Kuwait: Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) Felicitates Udupi Bishop

By Remy-Piusnagar,Kuwait
Bellevision Media Network

Kuwait, 27 April 2014: April 24th Thursday 2014 was indeed a historical event to be written in the history of Udupi Diocese as the parishioner of Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait held a grand felicitation celebration to mark the event of His Excellency Dr. Jerald Lobo, the First Bishop of newly  erected Udupi Diocese.

The Pius Nagar Parishioners in Kuwait shared their joy of the unique celebration of His Excellency Dr.Jerald Lobo on being the first bishop of Udupi. On this joyful occasion the P.W.C.K families  of Kuwait organized a memorable event at the Hi Dine Restaurant in honour of His Excellency Dr.Jerald I. Lobo. As a formal welcome the President of P.W.C.K, Mr.Richard Menezes welcomed the main celebrant Most Rev.Dr.Jerald I. Lobo and the dignitaries Rev.Fr.Noel D’Almeda, Mr.Louis D’costa and Richard Menezes on the dias and greeted them with buquets of flowers by our parish kids.The program started with a prayer by Sunil Menezes which was followed by a prayer dance by invoking the blessings of the almighty god and the dance was beautifully choreographed by Mrs. Mable.

Living Testimony of His Excellency Dr.Jerald , early life and nearly 40 years of his priest hood about this vibrant personality and his involvement of religious, spiritual and social cause was shared by the Gen secretary of P.W.C.K  Mr. Remy  Fernandes  in a very special and unique way. Success and fulfillment  have rewarded  of his  missionary vision and service towards the community.  His Excellency , a very cheerful person , Now he has been appointed as the new bishop of newly erected Udupi Diocese which is a proud moment for all catholics of  Udupi  diocese. Truly Most Rev.Dr.Jerald Lobo has made things happen with his energetic leadership and qualities of a true friend.

 

 

 

As the cake symbolizes celebrations of the joy the cake was cut and the parishioners applauded to congratulate. A melodious felicitation song was sung by Mrs.Glades Noronha and group. His Excellancy was felicitated by PWCK in a very traditional way by honouring hin with a shawl, garland, fruits and flowers and  was presented with a momento  by Rev.Fr.Noel and dignitaries present on stage.

We got to know His Excellency  Dr.Jerald I. Lobo more closely as he shared his experience of his religious life   and in complete detail  he shared about the work he and his team dedicated on Udupi Diocese with vision and mission and he also  extended his deepest gratitude for the love shown on him on this occasion.

A big number of joyful Pius Nagar parishioners and the invited guests  attended the function. Mr.Roshan Quadras proposed  the Vote of thanks, by thanking Bishop and Fr.Noel  for gracing the occasion to be with us and all sponsors for their support and help that led  the function to a huge success. Re.Fr .Noel  rendered grace before meals  and a delicious mouth watering dinner by Hi Dine Restaurant was served. The well organized and memorable event came to an end, and this beautiful historical event in the church history will never be forgotten for all those who attended the same. This whole event was beautifully compared by Mr.Glades Noronha and Mr.Remy Fernandes.