![Udupi: Grand Ceremony marks the inauguration of Udupi Diocese and Installation of Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo Udupi: Grand Ceremony marks the inauguration of Udupi Diocese and Installation of Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo](upimages/Oct1512-News-UdupiDiocese.jpg)
Udupi: Grand Ceremony marks the inauguration of Udupi Diocese and Installation of Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo
In one of the most memorable gatherings of thousands of people and in the presence of a number of dignitaries the newly formed Diocese of Udupi was inaugurated and Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo was installed as the first Bishop of the new diocese on Monday, October 15, 2012 in a grand ceremony that started at 2 pm and ended at 7.30 pm in the huge ground of the Milagres Cathedral.
![Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo: First Bishop of newly created Udupi Diocese Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo: First Bishop of newly created Udupi Diocese](upimages/Oct1412-News-DrGerald.jpg)
Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo: First Bishop of newly created Udupi Diocese
The date October 15, 2012 will be etched in the history of Udupi Diocese in particular and that of coastal region of India in general as the date on which the Catholics spread over the administrative district of Udupi got their own diocese and the person of the caliber of Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo became their first Bishop. This had been the dream of thousands of Catholics since long and time has come to redeem this dream by officially erecting the Diocese of Udupi and formally installing Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo as its first Bishop.
![Bellevision.com to mark its decennial celebrations with kid’s photo contest Bellevision.com to mark its decennial celebrations with kid’s photo contest](upimages/Jul1512-News-BVContest.jpg)
Bellevision.com to mark its decennial celebrations with kid’s photo contest
Bellevision.com is completing 10 years of its glorious existence. To mark this occasion, the executive committee of the website is coming up with a kid’s photo contest in coming months and to announce the results during Children’s day on Nov 14th. The contest will be held in 2 categories, namely for kids aged 0-2 years and 2-5 years. This contest is open to all the people of Karnataka origin residing world over irrespective of cast, creed and religion. 3 prizes will be given to winners in each category..
![Project 50: Education Support Fund to support the less fortunate Project 50: Education Support Fund to support the less fortunate](upimages/Jul0312-News-EdnFund1.jpg)
Project 50: Education Support Fund to support the less fortunate
Bellevision has been supporting economically weaker families to help their children to pursue higher education as well as basic education since the past 10 years. Bellevision considers it as a moral responsibility to support in educating the economically backward and needy students as the knowledge they gain today through formal education will enhance their lives and they can live a better life. Every year Bellevision committee members voluntarily contribute the amount and also seek help from generous people to realize this project.
![Abu Dhabi: Mangalore Konkans lifts ISC-ARAB Udupi Throw Ball Trophy Abu Dhabi: Mangalore Konkans lifts ISC-ARAB Udupi Throw Ball Trophy](upimages/Jun2312-News-ISCTB.jpg)
Abu Dhabi: Mangalore Konkans lifts ISC-ARAB Udupi Throw Ball Trophy
Mangalore Konkans Dubai once again proved to be No.1 throw ball team in the region by lifting prestigious indoor ISC-Arab Udupi Throw Ball Trophy beating their closest rival Konkans Dubai in a thrilling match contested very closely. The final match was played neck-to-neck whereas Konkans Dubai played a superb game. There were tensed moments where Mangalore Konkans really fight very hard to get over Konkans Dubai and win the match finally by 15-13,15-11. [Video] [Album]
![The History of Roman Catholics of Mangalore – Part two The History of Roman Catholics of Mangalore – Part two](upimages/Jun0412-News-MlrCatholics.jpg)
The History of Roman Catholics of Mangalore – Part two
The brief history of the origin and escape from Goa of the Roman Catholics of Mangalore was narrated briefly in the first part of “The History of Roman Catholics of Mangalore”. The second part of the narrative deals in brief the persecution of Mangalorean Konkani Catholics by Tipu Sultan, their captivity and tormented life in Srirangapattana near Mysore for fifteen years and eventually their freedom from tyranny and misfortune...[By Alphonse, Pangla]