December 5, 2021: Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. William D'Souza led a day's retreat at Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, New Town Bhadravati, Diocese of Shimoga.
On December 4th at 5:45pm Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated Novena Mass and Preaching. He preached on "Mother Mary is the doer of the Word of God". Parish Priest Fr Lancy D'Souza led the Novena prayers.
On December 5th, Retreat began at 9am Rosary and praise and worship led by Bro. William D'Souza. At 10:30am Fr Franklin D'Souza preached on "Repentance and Reconciliation". He based his preaching on Luke 13:1-17. At 12pm he led the healing adoration together with Bro. William D'Souza.
After noon at 2pm Bro. William D'Souza led the Praise and Worship. Then Fr Franklin D'Souza prepared faithful for confessions. At 3pm confessions were organised. At 4pm Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Fr Franklin D'Souza. Parish Priest Fr Lancy D'Souza led the Novena prayers. He thanked Fr Franklin D'Souza and Bro. William D'Souza for helping his parishioners through retreat for spiritually preaparing for the Parish feast on December 8th.