Bengaluru: The St. Mary’s Basilica, Bengaluru’s annual feast will be held on September 8, Thursday at the Shrine in Shivaji Nagar here in the city.
“We had a nine-day Novena in preparation for the Birthday Celebration of Mother Mary, which began on Monday, 29h August, till Wednesday, 7th September. Holy Masses were offered every day in Kannada, English and Tamil beginning from 5.30 am and going on till 8.30 pm.” The Shrine said in a press statement.
“On Thursday, 8th September, the Feast day, we have two solemn Eucharistic Celebrations in the morning at the Russell Market Square at 8.00 am in Kannada and 9.30 am in Tamil. His Grace, the Archbishop of Bangalore, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado will preside over both the Concelebrated Solemn High Masses.” It added.
At 5.30 pm, there will be a grand decorated chariot procession carrying the holy image of Blessed Mother Mary, in the streets of Shivaji Nagar.
“We take this opportunity to welcome you wholeheartedly to participate as well as witness the solemn celebration of Mary, the Blessed Mother of Jesus and of the universe, during which lakhs of people from all walks of life will converge as one human family with love and faith.” The release added.
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