As part of the three-day Christmas Carnival from Dec. 21 to 23 at St. Philomena’s Church premises in city, the imposing Church structure has been colourfully illuminated to beckon the visitors in large numbers to witness the day-long fun-filled events.
Mysore/Mysuru: The fun and frolic of a winter carnival, rolled into one exciting event, the ‘Christmas Carnival,’ began at St. Philomena’s Church in city this morning. The three-day carnival will conclude on Dec. 23. Fr. Staney Almeda, Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Cathedral in St. Philomena’s Church, speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, said…
Mysore/Mysuru: St. Philomena’s Church, Mysuru, has announced its upcoming Christmas Carnival-2023, the second edition of a fun-filled event embracing the spirit of the holiday season. The Carnival will take place from Dec. 21 to 23 at its premises in city from 10 am to 10 pm. This festive celebration aims to bring all the communities…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Alumni Association of St. Mary’s School, St. Philomena’s Church premises, had organised a function at a hotel in city recently to honour four retired teachers of St. Mary’s School (1978-82 batch). The retired teachers, who were felicitated are Shaheen Taj, Sherli Narona, Jaya Chinappa and M. Elizabeth. MLA Tanveer Sait, an alumnus of…
Mysore/Mysuru: After a two-year gap due to COVID pandemic, Christmas was celebrated by Christian community members with grandeur and gaiety in the city last night. All Churches in the city were specially decorated for the grand celebration, marked by Carol singing and Holy Mass. The devotees who congregated at St. Philomena’s Church joined the mass…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Apostolic Nuncio to India, Most Rev. Leopoldo Girelli, who is Pope Francis’ Ambassador to India, visited St. Philomena’s Church in city yesterday. The Vatican Ambassador to India and Nepal, participating in the prayer meeting, prayed for the well-being of all. Later, Bishop of Mysuru Most Rev. Dr. K.A. William, Bishop Emeritus Rev. Thomas…
Mysore/Mysuru: Come December, the festive atmosphere descends on the city with Christian community members busy in festive shopping, decorating their houses and Churches. Cake makers too have geared up for the festive season, by baking varieties of cakes. City’s major Churches too are decked up and illuminated for Christmas and special Christmas programmes have been…
Mysore/Mysuru: Christian brethren today observed Good Friday, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with religious fervour in city. The day is hailed as a symbol of devotion, love and sacrifice. Following increase in COVID-19 positive cases day-by-day in the district and the District Administration imposing COVID-19 guidelines, putting a break to huge gatherings in a single…
Christmas celebrations and Vaikunta Ekadashi spread joy as people pray for a disease-free 2021 Mysore/Mysuru: Christmas was not cancelled but it was significantly curtailed in city this year due to COVID contagion and the State Government’s flip-flop on night curfew, timings, restrictions and scale of celebrations. Likewise, Vaikunta Ekadashi too was celebrated in a low-key…
Amidst ‘Janata Curfew’ that highlighted the importance of maintaining social distancing yesterday, two souls came together as the couple entered into wedlock at a choultry in city with countable relatives as can be seen in the picture. The historical St. Philomena’s Church, which is thronged by n-number of devotees and tourists on a regular basis,…
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