Gunadala Sanctuary, the Lourdes of Andrha Pradesh turns 100

In the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh a large crowd took part this morning in the Eucharistic liturgy for the centenary of the Mary Matha shrine in Gunadala, in the diocese of Vijiawada. The liturgy – the heart of three days of celebrations – was presided by the Apostolic Nuncio in India.
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Gunadala Sanctuary, the Lourdes of Andrha Pradesh turns 100

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