Anugraha Ashram : St. Francis of Assisi Feast
On 13th of October, 2016, St. Francis of Assisi feast was celebrated in a very grand scale at Anugraha Ashram, Halbarga, Bidar. The VG of the Diocese Rev. Fr. Stanly Lobo presided over the celebration. Fr. Balraj the brother of Fr. Prashanth, parish priest of Halbarga was the preacher at the solemn mass. There were many priest and nuns from around who witnessed the celebration. Everyone experienced the grace of God. The parish devotees were spiritually nourished.

The celebration began as Rev. Fr. Deepak OFM Cap blessed the statue of St. Francis for the solemn procession into the Halbarga city. Though there were less devotees at the beginning of the procession all the priests and nuns joined the procession accompanied by VG of the Diocese. Fr. Karunesh preached to the public addressing all the people of Halbarga about the significance of the Feast. Returning from procession the solemn mass began with prayers and bhajans etc. At the end of the Mass the Parish Priest Fr. Prashanth OFM Cap thanked all the priests and generous people who made the day beautiful by honouring them with gifts and candles. Thus the celebration ended with sumptuous meal to all the parish people and all the guests. The staff of Anugraha School worked hard to make the day grand and beautiful.