Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore
Mangalore, Jun 10: The foundation stone for the presbytery and community hall of Kateel parish was blessed by the present parish priest as well as the director of Samanvaya, Dr Ronald Cutinha in the presence of building committee members headed by vice-president of the parish Lionel Lobo and parishioners had gathered in large numbers.
A recognized donor couple of Kateel parish Henry and Cecilia Aranha laid the foundation stone as a mark of commencement of the Rs 1 crore project.
Kateel parish, situated 27 kms north east of Mangalore town has 155 families with a total Christian Catholic population of 753. It is surrounded by Kinnigoli, Kirem, Niddodi, and Permude parishes.
The parish came into existence in 1971 and has been served by 11 priests so far.