Theme of the Day: “The Youth – The Light of the World” Bondel, August 2, 2026: The second day of the Novena in preparation for the Annual Feast of St. Lawrence began with Eucharistic Adoration at 10:30 a.m., followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Rev. Dr Leo Praveen Lasrado, Secretary of the Catholic […]

Following the flag hoisting, Fr Richard Coelho led the Eucharistic Adoration and prayed for the intentions of all devotees. He then celebrated the First Day Novena Mass at 11.30 a.m. Preaching on the theme, “Children are the Fruits of the Kingdom of God,” he urged parents to bring their children to church regularly so that […]

Feast Theme: “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12) Message: “Like St Lawrence, let us love and serve the poor.” 1st Aug 2026 The annual feast celebrations of St Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, began with the ceremonial flag hoisting by V. Rev. Fr Richard Coelho, Vicar Forane of Mangalore City Deanery […]

July 31, 2026: As part of the spiritual preparation for the Annual Feast of St. Lawrence, a special evening of prayer was held at St. Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, on Friday, July 31, at 6:00 p.m., drawing a large number of faithful who gathered in an atmosphere of deep faith and devotion. The prayer […]

The Parish Commission for Bible of St Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, in collaboration with the Commission for Bible, Diocese of Mangalore, successfully concluded the eight-day Bible course “God With Us” on the Gospel of Matthew on 30 July 2026. The Bible classes were conducted by Rev. Dr Vincent Sequeira, Secretary, Commission for Bible, Diocese […]

In preparation for the grand Annual Feast of St Lawrence Church & Shrine, Bondel, the traditional and sacred Votive Offering Procession (ವೊಜ್ಯಾಂಚೊ ಪುರ್ಶ್ಯಾಂವ್) was solemnly held on Sunday, 26 July 2026, at Mount Carmel Central School, Mary Hill. The ceremony commenced at 4:30 p.m. with a devotional hymn presented by the students of YCS, invoking […]