Shirva, 08 Oct 2011: The Catholic Women’s Council of Shirva Deanery organised ‘Man-Woman and Relationship’ Camp was organised by the Catholic Women’s Council (CWC) on Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 2.30 pm in the Don Bosco School Hall, Shirva on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti to highlight the values taught by Gandhiji.
Udupi Zilla Panchayat member Mrs. Stella Ida Gibba D’Souza inaugurated the camp by lighting the candle and wished all success to the camp. Mrs. Severine D’Sa f Belman introduced the chief speaker-Mrs. Renita D’Souza, Lecturer of MSW in Milagres College, Kallianpur.
Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish Priest oof Shirva and the Spiritual Director in his message referred t man-woman relationship with reference to the Eden Garden incident and modern marital relationships.
Mrs. Renita D’Souza, in her key-note address spoke on how parents can give love and care to the children rather than material things. She also highlighted the exposure and impact of the mass media. She pointed out the role of women, education, domination, lack of values in marital relationships, etc. Following the lecture, Mrs. renita D’Souza answered various questions posed by the participants.
Entertainment programme was organised by Pernal and Belman Units of the CWC. Varado President Mrs. Violet Castelino of Pamboor welcomed the guests and participants, Varadoo secretary Mrs. Maria J. Mathias of Shirva proposed the vote of thanks and Mrs. Cynthia Pinto of Pernal, the Varado Treasurer compeered the programme. Around 140 Catholic women from Shirva Deanery participated in the camp.