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Exposition Schedule

THE SOLEMN OPENING – The solemn opening will be on 21 November 2024. The solemn Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by the procession carrying the Sacred Relics from the Basilica to the Cathedral.
VENERATION – Everyday, veneration of the Sacred Relics of the Saint will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no veneration on 5th January 2025.
MASSES – Everyday, there will be 7 Masses in Konkani and one Mass in English. The timings are as follows: 6 am / 7.15 am / 8.30 am/ 9.45 am / 11am / 3.30 pm/ 5 pm / 6.15 pm (In English)
SPECIAL COUNTER FOR SICK AND DISABLED – Wheelchair facility will be available at the gate in front of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
SOLEMN CLOSING – The solemn closing of the Exposition will be on 05th January 2025. The prayers in the Cathedral will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by the solemn procession. The closing holy Eucharist will follow.
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