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Bantwal, March 1, 2024: Fr Franklin D’Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District, Diocese of Shimoga, preached three days Lenten Retreat for the faithful of Infant Jesus Church, Bantwal. Bro. William D'Souza from Bela helped in the music ministry.

Retreat began on February 27th and concluded on 29th. There were two batches; 9am to 12:30pm & 4pm to 7:30pm.

On Day 1; February 27th Parish Priest Rev. Fr Valerian D'Souza welcomed Fr Franklin D’Souza and Bro. William D'Souza. Fr Rahul Dexter D'Souza, Assistant Parish Priest was present.

Day 1, 9am to 9:45am Praise and Worship led by Bro. William D'Souza. Then from 9:45am to 11am Fr Franklin spoke on "Season of Lent invites us to set right our Conscience". He based his teaching on Mark 6:13 - 29. From 11am to 12pm he led the healing adoration based on John 5:1-14. From 12pm to 12:30pm Fr Franklin D'Souza led the Holy Eucharist.

For the second batch Retreat began with Divine Mercy Rosary, Praise and Worship at 4pm. First talk from 4:45pm to 6pm, then 6pm to 7pm was the healing adoration and 7pm to 7:30pm was the Holy Eucharist.

February 28th, day 2; Fr Franklin D'Souza dealt on "Power of the Word of God" he based his teaching on Luke 5:1-11. Then for healing service he took the passage of Mark 2:1-12.

February 29th, day 3; Fr Franklin D'Souza dealt his teaching on "Know the gift of God and lead a Holy Life". He based his teaching on John 4:4-10. He prepared the faithful for the Confessions. He led the anointing Adoration and prayed for the faithful.

Fr Rahul Dexter D'Souza on behalf of the Parish Priest and Parishioners thanked Fr Franklin D’Souza and Bro. William D'Souza. They also felicitated Fr Franklin D’Souza as he is in the Priestly Ordination Jubilee year. They honoured him with a Shawl and garland and wished him good health and happiness in his Proclamation mission.