The Titular Feast of St Anthony’s of Padua was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Shrine at Kerekatte near Siddhapura on 13th June, 2015 with much fervour and devotion. Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi was the main celebrant. The others present were Very Rev Fr. Anil D’Souza Dean of Kundapur Deanery, Very Rev Fr. Stany B. Lobo Dean of Kallianpur Deanery, Very Rev Fr. Stany Tauro Dean of Shirva Deanery, Rev Fr. Lawrence C. D’Souza Secretary of CESU, Kundapur deanery priests and other guest priests.
During the homily Fr Lawrence D'Souza preached a meaningful homily.
After the Mass, the main sponsor of the feast Denis Pereira was felicitated by the Bishop. the other donors too were recognised at this function. Bishop also appreciated the good work done by the Rector of the Shrine Rev. Fr Xavier Pinto.
Fr. Xavier Pinto briefed the devotees about the services of the shrine during the year. Around six thousand devotees of St. Anthony participated in this Festal Mass.
