Report & Photos: Canara Communication Centre, Mangalore
Mangaluru, Jun 12: The 13th and final day of the Tredicina devotion culminated in a powerful spiritual outpouring at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and Milagres Church, Mangalore, drawing large crowds on the eve of the Annual Feast of St Anthony.
At the 6:00 PM Mass celebrated at Milagres Church, Fr Basil Vas, parish priest of Vorkady, offered deep insights on the day’s theme:
“Strengthen Family Relationships and Make Our Homes Beacons of Hope.”
He reflected on the significance of family as the first church and the foundation of a hopeful society. Echoing the spirit of St Anthony, he urged the faithful to nurture love, dialogue, and compassion within their households.
Concelebrants were Fr J. B. Crasta, Director, and Fr Praveen Martis, Administrator.
Fr J. B. Crasta then led the final novena devotion, invoking the saint’s intercession and blessing all present with prayers for healing, peace, and protection.
The Triduum sessions at Jeppu and Milagres, under the guidance of Fr Basil and Br Prakash D’Souza, concluded with heartfelt praise, powerful preaching, and healing prayer, preparing the faithful to joyfully welcome the Feast Day.
Feast of St Anthony of Padua – June 13, 2025:
The final day of the Tredicina devotion brought the spiritual preparation to a meaningful crescendo. Hearts were uplifted as hundreds of devotees gathered, immersed in the Word of God, Eucharistic celebration, and the powerful intercession of the miracle-worker, St Anthony. As the Church now enters into the Solemn Feast Day of St Anthony of Padua, a spirit of anticipation and grace envelops the faithful.
The Feast Masses on Friday, June 13, 2025, will be celebrated at the St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church, as follows:
Final Day of Tredicina at St Anthony Ashram Calls for Stronger Family Bonds and Hope-Filled Homes
• 6:00 AM: Festal Mass by Fr Rohith D’Costa, Director, DBCLC
• 10:30 AM: Solemn Festal Mass by Bishop Emeritus Aloysius Paul D’Souza
At Milagres Church:
• 8:00 AM: Festal 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 Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore
The Ashram at Jeppu, a Jubilee Pilgrim Centre for the Year of Hope, will also remain open throughout the day for special prayers, veneration, and blessings. The faithful are encouraged to attend with devotion, ready to receive the abundant blessings of this beloved saint.