Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Sep 23, 2024 : The Episcopal City Deanery and Chair in Christianity jointly organised  Pastoral Parishad members' convention at Father Muller hospital convention centre on September 22 between 5.30 to 8.00 pm. The Varado Pastoral Parishad members and the Parish Pastoral Parishad members of  11 Parishes were present.

The program began with the prayer song led by the Bijai Parish. The Dean Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, introduced the program and  highlighted the occasion of convention and welcomed the gathering. The Fr Muller medical College hospital presented a qawwali highlighting the past, present and future of the church. 

The main topic was presented and the speakers were introduced by Fr Maxim D Souza. Rev Dr. J.B.Saldanha spoke on the state of affairs before the Vatican council II and highlighted the changes linking it to today's state of affairs. Mr. Francis D Cunha spoke on the opportunities of the lay faithful in the church to be  involved and Rev Dr Antony George Pinto enumerated the present day challenges that the Clergy, Religious and lay faithful face in the Holy Mother the church. Jeppu Parish enacted the Parable of the Sower, the Bendur Parish youth presented the values of the family insisting on  bonding , to be successful in life

The Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, appreciating the Mangalorean community, called on the commitment  in  service and synodality. He also explained the relevance of the church to modern times.

The moderator stated the necessity of  the Parish Pastoral Parishad  , the commissions and the stipulated bodies of the church to build up a community and the status  of the people of God. Dr Ritesh and Dr Shannon compered the program. Mr John D Silva proposed the vote of thanks. The participants appreciated the input sessions. All joined  the dinner with a sense of joy and togetherness. Around 560 people were present.