Mangaluru: Over 250 Catholic students of AIMIT along with the faculty members gathered in Arthur Shenoi Auditorium to celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary on Thursday, September 7.
The new corn was blessed by Fr Melwin Pinto SJ, Director, Fatima Retreat House, who was the chief celebrant outside the hall and students went in procession into the hall.
Fr Melwin, in his homily spoke about the importance of spending family time, dining together without any distraction from modern-day gadgets. During the offertory procession, students gave offerings which will be distributed among students of local government school.
The choir was led by Rayan D’souza and the whole celebration was organized by Fr Balaraju SJ, campus Minister at AIMIT. Fr Denzil Lobo SJ, Director greeted students, faculty and thanked the organizers.
Members of the congregation offered flowers to the statue of mother Mary at the end of the Eucharistic celebration.
