Udupi: Richard D’Souza of Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur elected Prez of SVP Society
By Collin D’Souza
Bellevision Media Network
Udupi, 15 Mar 2014: Richard D’Souza of Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur near here was elected president of newly-formed Society of St Vincent de Paul of Kallianpur deanery with effect from April 2014.
After the formation of Udupi diocese, its diocesan central council was separated from Mangalore diocese. Meanwhile, the Kallianpur deanery will form separate area council shortly.
The Kallianpur council was formed at Ozanum Home for the Aged mini conference hall a few days ago. Udupi diocese central council president Gracian Buthello, Udupi council president Boniface D’Souza, secretary Fredrick Sequeira, Trustee’s of Ozanum, Kallianpur deanery officials and others were present during the election.
Oother office bearers of Kallianpur council - Denis D’Souza of Mount Rosary and Sr Celestine D’Almieda of Brahmavar are vice presidents, Donath Lewis of Mount Rosary as secretary and Felix Pinto of Kemmannu as treasurer.
At present, Richard D’Souza is serving as president of Society of Vincent de Paul, Milagres Cathedral. He is also designated president of Catholic Sabha Milagres Cathedral unit. He has also served as general secretary of Catholic Sabha Udupi region and secretary of Catholic Sabha, Kallianpur deanery as well. He also serves as journalist for both press and e-media.