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Moodbidri, Jan 8 : The feast of Infant Jesus at Alangar Shrine was celebrated on 8th January 2023. 

Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza, Bishop Emeritus,  Diocese of Mangalore being  the main celebrant presided over the Eucharistic Celebration. Fr Richard Dsouza, Associate Priest  of Sacred Heart Church,  Surathkal preached the word of God.  In his homily he highlighted the theme "  To be the proclaimers of Faith ".  He emphasised on  Revelation of God in different stages at different levels. The self manifestation  of Christ calls us for the transformation. Being transformed we are called to Proclaim Christ through our words and deeds. We are called to Proclaim Christ by inculcating the virtues of Faith, Hope, Love, Peace and being humane in our words and deeds. Very Rev. Fr Onil Dsouza, Vicar Vara of Moodbidri Deanery and priests from the varado were the concelebrants.

After the Eucharistic celebration, Bishop honoured the Muddoms who contributed  generously for the Celebration. Parish priest Fr Walter Dsouza thanked all those who worked and contributed for the festal celebration.  

After the mass food was served to all the Devotees. More than 2000 Devotees actively  participated in the Celebration.

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