Catholic Sabha, Bendur unit, Mangalore celebrates silver jubilee
Mangaluru: The silver jubilee of Catholic Sabha, Bendur unit, Mangalore was held at Msgr Lesly Shenoy community hall on April 19, 2022 at 6.30 pm. The programme began with 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 Vicarvar of Episcopal City Varado, Mr Stany Lobo Catholic Sabha President of Mangalore Centre, Mrs Noreen Pinto, President , Episcopal city Varado, Catholic Sabha 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 the brief report of the Bendur unit for 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. Fr Vincent Monteiro, in his address congratulated Catholic Sabha for the good work.
Mr Kishore Fernandes, President presented the mementos to the guests. Mr Ronald Valder,proposed vote of thanks.The programme was presided over by Mr Kishore Fernandes.The programme was compered by Mr Leslie Rego.