Belgaum Diocese Celebrates Feast of Christ the King With Devotion And Unity

Belgaum, 26 November 2025 — Belgaum diocese celebrated the Feast of Christ the King across parishes and mission stations, bringing together the faithful in prayer, solemn Eucharistic liturgies, adoration, and public processions to honour Christ’s reign and close the liturgical year with renewed commitment. 

At the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Family Rosary of Fatima, Bishop Derek Fernandes presided over the celebration, which included zone-wise adoration before concluding with a reverent Eucharistic procession that saw vibrant parish participation. 

At St Anne’s Church, Alnavar, the celebration carried added significance as a group of children received their First Holy Communion. Fr. Nelson Pinto highlighted St Carlo Acutis as a model of Eucharistic devotion for young people. Processions and acts of adoration were also held at St Michael’s Church, Hidkal Dam; St Mary’s Church, Bagalkot; St Joseph’s Church, Keshwapur–Hubli; Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Dharwad; and St Paul’s Church, Hubli.

By Fr. Alwin Christopher George Secretary

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