Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Hiriyur, Diocese of Shimoga

Chitradurga, Hiriyur, September 8, 2023: Our Lady of Assumption Church, Hiriyur, Chitradurga District, Diocese of Shimoga, celebrated the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary feast.

Novena began on August 30th at 5:45 p.m. with the Rosary, Holy Eucharist, and floral homage for Mother Mary till August 7th.

Parish Priest Fr Franklin D’Souza and Assistant Parish Priest Fr Alphonse Nelson D’Souza led the Holy Eucharist and Novena every day.

On September 8th, 6:15 a.m. was the rosary, and then at 6:30 a.m., Fr Alphonse Nelson D’Souza celebrated the festal Holy Eucharist and preached a homily on “The Nativity of Mother Mary”. 

The floral homage was done at the end of the Holy Eucharist, and special prayers were held.

On behalf of the parish priest, Fr Nelson D’Souza wished the parish community a very happy feast.

After the Holy Eucharist, most of the parishioners make pilgrimages to Our Lady of Health, Minor Basilica, Harihara.