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By Fr Franklin DSouza

Shivamogga, Nov 29 : Fr Franklin D'Souza from the Diocese of Shimoga preached retreat for the Priests of the Diocese of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh from 21st to 26th of November, 2021. On behalf of Bishop Peter Parapullil, Vicar General Monsignor Sagayanathan welcomed Fr Franklin D'Souza.

Retreat was based on the theme "Rediscovering Our Mission through the Word of God".

Every day adoration and healing prayers were led by the preacher at St. Jude's Shrine which is.located in the campus. On 25th November, Confessions were organised. On 26th November , Inner healing adoration was led by the preacher. On the first day and final day, Bishop Peter Parapullil celebrated the Holy Eucharist and thanked the Lord for the Grace of Annual Retreat.

On behalf of Diocesan Priests, Fr Kantaraj thanked Fr Franklin D'Souza for the retreat. There were 65 priests who took part in the retreat. Fr Franklin D'Souza thanked the Bishop and clergy for their active participation in the retreat.

On 26th & 27th November, Bishop Peter Parapullil organised visits for the retreat preacher to various formation houses as well as Mission stations of the Diocese.