Shrine News

Davanagere, Harihara, September 3, 2023: Fifth 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's Assistant Parish Priest Rev. Fr Richard Mascarenhas SJ led the Novena.

At 6:30pm Rev. Fr Robert D'Mello, Parish Priest of St. Sebastian's Church, Soraba, Sagar, offered Holy Eucharist. He preached his homily on the theme: "Mother Mary is an inspiration for Priests".

In his homily explained the who is a priest? What is his mission in the Church? What the strengths and weaknesses they have? How we have to work together in faith to build the body of Christ. He narrated the call of Mother Theresa how she responded the call given by God. He said that we need to work together in building up of the body of Christ.

Fr Alphonse Lobo, Fr Alvine Stanislaus, Fr Mathew, Fr Richard Mascarenhas SJ and other Priests concelebrated the Holy Eucharist.

After the Mass Rev. Fr Alvine Stanislaus led the benediction and priests prayed over the pilgrims. Rector Rev. Fr George K. A. thanked Fr Robert D'Mello for making available for the day's Novena Mass.