In Udupi The New Year 2023 was ushered in by the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and celebration of the Feast of Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God at the Milagres Cathedral on 31st December.
Rev. Fr Joy Andrade assistant Parish priest conducted the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, was celebrated by Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese along with V Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rector of Milagres Cathedral, Fr Joy Andrade, Asst. Parish Priest and other guest priests.
At the end of the mass, V Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca and the Bishop conveyed greetings of New Year 2023 to all the parishioners.
The Bishop offered Special prayers for the repose of departed soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during the festive mass.