Mangaluru: 9-Day Novena begins in preliminary for feast of Relic of St Anthony

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 07 Feb 2017: Fr Walter D’Mello, the associate judicial vicar of Mangaluru diocese inaugurated 9-day novena in preparation for the feast of Relic of Saint Anthony by hoisting the flag of St Anthony, near St Anthony’s Shrine, Milagres Church, here on Monday, February 6 at 5.45pm.

 

It was followed by Eucharistic Celebration for the special intention of youth.

 

Fr Walter in his homily emphasised on the talent bestowed by God on the youth and urged them to make best use of their inherent talent in serving God and parish community.

 

 

Fr Peter Gonsalves, assistant director of St Anthony’s Ashram, conducted the novena in honour of St Anthony, amidst sea of faithful seeking intercession of miracle saint to grant their wishes and grant them graces to overcome their sufferings.

 

Earlier, the decorated statue of St Anthony was brought in a open-mobile accompanied by motorcade of faithful to Milagres Church from St Anthony’s Ashram, Jeppu, via Kankanady and Falnir.

 

Fr Valerian D’Souza, the parish priest of Milagres Church,  Fr Onil D’Souza, the director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions, Fr Francis D’Souza, administrator and a large number of faithful were present during the first day of 9-day novena.