Mangalore Diocese News

Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 8 : The Annual Feast and Annual General Body meeting of St. Christopher Association ( R) , Mangalore was held on 6th August, 2023.

In the morning, the Emeritus Bishop, Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza celebrated the Holy Mass at Rosario Cathedral and blessed the vehicles of Members, thereafter.

Later the General Body of the Association was held at the Rosario Cultural Hall. Bishop Aloysius was present as the President of the function. Mrs. Sandra Maria Loreen, General Manager, Karnataka Bank was the Chief Guest.

During the function, the children of the members of the Association, who secured distinctions and Ranks in the academic studies were honoured with cash prizes and Gifts. Also the children of the members were given cash assistance for Books, etc.

One, Kum. Primal Furtado, a daughter of the member was honoured for her securing place in National Level Pistol Shooting and the member, Sri Denzil Antony Lobo was felicitated for his winning “Great Agriculturist Award” in Integrated Agriculture System.

The Chief Guest in her speech, lauded the good work and various useful programmes being conducted by the Association for its members, she wished every success to this 56 years old St. Christopher Association.

In his presidential message Bishop Aloysius, while congratulating the children for their achievement in their academics, advised them not to seek jobs in foreign countries. Instead, work in their own country, India, by being helpful to their parents and being name and fame to the society as well as their own country.

At the beginning, the Assn. President Dr John D’Silva welcomed the gathering Secretary, Sri Sunil Lobo read the 2022-23 period annual report and was accordingly adopted  and passed. M/s Sunil Gonsalves, Chartered Accountants, Mangalore has been appointed as the Auditor for the period 2023-24. Mr John Baptist Gomes, Vice President proposed a Vote of Thanks. Mrs. Leena D’Souza and Mr. Lancy D’Cunha , members of our Association compered the whole programme. Mr Jerald D’Souza Asst. Secretary was present at the function.