Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 4: The fifth day of the Tredicina devotion in preparation for the feast of St Anthony of Padua unfolded with renewed zeal and a deep sense of community at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church, on Wednesday, June 4.

The theme for the day, ‘Strengthen one another’s hope and journey as Pilgrims of Hope,’ invited the faithful to become instruments of encouragement and support to those around them, especially the suffering, lonely, and broken-hearted.

At Milagres Church, the 6:00 pm novena Mass was celebrated by Fr Jagadish Pinto, diocesan procurator, diocese of Mangalore. In his homily, Fr Pinto reflected on the Christian responsibility to uplift and inspire one another, drawing strength from the example of St Anthony who brought comfort and healing to those in despair. He emphasised that sharing hope is a powerful expression of God’s love in today’s world.

The Mass was concelebrated by Fr J B Crasta, director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions, and Fr Gilbert D’Souza, Chaplain of the Ashram.

Following the Eucharistic celebration Fr Gilbert D’Souza led the novena prayers, offering special intentions and petitions at the feet of St Anthony, the Miracle Worker. Devotees united their voices in prayer, seeking healing, peace, and miracles through the saint’s intercession.

As in previous days, the Ashram at Jeppu continued to be a centre of prayer and charity, with Masses at 6:00 am and 11:30 am, followed by the serving of free meals to all devotees.

A jubilee Pilgrim Centre of Grace

Recognised as one of the jubilee Pilgrim Centres for the Year of Hope, St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, invites the faithful to deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, penance, and acts of mercy during this special time of spiritual renewal.

Triduum (June 10–12) – Final days of preparation

In anticipation of the feast, a special three-day Triduum will be held with sessions led by Fr Basil Vas, Parish Priest, Vorkady and Br Prakash D’Souza, Divine Mercy Konkani Charismatic Leader, Mumbai

Timings:

Jeppu: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Milagres Church: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
These sessions will feature praise and worship, the Word of God, Eucharistic adoration, spiritual talks, and healing prayers.

Daily Novena schedule until June 12:

St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu: 6:00 am & 11:30 am Masses with free lunch
Milagres Church: 6:00 am Mass followed by novena prayers

Feast Day celebrations – June 13:

At Jeppu:
6:00 am: Mass by Fr Rohith D’Costa, DBCLC director
10:30 am: Solemn Festal Mass by bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’Souza
At Milagres Church:
8:00 am: Mass by Msgr Maxim L Noronha, vicar general
4:30 pm: Malayalam Mass by Fr Saho Abraham, director, Mount Carmel, Kannur
6:00 pm: Solemn Concelebrated Mass by bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop of Mangaluru

All are warmly welcomed to join these sacred days of prayer, reflection, and devotion to St Anthony of Padua, and to rediscover hope through faith, fellowship, and the powerful intercession of the saint.