“Vespers on the Feast of St Francis Xavier 2025”

On the occasion of the Feast of St. Francis Xavier, solemn Vespers were held on 2 December 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The prayer service was led by Rev. Fr. Boniface Pinto and was marked by a deep sense of devotion and spiritual reflection.

Around 25 priests from the Diocese of Udupi graced the celebration with their presence, adding to the solemnity of the evening. The theme for this year’s Vespers was “The Word of God is the Foundation of Our Christian Life,” inspiring the faithful to root their lives more firmly in Scripture and spiritual values.

Rev. Fr. Anil D’Souza, the Parish Priest, and Rev. Fr. Stephen Rodrigues, the Assistant Parish Priest, were also present and joined the community in prayer.

The service concluded with the Benediction, invoking God’s blessings upon all gathered. The celebration was a meaningful spiritual experience for the clergy and faithful alike, honoring the missionary zeal and faith of St. Francis Xavier.