Mangalore Diocese News

News By Gordon D’Almeida 
Pics by Royal D’Souza

Mangaluru, Dec 24 : Stars twinkled and lights glittered as thousands of parishioners gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia here, on the eve of December 24, 2019.

As the clock struck 7.00pm the Christmas carols began followed by the Eucharistic celebration at 7.30pm.

Resident priest Fr Arun lobo in his homily preached on the theme “Peace on earth to those on whom God is pleased”.

Asst Parish Priest Fr Joswin D’Souza was the main celebrant. Fr James D’Souza, Fr Arun Lobo , Fr Vincent V Menezes, Fr William Barrocas were the concelebrants.