Three-Day Retreat at St. Anthony’s Church, Hosanagara

Shivamogga, February 23, 2026: A three-day retreat was held at St. Anthony’s Church, Hosanagara, from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. The retreat was conducted by the Yesusparsha Team, led by Fr. Franklin D’Souza, with Prolife Manjula Joy and Br. Kiran as part of the team.

The retreat began on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with the Way of the Cross. At 5:45 p.m., Fr. Franklin D’Souza led Praise and Worship and preached on Mark 6:14-29, “Meaning of Lent and Formation of Conscience.” Prolife Manjula Joy then spoke on “Prolife” based on John 10:10. Fr. Franklin D’Souza led Adoration and celebrated the Holy Eucharist.

On Saturday, February 21, the day started with Praise and Worship led by Br. Kiran and Fr. Franklin D’Souza. Prolife Manjula Joy spoke on “Commandments,” followed by Fr. Franklin’s reflection on “Repentance and Reconciliation” from Luke 15:20-28. He then led Adoration and Holy Eucharist.

Sunday, February 22, began at 9:00 a.m. with Praise and Worship led by Br. Kiran and Prolife Manjula Joy. At 9:30 a.m., Fr. Franklin D’Souza guided participants on preparation for confession from Luke 15:1-10. Confessions were heard from 10:30 a.m., while the Blessed Sacrament was exposed and Prolife Manjula Joy led Adoration. The retreat concluded at 1:00 p.m. with the final blessing and Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Franklin D’Souza.

Parish Priest Fr. Simon Horta OFM Cap. expressed gratitude to the team and all participants for making the retreat a spiritually enriching experience.