Media Release
Kuwait, Apr 24: Members of Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK), along with their families came together to meet and greet the visiting bishop of Udupi diocese Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo on Wednesday April 23 at Melvin Mascarenhas residence.
The bishop is in Kuwait on an invitation from Kuwait Canara Welfare Association of Kuwait (KCWA), which is scheduled to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Friday April 25.
Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo was received by Antony Miranda, president and committee members on April 23 at 6.30 pm.
The programme started with a prayer offered by KWAK secretary Rinitha D'Souza. Former president Edward D’Souza escorted Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo and Fr Noel Almeida, assistant parish priest, St Daniel Comboni parish, Kuwait on to the dais. President Antony Miranda and secretary Rinitha D'Souza welcomed the guests with bouquets.
The president in his welcome speech welcomed the guests, committee members and their families. He also briefed about KWAK's contribution towards hometown, the needy parishioners and the poor children education fund in the previous 14 years.
Later Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo addressed the KWAK gathering. First he wished everyone on the special occasion of Octave of Easter. In his address, the bishop praised KWAK's service to mankind and also Kanajar parishioners in helping the poor people of the diocese. He gave a brief introduction about the newly formed Udupi diocese. Among his various visions, it his desire to elevate Udupi diocese to one of the top most dioceses in India. The bishop shared his views on various aspects and the vision of the newly formed Udupi diocese and expressed his desire to focus on education and representation of community in various fields in government and other sectors.
A general discussion followed between the bishop and the gathering. Snacks were served at the same time.
Former president Melwin Mascarenhas thanked the guests, organizers and the attendees.
Towards the end of the programme the bishop offered a prayer and blessed the gathering.