Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Celebrated in Xellim
The Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Xellim-Loliem, gathered in large numbers on May 13, 2025, to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima with deep devotion and reverence.

The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Fr. Silvestre D’Souza, OCD, Provincial Superior of the Karnataka-Goa Province of the Discalced Carmelites. He was joined by Fr. Rovel D’Souza, OCD, Superior of the Divine Springs Retreat Centre, Xellim; Fr. Teodosio Fernandes, OCD, Chaplain of the chapel; Fr. Alphonse Britto, OCD, Provincial Councillor; and several other priests in concelebration.

Preaching on the theme, “Mother Mary inspires us to renew our lives by deepening our life of prayer,” Fr. Silvestre encouraged the faithful to seek inner renewal and spiritual growth through a closer relationship with God, drawing inspiration from the life and example of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The chapel choir led the liturgical singing, adding beauty and solemnity to the prayerful atmosphere. At the end of the celebration, Fr. Teodosio Fernandes expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the feast, including the clergy, choir, volunteers, and parishioners.

The feast was preceded by a nine-day novena featuring special Masses and spiritual reflections. The entire celebration stood as a powerful testimony to the parish community’s unity and unwavering devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.