Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 26: The Cloistered Carmel Sisters of the Sacred Heart Monastery, Kankanady, will be celebrating the centenary of the sainthood of St Thérèse of Lisieux along with the Solemnity of St Thérèse of Lisieux.
As part of the celebrations, an exhibition on the life of St Thérèse of Lisieux will be held from the evening of September 28 till October 1, (whole day) at the Sacred Heart Monastery, Kankanady, Mangaluru.
The inaugural programme will be held on Sunday, September 28 at 3:45 pm. The event will be inaugurated by Remona Pereira, Golden Book Record Holder. The blessing will be offered by Fr Melvin D’Cunha OCD, superior of St Joseph’s Monastery, Carmel Hill.
The programme will also witness the book launching of 'Crucible of sufferings – A path to perfect love, according to St Thérèse of Lisieux' authored by Fr Rudolf V D’Souza, with the launch being done by Sr Rose Celine BS, superior general of Bethany Congregation.
The chief guests for the occasion will be Santhosh D’Souza, president, Catholic Sabha, Mangalore Pradesh (R), Bajpe, and Elias Fernandes, media coordinator.
The Cloistered Carmel Sisters warmly invite all the faithful and the public to be part of this grace-filled celebration and exhibition, to know more about the inspiring life and spiritual legacy of St Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as “The Little Flower.”
September 28, 29 and 30 TRIDIUM will be observed till October 1.
Eucharistic adoration: Evening 4:15 to 5:15 pm led by: Fr Pranam Fernandes OCD followed by Eucharistic celebration October 1, Wednesday Eucharistic adoration: Evening 4:15 to 5:15 pm Solemn Eucharistic celebration: 5.30 pm
Main celebrant: Dr Pius James D'Souza OCD definitor general
Venue: Cloistered Carmel, Sacred Heart Monastery, Opp Father Muller’s Hospital, Kankanady, Mangaluru – 575002.