Ethiopia - Feast of Mary Help of Christians in Dilla
Dilla, Ethiopia – May 2023 - The parish feast of Mary Help of Christian at Don Bosco Dilla, Ethiopia, was celebrated on May 28, 2023. The celebration started from the compound of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. Prayers were said and the parish choir members sings songs for the occasion. After some prayers, the procession proceeded from the Sisters' compound to the parish church. Some members of the parish council carried the statue of Mary while priests, sisters, and faithful followed. The Holy Mass was celebrated and after Mass, a simple lunch was offered to all those who attended the celebration. Around 200 people from the outstation came to attend the celebration. Altogether there were about a thousand who attended the feast day celebration.
Abba Lijo Vadakkan SDB