Bishop Francis Serrao SJ led the Maundy Thursday celebrations at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shivamogga 

Shivamogga, March 29, 2024: The Easter Triduum began on March 28th with a Maundy Thursday celebration at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Shivamogga. At 6 p.m., Most Rev. Dr Francis Serrao SJ, Bishop of the Diocese of Shimoga, led the Maundy Thursday ceremony with the solemn Eucharistic celebration. 

Rev. Fr Pius D’Souza, Youth Director, Preached a meaningful homily. He spoke on the institution of priesthood, the institution of Eucharist and the call to serve. After the homily, Bishop Francis Serrao SJ led the washing of the feet ceremony. 

Rev. Fr Lawrence D’Souza conducted the adoration. The Very Rev. Fr Stany D’Souza, Dean of Carmel Deanery, as well as we as parish priests of Sacred Heart Cathedral, thanked the Bishop and all the concelebrants.

Fr Eugine Lobo SJ, Fr Antony D’Souza, Fr Suresh OCD, Fr Vinod SJ, Fr Lawrence D’Souza, and Fr Stany D’Souza were the concelebrants. Deacon Jason served during the Mass. Bro. Abhilash was present.

A large number of faithful took part in the Maundy Thursday ceremony.