Tredicina Devotion to St Anthony of Padua Begins at Jeppu & Milagres Ahead of Annual Feast
Mangaluru, May 31: The spiritual atmosphere in Mangalore was filled with devotion and anticipation as the Tredicina—a 13-day novena in preparation for the annual feast of St Anthony of Padua—commenced on May 31, 2025, at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and Milagres Church, Mangaluru.
The inaugural ceremony at the Ashram was marked by the hoisting of St Anthony’s flag by Rev. Dr Ronald Serrao, Rector of St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu, who also presided over the first novena Mass. He was joined by Rev. Fr J B Crasta, Director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions; Rev. Fr Vivian Nishanth Rodrigues, Assistant Director; and Fr Praveen Martis, Administrator of the Ashram.
Earlier in the morning, Fr Vivian Rodrigues celebrated the 6:00 AM Mass for the Ashram residents at the chapel.
In the evening, Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Designate Director of FMCI, Kankanady, celebrated the novena Mass at the St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church. In his homily, he reflected on the theme, “Share your bread with the hungry,” which echoed the overarching novena theme: “Accompany the poor alongside St Anthony of Padua and march as pilgrims of hope.” His message inspired the faithful to embody compassion and solidarity with the marginalized.
The launch of the Tredicina witnessed a significant gathering of devotees, with hundreds participating at both Jeppu and Milagres centres, united in prayer and devotion.
Triduum in Preparation for the Feast – June 10, 11 & 12
A special Triduum (three-day spiritual preparation) will be held on June 10, 11, and 12 to deepen the faithful’s devotion in the final days leading to the feast.
The sessions will be led and animated by:
Fr Basil Vas, Parish Priest of Vorkady
Br Prakash D’Souza, Leader of the Divine Mercy Konkani Charismatic Group, Bandra East, Mumbai
Venues & Timings:St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Milagres Church, Mangaluru: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
These sessions will include praise and worship, adoration, the Word of God, healing prayers, and spiritual talks to help prepare hearts for the feast of the beloved miracle-working saint.
Novena Schedule
The novena continues daily until June 12, featuring:Morning Masses at 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu
Free lunch for all devotees attending the novena Masses at the Ashram
Evening Mass at 6:00 PM at Milagres Church, Mangaluru
Annual Feast Celebrations – June 13, 2025
The Solemn Annual Feast of St Anthony will be celebrated with festal Masses at both Jeppu and Milagres:
6:00 AM – Festal Mass at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, celebrated by Fr Rohith D’Costa, Director, DBCLC, Mangala Jyothi
10:30 AM – Solemn Festal Mass at Jeppu, presided over by Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore
8:00 AM – Festal Mass at Milagres Church, celebrated by Very Rev. Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore
4:30 PM – Malayalam Mass at Milagres Church, celebrated by Very Rev. Saho Abraham, Director, Mount Carmel, Kannur
6:00 PM – Solemn Concelebrated Festal Mass at Milagres Church, presided over by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore
The faithful are warmly invited to participate in these sacred days of devotion, encounter God’s grace through the intercession of St Anthony, and renew their commitment to journey with the poor as pilgrims of hope.
Report & Photos: Canara Communication Centre, Mangaluru
