Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 12: The Holy Cross Church, Cordel, Mangaluru, in collaboration with 12 churches from the city zone, will host the "Way of the Cross" (Kursachi Wat) event on March 25 at 4:30 pm. Participating churches include Cordel, Vamanjoor, Paldane, Bondel, Derebail, Neermarga, Kelarai, Bajjodi, Capitanio, Bajal, Permai, and Shaktinagar.

During the event, artistes from these churches will perform the 14 Stations of the Cross within the church premises. Representatives from the 12 churches, along with priests and nuns from the region, will conduct the Stations of the Cross. The event will commence with Mass at 4:30 pm, followed by a sermon at the 12th Station.

The script for the event was released by the chief priest of the Holy Cross Church, Fr Clifford Fernandes, during a preliminary meeting. Also present were assistant priest Fr Paul D'Souza, Diocesan PRO. Roy Castellino, church vice president Ruth Castelino, secretary Anil D’Sa, All Commissions Moderator Dolphy D'Souza, and vice presidents of the 12 churches.

Dennis Monteiro and Stany Alvarez will serve as directors for the artistes, while Vikas Kulakul will portray the role of Jesus Christ, Ashel D'Silva will play Mother Mary, and Alwyn Pais will act as Pilate. This event symbolizes unity and devotion among the churches of Mangaluru, fostering spiritual growth and community solidarity.