MANGALURU: The Holy Cross Church of Kulshekar in Mangaluru, more famously known as ‘Cordel Church’, is all set to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The church has decided to celebrate this occasion with a Thanksgiving mass on September 14 and September 17, said Father Clifford Fernandes, parish priest of the church.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday, Fr Clifford said that the church came into existence on September 14, 1873.
Kulshekar was then a part of Milagres Church. Fr Alexander Dubois, parish priest of Milagres Church, who used to visit this place for the spiritual service of the Christians of this region, took the first step in realizing the dream of the Catholic devotees by laying the foundation stone for the Holy Cross Church.
Fr Dubois was loved by all and came to be popularly known as Frad Swamy. The day is also celebrated as the feast of the Holy Cross. The centenary was celebrated in 1973; the post-centenary silver jubilee (125 years) was observed in 1998 and now the 150th anniversary of this extraordinary event is being celebrated.
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