Devotional News

Shivamogga, March 1, 2025: Fr. Franklin D'Souza, Youth Director of the Diocese of Shimoga, led the third day's novena at Good Shepherd Church, Gopala.

Fr. Roman Pinto, Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier's Church, Kable, led the first day's novena preaching. Fr. Simon Pinto, Coordinator of Diocesan Commissions, Shivamogga, led the second day's novena preaching.

At 5:30 p.m., the Rosary and Novena were led. Then, at 6:00 p.m., Fr. Franklin D'Souza celebrated Mass and preached on the theme of hope in the family. He led a blessing prayer for the faithful.

At 7:00 p.m., he blessed the chariot of Christ the Good Shepherd, and a procession took place around the town. The program concluded with benediction at 8:30 p.m.

Parish Priest Fr. Stephen Maxi Albuquerque thanked Fr. Franklin D'Souza and all those who contributed to the procession's success.