Mangaluru: ‘Prima Primaria, started by Fr Jean Leunis SJ in the Roman College in 1563 became the first community of Sodalities of our Lady. These Sodalities soon sprung up all over the world. These lay communities were instrumental in preserving and transmitting the Ignatian Charism in all areas of life. The congregations had a powerful impact in social and moral life down through all these years. In 1967, the Prima Primaria transformed itself into ‘Christian Life Community’ and thus continues its uninterrupted transmission of the Ignatian Charism amongst the laity. Christian Life Community is not just a new name, given in 1967, but represented the rebirth, almost a new beginning.

CLC will turn 50 in 2017. This jubilee is an important occasion for the whole CLC family. The jubilee year was inaugurated on September 11 at Don Bosco hall, here. Monsignor Denis Moras Prabhu was the chief guest. Flossy Lasrado, former secretary, CLC Mangaluru, Fr Maxim Misquith, ecclesiastical vice assistant, Ullas D’Costa, president, Mangaluru CLC, Jovita Sequeira, secretary and Rolvin D’Silva, treasurer were present for the programme.

Ullas D’Costa, welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering.

CLC golden jubilee year was inaugurated by the guests. The emblem of CLC golden jubilee year was inaugurated by Monsignor Denis Prabhu. He stressed that in these 50 years CLC has helped many people in their spiritual development. Due to this, members are able to take leadership and excel in their life. He encouraged CLC to continue its good work in spiritual development of the members. The report of CLC was presented by Jovita Sequeira. The chief guest then honoured former presidents of CLC, Henry Mascarenhas, Hybert Saldanha and Robin Vas. Main sponsors of the programme Vijay Moras, MD, CFAL (Centre for advanced learning), Rita D’Souza, Ranipura and director of Konkani comedy play Nellu Permannur.

Rolvin Disilva, treasurer of CLC thanked each and everyone for their support and encouragement. The inaugural programme was followed by the Konkani comedy play, 'SBG Travels’, comedy express directed by Nellu Permannur.