Mother of God Church, Mogarnad, Begins 250th Jubilee Year with Grandeur

Mogarnad, Bantwal: The Mother of God Church, Mogarnad, commenced the grand celebrations of its 250th Jubilee Year with a series of memorable events, starting on the eve of Christmas, December 24, 2024.

The Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated during the solemn Eucharistic Celebration, after which the official Jubilee logo was unveiled. Rev. Fr. Wilfred Prakash Dsouza, Director of St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Mangalore, had the honour of unveiling the logo, marking the beginning of this historic milestone for the parish.

The festivities continued on December 25, 2024, with a spectacular Christmas Night event. The parishioners of Mogarnad Church created a historic moment by lighting 250 candles arranged in the shape of “250” within a circle, symbolizing unity, faith, and gratitude for 250 years of blessings.

The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the list of upcoming jubilee programs for the entire year by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Anil Canute Dmello. The congregation also came together to sing the Jubilee theme song, reflecting the spirit of celebration and thanksgiving.

The jubilee year promises to be a time of spiritual renewal, community bonding, and cultural enrichment, with numerous programs planned to honour the legacy of the church and its faithful.

Santhosh DSouza, vice president of the parish council; Wilfred Lobo, secretary of the parish council; and Emiliana DCunha, co-coordinator, were present for the program.