Feast of Infant Jesus, Madanthyar
Infant Jesus annual feast at Asha Deepa, Madanthyar, was celebrated with great solemnity on 26th January 2018. The concelebrated high mass – with 27 priests –commenced at 5:30 PM. It was well attended by over 500 devotees from in and around Madanthyar and the neighbouring parishes like Badyar and Belhangady.

Rev. Dr. Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues Ocd, the superior of St. Joseph's Monastery,Carmel Hil, Mangalore presided over the Eucharist and preached a relevant homily on the them: “Internal freedom for a fruitful life.” He spoke on how we can attain total freedom and become fruitful by change of heart and mind. The devotees left the campus with real joy and spiritual enhancement. After the celebration refreshment was shared with all the devotees, while priests and religious were served monastic festal dinner to enhance fraternity and well being.