Mangalore, March 24, 2025: Fr. Franklin D'Souza began a Lenten retreat at Infant Mary Church, Katipalla, Diocese of Mangalore. Bro. Kishan led the praise and worship.
Parish Priest Fr. Santhosh Lobo welcomed the team. The retreat began at 4 p.m. with a decade of the Rosary and the Mercy Rosary by Fr. Franklin D'Souza. Then, until 5 p.m., Fr. Franklin D'Souza led the worship, and Bro. Kishan accompanied him in singing.
At 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Fr. Franklin D'Souza taught on "the meaning of Lent, the power of the word of God, the formation of a right conscience, and the importance of repentance." At 6:30 p.m., he led healing adoration, and at 7:30 p.m., he celebrated Holy Eucharist. The retreat concluded at 8:00 p.m.