Bangalore Archdiocese

Media Release

Dornahalli - Mysuru, June 5 : The second day of Novena devotion preceding the annual feast of St Anthony of Padua was held on June 05, 2024, at St Anthony's Basilica Dornahalli Mysore.

Most Rev Dr Thomas Vazpilly, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Mysore , celebrated the Eucharistic and prayed for intentions of the devotees as the main celebrant along with Rev. Fr N.T Joseph, Rector, St Anthony's Basilica Dornahalli and Rev.Fr. Praveen Pedru, Administrator, St Anthony's Basilica Dornahalli Mysore .

At the end of the mass, novena was held in honour of St Anthony, during which the special intercession of the session was sought for the various needs and prayer intentions of the devotees. This was followed by the procession of the holy statue of St Anthony and benediction of the holy eucharist.