Media Release

Mangaluru, Apr 25: MCC Bank arranged a gathering of all the directors and staff members to offer tribute to His holiness Pope Francis at its administrative office on April 24.

The meeting started with a prayer song by Karen Crasta and team.

Fr Faustine Lobo, designate director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions was present during the occasion.

Fr Faustine Lobo also joined in offering tribute to the noble soul of His holiness Pope Francis. He recalled his meeting with His holiness on several occasions. He said that Pope Francis was the ‘Voice of the voiceless', who saw his master Jesus Christ, the Healer not in grandeur but in poor and downtrodden.

He said that Pope Francis literally followed the footsteps of St Francis Assisi by leading a simple and humble lifestyle throughout his life. Pope Francis was progressive and believed in removing the redundant and irrelevant practices. He was deeply compassionate caring for the mankind which suffered due to wars and conflicts world over.

He advocated interreligious harmony among the people and wished to bring peace on earth. He was the Global personality (Vishwa Manava) in the real sense striving for the betterment of humanity. He said that the world is orphaned due to his demise and wished that His holiness be the beacon of light for us to follow his ideals in our life.

Irene Rebello, director presented the path traversed by His holiness Pope Francis, rendering full justice to the position held by him as the supreme pontiff of Roman catholic church. While presenting the life journey of His holiness, she highlighted his simplicity, concern for the sick, poor and the downtrodden.

She explained the efforts of his holiness in eradicating the archaic customs and beliefs and improving the lives of the have-nots. She also explained the efforts of His holiness in empowering women. She recalled the trademark of His holiness, i.e., the face reflecting divine grace with purity of heart and unbridled love for humanity. She wished that the life of His holiness be the model for all the persons to emulate in their lives.

The chairman, Sahakara Ratna Anil Lobo, paid homage by offering floral wreath to the portrait of His holiness Pope Francis on behalf all the directors, staff and customers of the bank.

Fr Faustine Lobo and vice-chairman, Jerald Jude D’Silva also paid homage to his holiness Pope Francis.

All the directors, staff members of administrative office and founders branch were present.

The general manager, Sunil Menezes proposed vote of thanks. Senior manager, Deril Lasrado compered.