Kanajar, February 09: In preparation for the Titular feast of Our Lady of Lourdes to be celebrated on Thursday, 11th of February, three day novena prayers to our Lady of Lourdes started on February 08, 2010. Rosary started at 3.45 PM which was followed by a mass. The novena prayers were held in front of the Grotto at Our Lady of Lourdes church, Kanajar.

On feast day (11th February) Eucharistic celebrations will commence at 10 AM. Rev Fr. Denis Moras Prabhu (Vicar general, Mangalore Diocese) will be the main celebrant.