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Mangaluru, Feb 11: The sixth day of the novena in preparation for the feast of Relic of St Anthony was held on Thursday. Fr Thrishan D’Souza the assistant parish priest of Infant Jesus Church Bantwal celebrated the Holy Mass on the sixth day of the novena.
The Holy mass was offered for the people who are facing various difficulties.
"The whole world is affected by Covid-19. Many have become ill due to this pandemic and many have lost job. The pandemic has affected people from all walks of life," Fr Thrishan said.
Fr Thrishan in his homily asked the congregation to pray through the intercession of St Anthony that God may hear the plea and help the world to come out of the present unfavourable situation. Fr Onil D’Souza, the director of the ashram conducted the novena. The choir group from Nithyadhar Nagar Church Thokkottu helped the congregation to participate in the devotion.