Moodbidri Catholic Sabha silver jubilee valedictory held

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jan 30, 2018: Catholic Sabha celebrated its Silver Jubilee of installation at Alangar Church grounds on January 28, 2018. "Catholic Samajotsav" the mega convention of Catholics, displaying the unity and strength of the community  was the highlight of this celebration. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bishop of Mangalore Aloysius Paul DSouza presided over the programme. Leaders who gave able leadership to the community were present. The guests were community NRI entrepreneur Ronald Colaco,  Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh  Spiritual Director Rev.  Mathew Vas,  Moodbidri Deanery Dean Rev. Paul Sequeira,  MLC & Chief Whip - Karnataka Govt Ivan DSouza, MLA J.R. Lobo, Former Minister and MLA K. Abhayachanadra Jain,  Zilla Panchayat Member Sucharitha Shetty , Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh President Anil Lobo and Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh President Valerian Fernandes.

The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp , Anil Lobo playing the traditional "Gumat" and Ronald Colaco  blooming the arecanut flower (’bhingari’). Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh President Anil Lobo delivered keynote address on vision and future of Catholic Sabha.

Four achievers from Community who showed great achievement in their respective fields were felicitated on this occasion. They included Bishop Peter Sebastian Goveas - bishop of Bettiah Diocese, Bihar; NRI entrepreuner Ronald Colaco; DySP - Crime Record Bureau (CCRB) Mangaluru, Valentine D’ Souza  and IAS Officer Michelle Queenie D’Costa.

Social and political resolutions for the welfare of the community were presented by Silver Jubilee Committee Convener Gerald D’Costa Siddakatte which were unanimously accepted by the community.

Two community associations  Entrepreneurs’ Association and Agricuturists’ Association were flagged off during this occasion by MLC Ivan DSouza.

Catholic Sabha Moodbidri Deanery president Harry Rego welcomed the gathering. Deanery Secretary Lloyd Rego presented past 25 years report. Manohar Cutinha Hosabettu delivered vote of thanks. Catholic Sabha past preisdent Andrew DSouza Palakda beautifully compered the programme along with Clotilda Miranda Paladka. More than 5,000 people participated in the program.