Mangalore Diocese News

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Mangaluru, Apr 20 : The silver jubilee of Catholic Sabha Bendur unit was held at Msgr Lesly Shenoy community hall on 19th April 2022 at 6.30 pm.

The programme began with a welcome dance by St Agnes Pry. School children. The guests Fr Walter D Mello, Spiritual Director , Catholic Sabha ; Fr Vincent Monteiro, Parish priest , Bendur and Dean of Episcopal city Deanery ; Mr Stany Lobo, President, Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh ; Mrs Noreen Pinto, President , Catholic Sabha Episcopal city deanery were escorted to the dais by Mr Kishore Fernandes, President, Bendur unit; Mr Ronald Valder, Secretary and Mr Lancy Lasrado, Convenor. Mr Kishore Fernandes welcomed the guests with floral bouquets.

The program was inaugurated by Fr Walter D Mello by lighting the lamp. In his opening remarks, he called upon the youth to take charge of the present situation and act positively.

Secretary Mr Ronald Valder gave a brief report of the Bendur unit for the past 25 years and he also gave the report of the activities during the silver jubilee year.

The past presidents were felicitated by Mr Stany Lobo. The achievements of the past presidents were read by Mr Lancy Lasrado. Mr Felix Pinto spoke on behalf of past presidents.

Mr Stany Lobo addressed the gathering and called upon the members to work for the betterment of the community. The donors were felicitated by Fr Vincent Monteiro, who in his address, congratulated Catholic Sabha for the good work.

Mr Kishore Fernandes, the President presided over the programme and presented the mementos to the guests. Mr Ronald Valder proposed vote of thanks. The programme was compered by Mr Leslie Rego.