Diocesanal Level

January 3 - 5th 2014 three days retreat was preached by Fr. Franklin D’Souza, Bro. T. K. George and Bro. William D’Souza at St. Joseph’s Church, Adigondanahalli, Bangalore Diocese. Parish Priest Fr. Valan welcomed the team. Fr. Franklin inaugurated the retreat with Holy Eucharist. He also released the new Kannada healing holy mass DVD. Team dealt with Love of God, Word of God, Family life, Anointing of the Holy Spirit, Sin and Repentance and forgiveness. On 4th Msgr. Jayanathan celebrated Holy Mass and preached on “Do not be afraid! God is with us”. On 5th thanks giving Eucharist was celebrated by His Grace Most Rev. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore. He preached Homily on “Epiphany” he thanked God for the retreat which gives us the light of God. Follow Jesus and witness him, build a faith based community. As Shepherd of the Diocese he blessed the gathering. Anekal MLA B. Shivappa was also present, he was honoured by Archbishop. Fr. Valan thanked all those who helped for the success of the retreat.