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Diocesan Women's Association Annual Day celebrated at Udupi

Published On : 25 Apr 2015   |  Reported By : Richard D'Souza


In his address the Bishop praised the diocesan women for their role in the community in various issues. He urged them to form strong association with more members in order to develop the life of women and to give leadership training for women. There will be 327 self-help groups in the 5 deaneries of diocese, which would be satisfactory development but there is room for more. He called on women to take leadership in the upcoming panchayat elections and procure seats in the panchayat. He also called on the women for development and growth of Konkani culture and traditions.

Rev Fr. Valerian Mendonca, the Spiritual Director of Diocesan Sthree Sanghaton also spoke during the occasion. Rev Fr. Reginald Pinto Director of SAMPADA, Very Rev. Fr. Fredrick Mascarenhas Dean of Udupi Deanery and parish priest of Udupi Church, Shalet Furtado Resource Person of the occasion, Rev. Sr. Treza Martis Convener of Diocesan Women’s Association, Jennifer Menezes President of Diocesan Sthree Sanghaton, Shaila Lewis Secretary were also present on the dais.

The program started with invocation of prayers conducted by Kundapur Deanery women. The occasion was inaugurated by Bishop by watering a Rose plant. A CD, which was composed by Fr. Valerian Mendonca lauding the Sthree Sanghaton was released during the occasion.

Sr. Treza Martis also gave her message during the occasion. Shaila Lewis presented the annual report of the Sanghaton.

Earlier Jennifer Menezes welcomed all the participants and Dorin D’Souza proposed vote of thanks. Judith Fernandes and Violet Castalino compered the program. Various entertainment programs like skit, dance and singing were held.

At the end, general body meeting was also held. More than 300 women of the diocese participated during the celebration of the annual day of Diocesan Women Association.

 







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