Photos by Vivian Machado

February 1, 2023: The annual parish feast of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva was celebrated was 1st February, 2023. Rev. Fr. Denis Desa, Parish Priest of St. Anne’s Church, Thottam was the main celebrant. Priests from the deanery and other parishes were present during the ceremony. V. Rev. Fr. Leslie D’Souza, Parish Priest, Shirva thanked all the priests, parishioners and guests who witnessed the feast.

January 31, 2023: Vespers was celebrated at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva with great devotion. Rev. Fr. Vijay D’Souza Asst. Parish Priest, Pangla Parish conducted the Vespers service. Fr. Vijay blessed the ‘Cherel’ which was placed near the circle of the three way road connecting Belman, Kaup and Udupi and after a brief prayer service, people returned to the church in procession. Priests from various neighboring parishes were present during the Vespers service.

January 29, 2023: Confraternity Sunday celebrations were observed at Our Lady of Health Church Shirva. Msgr. Lawrence Maxim Noronha, Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese concelebrated the Holy Mass as the Chief Celebrant assisted by V. Rev. Fr Dr. Leslie D’Souza, Parish Priest, Shirva and other priests were present during the ceremony. Adoration and public procession of the Holy Eucharist was also held. Large number of faithful participated in the Eucharistic celebration.

Pics by Vivian Machado and Michael D’Souza

January 22, 2023: ’ಮಾಡಿ ಫೆಸ್ತ್’ was celebrated and marked the beginning of the Annual Parish Feast of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva. A flag of Our Lady of Health was raised on this occasion by V. Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie D’Souza witnessed by the parishioners of Shirva.