Mangalore Diocese News

News : Arwin Fernandes
Photos : Rolvish Fernandes

Bantwal, April 9, 2023 : The Public Bus Stand opposite St Thomas the Apostle Church Nirkan (Vogga) which was newly built by Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R.) Nirkan Unit, was inaugurated on 9th of April (Easter Sunday) at 9:15 in the morning.

The President Mr Alphonse Fernandes welcomed the gathering.

The Parish Priest of Nirkan Church and also the Spiritual director of Nirkan Unit Rev Fr Leo William Lobo & Mr Stany Lobo - The President of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R.) inaugurated by cutting the ribbon (Yellow and White) one by one.

Thereafter Rev Dr Ronald Serrao, the Rector of St Joseph's Seminary Jeppu- Mangalore blessed the bus stand and led the Prayer.

The inaugurator Rev Fr Leo William Lobo wished the members of Nirkan Unit for the completion of the new project.

On this Occasion, Mr Vincent Bennis - Vice President of Nirkan Parish; Sr Sevrine Fernandes, HM of St Thomas Hr Primary School - Nirkan; Sr Celine Vas - Superior of Holy Family Convent, Nirkan; Mrs Anisha Fernandes, Secretary and Office bearers; Ex Presidents and members of Catholic Sabha Nirkan Unit were present on this occasion. The parishioners and peoples of locality were also present at this moment and extended good wishes on the completion of the Project.

At the end, President Mr Alphonse Fernandes thanked the sponsors and voted his thanks to all the gatherings present over there.