Tredicina Devotion to St Anthony of Padua Begins at Jeppu & Milagres Ahead of Annual Feast
Mangaluru: The spiritual atmosphere in Mangalore was enlivened with devotion and anticipation as the Tredicina—a 13-day novena in preparation for the annual feast of St Anthony of Padua—commenced on May 31, 2025, at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, and Milagres Church, Mangaluru.
The inaugural ceremony was marked by the hoisting of the St Anthony’s Flag at the Ashram premises by Rev. Dr Ronald Serrao, Rector of St Joseph Seminary, Jeppu, who also presided over the first novena Mass. He was joined by Rev. Fr J B Crasta, Director of St Anthony’s Charitable Institutions, Rev. Fr Vivian Nishanth Rodrigues, Assistant Director, and Fr Praveen Martis, Administrator of the Ashram.
Earlier in the morning, Fr Vivian Rodrigues celebrated the 6:00 AM Mass for the Ashram residents at the Chapel.
In the evening, Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Designate Director of FMCI, Kankanady, celebrated the novena Mass at the St Anthony Shrine, Milagres Church. In his homily, he reflected on the theme: “Share your bread with the hungry,” resonating with the overarching novena theme, “Accompany the poor alongside St Anthony of Padua and march as pilgrims of hope.” His message encouraged the faithful to embody compassion and solidarity with the marginalized.
The launch of the Tredicina saw a significant gathering of devotees, with hundreds participating at both Jeppu and Milagres centres, united in prayer and devotion.
Triduum in Preparation for the Feast – June 10, 11 & 12
A special Triduum (three-day spiritual preparation) will be held on June 10, 11, and 12, to deepen the faithful’s devotion in the final days leading to the feast.
The sessions will be led and animated by:
- Fr Basil Vas, Parish Priest of Vorkady
- Br Prakash D’Souza, Leader of the Divine Mercy Konkani Charismatic Group, Bandra East, Mumbai
The Triduum will be held at:
- St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Milagres Church, Mangaluru: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
These sessions will include praise and worship, adoration, the Word of God, healing prayers, and spiritual talks to help prepare hearts for the feast of the beloved miracle-worker saint.
Novena Schedule:
The novena continues daily until June 12, featuring:
- Morning Masses at 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu.
- Free lunch served to all devotees attending the Novena Masses at the Ashram.
- Evening Mass at 6:00 PM at Milagres Church, Mangalore.
Annual Feast Celebrations – June 13, 2025:
The Solemn Annual Feast of St Anthony will be celebrated with festal Masses at Jeppu and Milagres:
- 6:00 AM: Festal Mass at St Anthony Ashram, Jeppu, celebrated by Fr Rohith D’Costa, Director, DBCLC, Mangala Jyothi.
- 10:30 AM: Solemn Festal Mass at Jeppu, presided over by Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop Emeritus of Mangalore.
- 8:00 AM: Festal Mass at Milagres Church by Very Rev. Msgr Maxim L Noronha, Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore.
- 4:30 PM: Malayalam Mass at Milagres Church, celebrated by Very Rev. Saho Abraham, Director, Mount Carmel, Kannur.
- 6:00 PM: Solemn Concelebrated Festal Mass at Milagres Church, presided over by Most Rev. Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore.
The faithful are warmly invited to join these sacred days of devotion, encounter God’s grace through the intercession of St Anthony, and renew their commitment to walk with the poor as pilgrims of hope.
Report & Photos: Canara Communication Centre, Mangalore
