Mangalore Diocese News

Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 24 : The Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R), Angelore Unit, in collaboration with the Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue, Angelore Church, is thrilled to announce the Men's Volleyball and Women's Throw ball Tournament scheduled for Sunday, December 10, 2023. The action-packed event will kick off at 8:45 am at the Capitanio School Playground. Mangalore is a place where people of all faiths are existing and living cordially. To enhance the same, Catholic Sabha(R), Angelore unit has organized this sports event.

Contest Rules:

• Volleyball teams will consist of 9 players, with 6 players actively participating (allowing for three substitutes).
• Throw ball teams will comprise 10 players, with a minimum of 7 players on the court (allowing for three substitutes).
• No age restrictions apply.
• Each team must have a minimum of 4 players, with at least 2 players on the ground, from Non-Christians. (To encourage interreligious participation)
• The tournament is open to parishes within the City and Episcopal City Varado, allowing multiple teams from a single parish.
• A trophy will be awarded along with first and second prize.
• Remuneration will be provided to each participating team.

For further details, please contact the Convener Felix Moras: 9448476546 or Secretary of the Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue Rajesh Misquith: 9448428113.

The details were revealed in a Press Meet held on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 10.30am, at Press club, Urwa, Mangaluru.

Members Present at the Press Meet:

Felix Moras,Convener, Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue, Angelore Church
Roshan Patrao, President, Catholic Sabha, Angelore Unit
Rev Fr William Menezes, Parish Priest, Angelore Church
Roy Castelino,Convener, Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue, Diocese of Mangalore
Rajesh Misquith, Secretary, Commission for Inter-Religious Dialogue, Diocese of Mangalore
Loleena Dsouza, Secretary, Parish Council