Bangalore Archdiocese

By Fr. Franklin D'Souza

Chitradurga, Jan 16, 2023: Eleven children received the first Holy Communion at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District, Diocese of Shimoga on January 15th.

Parish Priest Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza together with the Co Pastor Rev. Fr Alphonse Nelson D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist. Fr Nelson preached an inspiring homily on Eucharist and its importance in the life of the faithful.

Fr Franklin D'Souza gave the Holy Communion to the eleven candidates. At the end of the Holy Eucharist Fr Nelson D'Souza blessed the Rosary and Scapular and distributed them to the children. Fr Franklin D'Souza gave the certificates.

Fr Franklin D'Souza and Sr Alwyn SAB prepared the children by teaching them the catechism from the last three months.