Diocesanal Level

October 17 & 18, 2018 : Fr Franklin D'Souza led the Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Procession at Kargal, Diocese of Shimoga and also Celebrated festal Holy Eucharist on October 18th 10:30am

October 17th Program began at 5pm with Rosary and Novena. At 5:30pm Fr Stephen Maxi Albuquerque, Parish Priest of Infant Jesus Church, Sharavatinagar, Shivamogga Celebrated the Holy Eucharist and Fr Franklin D'Souza Preached a homily on "Virtues of Mother Mary". At 6:30pm Fr Veeresh Vincent Moras, Parish Priest of Good Shepherd Church, Gopala, Shivamogga blessed the 'Teru'(chariot).

Fr Franklin D'Souza led the two hours long procession together with Fr Clarence Dais the Parish Priest. Fr Franklin D'Souza Preached in the town on "Mother Mary intercedes for us when there is scarcity in our family". He narrated various issues that family is experiencing today. He prayed a special prayer for the Kargal faithful as well as for the town people. Procession concluded with healing prayers and Benediction in the Church.

On October 18th Fr Franklin D'Souza, Family Counseling Center Director of the Diocese of Shimoga, concelebrated Feast Holy Eucharist with 20 Priests. In his homily he stressed that Power of Prayer saves our families. Hence Mother Mary is a perfect example of Prayer life. We have to inculcate her virtues and Gospel values in our Christian vocation. He narrated his experience of Mysore Central Prison Retreat and Fr Tom's testimony of Prayer and faith. He prayed for the faithful a special prayer.

Parish Priest Fr Clarence Dais thanked Fr Franklin D'Souza and concelebrated Priests. He also thanked people who contributed their money, time and dedicated Service for the success of the feast.