The statue of St Joseph Vaz was carried in a solemn religious procession from Our Lady of Patrocinio Chapel to the shrine of St Joseph Vaz located near the house of his birth. The entire route was decorated with welcome arcs as the procession wound its way to the Shrine. A concelebrated Eucharistic celebration was held at the Shrine to mark the feast, which was attended by a large number of people. Fr Kevin was the main celebrant at the feast Mass, while the Parish priest of St John the Baptist Church, Benaulim Fr Nelson Colaco and Chaplain of Our Lady of Patrocinio chapel Fr Benjamin were amongst the priests who concelebrated the Mass. Earlier, Fr Benjamin told the media that the people have celebrated the feast of St Joseph Vaz this year after his sainthood two days ago. He made an appeal to the people in general to install a statue of St Joseph Vaz at the altar and spread the knowledge of the Rosary amongst the people and follow his footsteps. From next year, Fr Benjamin said the novenas preceding the feast will be held at the shrine near the house of his birth, starting with the Rosary at 5.15 pm followed by the Novena Mass.
Birth place Benaulim reverberates
MARGAO: The feast of St Joseph Vaz was celebrated with pomp, gaiety and religious fervour at his birth place Benaulim on Friday evening.
