Nine-day Novena begins with the Hoisting of Flag! Report: Fr. Jawahar Jerry Cutinho, Capuchin
Photos: Studio Aurora, Mangalore
Nine days novena in preparation for the annual feast of St Padre Pio was
inaugurated by hoisting the flag here on the church premises of St
Anne's Frairy, Bejai at 5.30pm on 15th of September 2017. Mrs. Kavitha
Sanil, Mayor of Mangalore hoisted the flag and conveyed the good wishes
for the upcoming celebration. She also assured her kindhearted support
to the social activities done by the Capuchin Friars. Rev Fr Melwyn, the
guardian of St Anne's Friary presented her a welcome bouquet and Bro
Victor Crasta, capuchin - the Assistant Director of Sandesha presented
her with a memento. Fr Maxim Disilva conducted the prayer service in
Kannada and Fr Derick Dsouza compered the inaugural program.
After the inauguration holy mass was celebrated with devotion. Rev Fr
Gerald Lobo, the guardian of St Fidelis Friary, Farangipate celebrated
the mass. During the novena, special prayers were held for all the
married couples.
