The New Year’s Eve celebration at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, on December 31, 2024, was a spiritual extravaganza that beautifully blended faith, gratitude, and community spirit. The evening began with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, conducted by V. Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Rector of Milagres Cathedral. The atmosphere was serene as the faithful reflected on the blessings of the past year and prayed for divine guidance in 2025.
The Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist, which also marked the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, followed. Presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese, the celebration brought together V. Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Rev. Fr. Pradeep Cardoza, Assistant Parish Priest, and several guest priests. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Cardoza delivered a stirring homily, urging the congregation to draw inspiration from Mary’s unwavering faith and face the new year with courage and hope.
A significant moment of the evening was the inauguration of "Journeying Towards A Synodal Church," a book detailing the Udupi Diocesan Pastoral Plan Mission 2030. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo unveiled this visionary document, emphasizing its role in fostering inclusivity and collaboration within the diocese.
At the conclusion of the Mass, Bishop Lobo and V. Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand Gonsalves conveyed heartfelt New Year greetings to the parishioners, wishing them peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. The congregation exchanged warm wishes, creating an atmosphere of unity and joy that truly captured the essence of the evening.
The celebration was a profound expression of gratitude and hope, leaving the faithful with renewed hearts as they stepped into 2025. As the bells of Milagres Cathedral rang out into the night, they carried a message of faith, unity, and renewal—an uplifting beginning to the New Year.