PANAJI: The Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa will be closed the whole day from 6 am through 6 pm for tourists, visitors and others on September 18, on account of religious services.
On Wednesday, Masses will be celebrated for the Catholics as usual at 7 am in Konkani and 8 am in English. The Priestly Ordination of three Jesuit deacons will commence at 10 am and it will be conferred by Archbishop of Goa and Daman Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrao. Entrance for the services will be only for the special invitees of those to be ordained, states a press note issued by Fr Patricio Fernandes, S.J. Rector of the Basilica of Bom Jesus.
