The Titular Feast of St Anthony was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Chapel at Pakala near Belman on 13th June, 2018 with much fervour and devotion.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi was the main celebrant. The others present were V. Rev. Msgr. Baptist Menezes, Vicar General of Udupi Diocese; V. Rev. Fr Denis D’Sa, Dean of Shirva Deanery; Rev. Fr Edwin D’Souza, Parish Priest of Belman; Rev. Fr Prakash Menezes, Asst. Parish Priest of Belman Parish; Shirva deanery priests and other guest priests. Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo preached a meaningful homily.
After the mass the new Relic of St Antony was installed at the Shrine and novena was held. V. Rev. Msgr. Baptist Menezes read the letter of Provincial of Padua which came along with the Relic.
Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza thanked the Sponsors, Donors and those who helped the feast to make memorable.
