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A Christmas unlike any, as Mumbai misses midnight mass


A Christmas unlike any, as Mumbai misses midnight mass
While special masses for Christmas were planned by churches in Mumbai hours before midnight and most attended the masses online, the “community dimension” was missing, Astrid Lobo said.
December 25, 2020 1:23:19 am
Evening mass at St John Church at Ballard Pier on the eve of Christmas. (Photo: Ganesh Shirsekar)
Every year on the eve of Christmas, Astrid Lobo, a scientist, would have an early dinner, pick out her best dress, and make sure she reaches the Holy Name Cathedral in Colaba on time. This year, however, she was in her Mahalaxmi home with her husband, two children and house help attending a prayer service online. Lobo, who has been part of the church choir, said there is much to miss this Christmas. ....

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