It is disappointing to note this year the Feast or Novena to Our Lady will not be publicly celebrated due to the current COVID situation. The Basilica will be closed for visits or public worship from the 28.08.2020 - 10.09.2020. The Novenas, Eucharistic liturgies and other devotions will be conducted online.
CELEBRATING THE FEAST OF NATIVITY OF MOTHER MARY
Your Excellency, Most Rev Dr Peter Machado,
Metropolitan Archbishop of Bangalore.
Hearty Greetings from Francis in the most precious name of Christ Jesus!
All of us are awestruck and full of commendation for your care, concern and compassion for the faithful of the Archdiocese especially in reaching out during this complex corona circumstances. We are also extremely overwhelmed by the studious steps taken by the ACC in live streaming the daily Eucharistic celebrations, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the recitation of the Holy Rosary and various other catechetical & catechesis programs throughout the week creatively and relentlessly.
It is indeed frustrating to note that the annual Novena & the Nativity of our Blessed Mother…
Let thy will be done according to the mother Mary's desire... if so!