Bangalore Archdiocese

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Soraba, Jan 17,2024 : Annual feast of St. Sebastian's Church, Soraba, Diocese of Shimoga was celebrated on January 17th at 10:30am.

Rev Fr Stephen Maxi Albuquerque, Chancellor and Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Thirthahalli was the main celebrant. Rev Fr Franklin D'Souza, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District preached the homily. In his homily Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke about 'courageous faith'. He cited some examples which were apt for the feast.

On Tuesday evening Fr Franklin D'Souza celebrated Holy Eucharist and blessed the Chariot of St. Sebastian. Faithful gathered in big numbers for the procession.

Parish Priest Fr Robert D'Mello, thanked everyone. Together with his parishioners he felicitated the Jubilarians Fr Stephen and Fr Franklin D'Souza, who are celebrating silver jubilee of their priesthood.