The Feast of St. Francis Xavier was celebrated at the Diocesan Shrine in Chandavar on December 3rd 2024, presided over by Rt. Rev. Dr. Duming Dias, Bishop of Karwar. A magnificent procession set off the festivities, and 42 priests and a sizable congregation from all throughout the diocese attended the Holy Mass. Through the intercession of this great missionary saint, the Chandavar Shrine's Feast of St. Francis Xavier continues to be a source of inspiration, bringing pilgrims and devotees closer to Christ.
Fr. Adarsh