fr Antony Lobo and the parishioners at the main gate. He then unveiled the centenary celebration logo.

The bishop was the main celebrant of the Mass and was accompanied by Pejar vicar Fr Marcel Saldanha and other priests from the neighbouring parishes. Fr Marcel blessed the centenary prayer handouts. After the Mass, the papal flag with the centenary logo was hoisted and an all balloon rosary was released by the bishop to inaugurate the centenary celebrations which will conclude next year on November 7. A prayer song by Wilton Fernandes was also released after the Mass.

Fr Antony thanked all the sponsors and contributors. The entire event ended in compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines issued by the government. The event was also webcast live on the Daijiworld YouTube channel.