Fr. Edwin D'Souza SDB

It is with the great joy of Easter that I begin this letter wishing you the blessings of the Risen Lord and fervently praying that He bless you, your family and all your intentions. May his Resurrection be for each of us a sign of encouragement and hope!

On behalf of all our poor students, the semi orphans and the marginalized youngsters in all our institutions and our mission centers I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for all the support you give us. It is very much appreciated.

The month of May that follows is always a special month for us here at the Shrine. We look forward to two significant feasts. The feast of St. Dominic Savio on the 6th of May and the feast of the titular of our Shrine – Mary Help of Christians on the 24th of May. I take this opportunity to invite you to join us for the two novenas leading up to these feasts. We will be glad to place your petitions on the altar and lift them in prayer for you during our novena services. 

Here at this Marian Shrine, we remember you in a special way with gratitude, during our daily Holy Masses and devotions and every Saturday during the Perpetual Novena to Mary Help of Christians. We pray for all our benefactors and their intentions. You and your family are in our prayers.  

Imploring the blessings of Lord and entrusting you and your dear ones to the care and the protection of Our Blessed Mother, I thank you once again for your generosity and your support. 

Yours sincerely and gratefully,