Bangalore Archdiocese

Media Release

Harihara - Davanagere, Sep 6, 2024 : Eighth day's Novena at Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara, Davanagere District, Diocese of Shimoga, began at 5:30pm with Rosary, Procession and floral homages to Harihara Matha. Then Basilica Rector & Parish Priest Rev. Fr George K. A led the Novena.

At 6:30pm Rev. Fr Stany D'Souza, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shivamogga offered the Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: "Mother Mary the affectionate Mother".

In his homily explained about the Affection of God the Father towards his children, also affection of Blessed Mother Mary in the life of the faithful. He narrated the incident of Moses' birth and connected it to today's theme. He spoke how Harihar was chosen by God to help the people. Power of the Lord Jesus is working through her.

Rev. Fr Alvin Stanislaus, Fr William Prabhu OFM CAP, Fr Prashanth Kumar OFM CAP, Fr Ronald Furtado OCD, Fr George Lobo, Rev. Fr Venil D'Silva, Rev. Fr Richard Mascarenhas SJ, Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza, Fr Alphonse Lobo, Fr Simon Pinto, Fr Roshan Pinto, Fr Vinod SJ, Fr Eric Mathias SJ and Fr Mathew CMF concelebrated the Holy Eucharist.

After the Mass, Rev. Fr Franklin D'Souza led the healing prayers and benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims.

Rector of the Minor Basilica Rev. Fr George K A thanked Rev. Fr Duming Dias.

Watch Video :