Mangaluru: Thousands of devotees thronged to Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, on Thursday January 14 to celebrate the annual feast of Infant Jesus and sought spiritual help and divine blessings.

Masses were held in different languages throughout the day.

Archbishop of Bhopal Dr Leo Cornelio guided the solemn mass along with Provincial OCD Fr Charles Serrao, Superior Fr Joe Tauro, Director of the Shrine Fr Elias and other priests.

Sources from the parish informed that a thanksgiving mass will be held at 10:30am at the shrine on Friday January 15. Inner Healing session will be held at 5 pm followed by a Konkani mass at 6 pm.