Divine Mercy Fest celebrated

April 25, 2017: The feast of Divine Mercy was celebrated on 23rd April at 10.30 a.m. at Divine Mercy Retreat Centre, St Anne’s Friary near Jail Road, Mangalore. For the last 6 days, novenas were held on different themes on Sacraments as the preparation for this feast.

The feast was celebrated in the Divine Mercy Retreat Hall with the presence of around 2500 faithful including the priests and nuns. Prior to the Eucharistic celebration, adoration was conducted lead by Fr Derick. The Eucharist was celebrated presided over by Rev Fr Walter D’mello, the Judicial Vicar of Mangalore Diocese. He preached a fitting homily and called upon the faithful to be the mirrors of mercy after the example of Jesus Christ. Mr. Joel Pereira led the choir and helped the faithful to pray better. After the Eucharist sumptuous dinner was served to all the faithful. Fr Paul Melwyn, the Superior of St Ann's Friary thanked one and all.