Udupi: Bishop inaugurates Goretti Convent of SRA sisters


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Udupi, Oct 31:Inauguration and blessing of Goretti Convent of SRA sisters was held at Santekatte , Kallianpur on 30 Oct 2014.

Dr Gerald Isac Lobo,Bishop of Udupi Diocese celebrated the Eucharistic celebration along with Fr Chethan Lobo, Editor of Uzwad Konkani Monthly , Fr John Mendonca, Fr Stany B Lobo of Kallianpur Deanary, Fr Valerian Mendonca, Chancellor of Udupi Diocese, Fr Philip Neri Aranha, parish priest of Mount Rosary Kallianpur and other priests from Udupi Diocese.

Sr Nanditha Pereira, Superior general from Austria inaugurated and Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo Bishop of Udupi Diocese blessed the new Convent. After the Eucharistic celebration, the stage programme was held.
































































Rev Dr Gerald Isac Lobo addressing the gatherings appreciated the SRA sisters for their services rendeerd to the poor and needy. "They also offer other services like education to the poor children and health services.Let us work together for the betterment of the Maria Goretti Hospital and its services.” the Bishop said.

The Bishop on behalf of Udupi Diocese thanked the Superior of SRA Sisters for their approval to build retried priest home in their premises.

Udupi MLA Pramod Madhwaraj, in his speech, said that Udupi Diocese has developed significantly on the leadership of Rev Dr Gerald Isac Lobo. He said if this continues, Udupi Diocese would become the “Best Diocese in India”.

Madhwaraj also said taht nuns who live a hard life are blessed by God for their efforts. He sanctioned Rs 50 Lacs from the government on the occasion to improve the road to the hospital and also to render the help to the hospital on his behalf.

Engineer & other persons who helped in the construction of the new convent were felicitated on the occasion by the Bishop and Sr. Nanditha.

Cultural programmes were later presented by the students.

Fr Stany B Lobo of Kallianpur Deanery, Fr Philip Neri Aranha, Parish Priest of Mount Rosary Church, Kallianpur,Jerry Vincent Dias, Vice President of Parish Council, Satish Nayak, President of Kallianpur Gram Panchayat, SRA Congregation Advisor Sr Cynthia, Sr Joyce, Goretti Hospital Administrator, Sr Lora Rodrigues, Convent Superior, Dr R N Bhat among others were present.

Sr Zeena, Provincial Supireior of SRA Sisters Community welcomed the gathering.

Sr Priya Rosario delivered the vote of thanks. Vinod Gangolli and Sr Linet compered the programme.

  

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  • JULIANA R.M. DSOUZA, MANGALORE/BANGALORE

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Dear Zeena
    Heartiest Congratulations on this great accomplishment. Your dedication to the cause of the community is exemplary. May you be bountifully blessed. May we progress under the light of your leadership and service.

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  • JULIANA R M DSOUZA, MANGALORE/BANGALORE

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Heartiest Congratulations on this great accomplishment. Your dedication to the cause of the community is exemplary. May you be bountifully blessed. May we progress under the light of your leadership and service.

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  • Benedict Paul Dsouza, Niddodi/Muscat

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Dear Sr Zeena and the SRA team congratulations on achieving this important milestone. May God bless you abundantly and support you to serve more and more poor and needy.

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  • Sr Mariola, Kulshekar

    Sun, Nov 02 2014

    Hearty Congratulations dear SRA Sisters. Appreciations to you for your credibility in serving the poor and marginalized through your life of service.

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  • Berchmans, Uttan, Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 01 2014

    Congratulations dear sisters on the occasion of the inauguration of Goretti convent. May God continue to bless you.

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  • Dr. Edward & Dr. Nelly Nazareth, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 01 2014

    Congratulations.... SRA sisters of Goretti Hospital and Convent have been doing lot of good work in and around Kallianpur. All the best dear Rev Sisters in your service to the poor and needy

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  • Agee, Indian -Uae

    Sat, Nov 01 2014

    Congratulations...

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