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Chitradurga, Hiriyur, September 8, 2023: Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District, Diocese of Shimoga celebrated Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary feast.

Novena began on August 30th at 5:45pm with Rosary, Holy Eucharist and floral homage for Mother Mary till August 7th.

Parish Priest Fr Franklin D'Souza and Assistant Parish Priest Fr Alphonse Nelson D'Souza led the Holy Eucharist and Novena every day.

On September 8th, 6:15am was the rosary, then at 6:30am Fr Alphonse Nelson D'Souza celebrated festal Holy Eucharist and preached a homily on "Nativity of Mother Mary".

Floral Homage was done end of the Holy Eucharist and special prayers were held.

On behalf of Parish Priest, Fr Nelson D'Souza wished Parish community a very happy feast.

After the Holy Eucharist Most of the parishioners take pilgrimage to Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara.