Dec. 16, 2017: Bishop Francis Serrao celebrated Holy Eucharist as conclusion of Family Year declared in the beginning of this year 2017 at Shrine of Our Lady of Health, Harihar, Shimoga. In his homily he stressed there are three types of Family. Namely; Jacob and Rachel, Tobias and Sarah, Jesus and His Church. He explained the love aspect in these three families and he told our families built up in third model. He thanked God for the families in the Diocese, they are vibrant in their faith.
Together with the Shrine Rector Fr. Anthony Peter, Fr. Franklin D'Souza Director for Family Counseling Centre, Legion of Mary and Vincent De Paul Society jointly organized this healing retreat. Retreat began at 4 p.m. with Praise and Worship led by Fr Franklin D'Souza, Bro. T. K. George and Bro. William D'Souza. At 5:30 p.m. Rosary Procession and at 6 p.m. Fr Franklin led the Novena. At 6:15 p.m. Bishop Francis celebrated the Eucharist and released two DVD'S of Bro.T. K. George. After the mass Fr. Roman Pinto spoke on Family and faith. 8:30 p.m. Healing Adoration was led by Fr Franklin D'Souza together with Fr. Roman Pinto and other priests. Fr. Anthony Peter thanked Bishop and welcomed the retreat team and also thanked them for coming to the Shrine.
