Mangalore Diocese News

Report: Arwin Fernandes, Nirkan
Photos: Vinol Crasta, Nirkan

Bantwal, Jan 1 : Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R.) Nirkan Unit organised Christmas Souharda Sambhrama 2023 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Nirkan on 25th December at 5:00 pm.

Rev Fr Leo William Lobo inaugurated the program by cutting the Christmas cake along with the other dignitaries present on the dais. Mr Austin Lobo - President of Catholic Sabha Nirkan Unit presided at this event.

Christmas Souharda Sambhrama messages were given to the gatherings by Mr Shantharam Prabhu – Retired Teacher; Janab Adam Saheb – Teacher of Govt college, Vogga and Mr Joyal Lobo – Headmaster, Govt High school, Nainad.

On this occasion, Mr Laxmi Narayana Sharma, President of Kavalpadur Gram Panchayat; Mrs Flavy D'Souza – President of Catholic Sabha Bantwal Deanery; Mr Vincent Bennis –Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council, Nirkan; Parishioners as well as people from the surroundings were present.

Mr Stany Lobo – Immediate past president of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R.) as well as ex president of Catholic Sabha Nirkan Unit welcomed the gatherings; Mrs Anisha Fernandes conveyed vote of thanks and Mr Alphonse Fernandes compered the programme.