Infant Jesus feast at the Shrine at Bikarnakatte concluded today. Thousands flocked to the shrine to thank the Infant Jesus whole day. In the morning Fr Ashwith Crasta, Fr Nelson Almeida, Fr Alvito Fernandes, Fr Vijay Machado, Fr Patrick Lobo, Fr Wilfred Rodrigues, Fr Canute D’Souza, Fr Gregory D’Souza, Fr Michel Monis, Fr Paul Melwin Dsouza Episcopal Vicar for Religious Mangalore diocese, and Rt Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza (Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore) presided over the masses throughout the day. Many priests also took part in the mass.
Fr Charles Serrao and Fr Rovel D’Souza thanked all people including volunteers, donors, police personals, politicians and all officers. After the mass, a small Eucharistic procession was held.
All faithful followed the Covid-19 protocols. Girija healthcare helped maintain the sanitization in the shrine and all the faithful also followed it.