Kallianpura, 21 March 2011: Catholic Sabha Udupi Zonal conference and celebration of the birth centenary of Mother Theresa was held on 20th march 2011 here at Mount Rosary Millennium hall Santhekatte Kallianpur. The Conference was attended by 600 delegates and invitees from 4 Varados Udupi Varado, Shirva Varado, Kallianpur Varado and Kundapur Varado’s respectively.
The conference began with a prayer service by the members of Mount Rosary unit followed by a short play regarding the life of Mother Theresa by the members of Gangolli unit.
Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh central president Mr Walter Cyril Pinto inaugurated the conference & spoke on the occasion.
Chancellor of the Manipal university Padmabhushan Dr. Mohandas M Pai was felicitated for his achievements and help rendered to our society specially in Manipal Arogya Suraksha card and for setuping a dialysis unit for Catholic Sabha.
Miss Pramila Pinto student from Manasa Special School Pamboor was also honoured for qualifying of Special Olympics to be held at Greece.
Meanwhile Mr Sripati DGM of Insurence, Manipal Hospital was honoured. Mr Mycal Mendonca who worked hard for the Manipal Arogya Suraksha card. Mr & Mrs Vivian and Veronica Carnelio who were the mastermind and toiled for the success of the scheme were also honoured.
Zilla Panchayth and Taluk panchayath Members, Spcial achievers of Catholic Community Leaders also felicitated for their achievements. Ex Central president Mr L J Fernandes spoke on the occasion and highlighted the work of Mother Theresa and the service rendered by Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh. Many catholic leaders were also felicitated for their achievements.
At the same time Padmabhushan Dr. Mohandas M Pai released book of ‘ Posko Pathi and small Stories’ written by laureate Dr Gerald Pinto.
Udupi Zonal President Louis Almeida Presided over the function. The chief guest was Rev. Fr Vincent Montiero, spiritual director of the Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh. Other guests on the dais were Mr Elroy Kiran Crasto, AICU Karnataka state president. Rev Fr Marcel Saldhana, Kallianpur deanery spiritual director, Rev Fr Philip Nery Aranha Parish Priest of Mount Rosary Chruch Kallianpur, Mr Jerry Vincent Dias Vice President of Mount Rosary PPP. Mr L J Fernandes was the resource person.Mr. Arvin D’Souza Ex President of Catholic Sabha Udupi Zonal, Mr Richard D’Souza Udupi Zonal secretary, Mrs Bendect Menezes President of Catholic Sabha Mount Rosary Unit, Sanjay Andrade president Udupi Denary, Wiilam Machado, President Kundapur Denary, Luck D’Souza, Kallianpur Denary President, Alwyn Quadros Kundapur Deanry Prsident was also present.
The entire programme was anchored by Mr. Charls Quadros and Mrs. Veronica Carenelio in a time bound schedule.
Kallianpur Varado President Mr Luke D’Souza welcomed the gathering, Mr. Richard D’Souza Secretary of Udupi Zonal proposed Vote of thanks.