The 117th Parish Feast of St. Anthony's Church, Mudigere, was celebrated with great devotion and joy on February 4, 2025. The event witnessed the participation of numerous faithful, who gathered to honor St. Anthony and seek his intercession.

Solemn Celebrations
The feast day began with the Holy Rosary at 4:30 PM, preparing the congregation spiritually for the celebrations. This was followed by the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration at 5:00 PM, presided over by Rev. Fr. Veersh Moras.

During the sermon, Fr. Veersh Moras reflected on the theme of "Baravaseya Yāthre" (Journey of Hope), inspiring the faithful to trust in God's providence and follow the path of faith shown by St. Anthony.

Procession and Conclusion
After the Eucharistic celebration, a grand procession of St. Anthony took place through the streets of Mudigere, with devotees singing hymns and offering prayers. The celebration concluded with Eucharistic Adoration and a special blessing, bringing the faithful together in deep prayer and gratitude.

Special Initiatives
As a part of the feast preparations, Rev. Fr. Roni Cardoza led a special initiative by distributing candles to each house, symbolizing the light of Christ in every family and the unity of the parish community.

Acknowledgments
We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the invited priests who graced the occasion with their presence. A special note of thanks to:
* Very Rev. Fr. Elias Sequeira, VG, for his support and guidance.
* Rev. Fr. Charles Pereira, Procurator, for his contributions in making this celebration a success.

A sincere appreciation goes out to all the parishioners for their dedication and efforts in organizing and participating in the feast. May St. Anthony continue to intercede for us and bless our parish abundantly.

St. Anthony, Pray for Us!

Pope Francis


Rev. Dr. Thomasappa Anthony Swamy