Kuwait: Vallie D'Sa, Lawrence D'Souza receive Papal Honour


Report & Pics: Wilson and Priya Saldanha Shirthady/Kuwait 
Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait

Kuwait, Nov 28: It was a great moment for Konkani community of Kuwait when prominent Mangalorean personalities Vallie M D'Sa and Lawrence D'Souza received the Papal Honour for their meritorious and distinguished service rendered to the church. The award was presented in a cermeony on Thursday November 27 evening at Holy Family Hall of Cathedral in Kuwait.

The Popal Medal, "The Pro Ecclecia et Pontifice" (Latin: For the Church and the Pope) is the highest award of the Roman Catholic Church that can be awarded to the laity by the Papacy. It is also known as the "Cross of Honour" and was instituted by Pope Leo XII and is given for distinguished service to the church by lay people and clergy.

The programme started with welcome by Kuwait's popular Mangalorean multi-lingual MC Jaison Lasrado followed by prayer dance by UMK - "Who am I". The awardees Vallie M D'Sa, Lawrence D'Souza along with their life partners Louisa D'Sa and Anne D'Souza, Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait Archbishop Peter Rajic and bishop of Kuwait Camillo Ballin were invited to the stage. Fr Lionel Braganza introduced the awardees in his popular humorous way along with a short biography of both.

Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait Archbishop Peter Rajic spoke a few words explaining the occasion. Bishop of Kuwait Camillo Ballin spoke about the awardees and appreciated their contribution towards the church. It was a most sentimental and proud moment for the families and the people gathered when Archbishop Peter Rajic awarded the honour by fixing the medals on the chest of Vallie M D'Sa and Lawrence D'Souza and read out the certificate awarded by the Pope.

Advocate David Pais raised the toast and explained the meaning of the award and importance of dedication towards community and church.

Lawrence D'Souza acknowledged the toast and thanked everyone including Bishop Camillo Ballin who recommended them to the Pope. Snacks and soft drinks were served while Barbara Kamath sang some hymns, and UMK kids entertained with their dance. GVOM Orson D'Souza sang some English and Konkani numbers to entertain the guests. Spot prizes were given during the interaction session with the guests. The programme came to an end with delicious buffet dinner.


About the Awardees

Vallie Maxim Dsa, who is known as the first Mangalorean to come to Kuwait, is a successful businessman and a kind-hearted, simple and humble person. He was born on December 15, 1927 to the late Peter (Rayappa) D'Sa and the late Theresa Mascarenhas. He is the youngest brother among four brothers and one sister. He completed his school and college education at Milagres High School and College and gained further education in journalism, medical standardship and business management. Vallie D'Sa is married to Louisa D'Sa and has seven children, two boys and five girls. He is the vice-president and partner of Khalil Bahmen & Partners General Trading and Contracting Company in Kuwait.

Lawrence D'Souza, managing director of Caesers Group is a leading and successful businessman hailing from Shriva - Majebettu / Pilar, a dedicated, kind-hearted and very helpful personality in Kuwait. Born on May 11, 1936 in Shirva Majebettu Pilar to the late Simon and Remedia D'Souza, he did his schooling at Shirva and then continued his studies at St Aloysius, Mangalore. Married to Anne, he is blessed with three sons and a daughter. Even though he does not attend any public function, he is a great supporter of many associations. He is always ready to help people  irrespective of their caste, creed and religion. He says, "If you do good work for others, then it is like a prayer; and a bad word is like a curse."

Lawrence D'Souza is a graduate in economics and accountancy and has worked in the ministry of communication, Kuwait for 5 years. He joined Kuwait Air force in 1961 as head of accounts and personal section. He left Kuwait Air Force in 1975 and started a private business forming Caesars under the partnership of Ghazi al_ Abdulrazzak. He is managing director of Caesars Group which has Caesar Pac Carton & Paper Products Co, Al Afrah Al Sharqiya Gen Trading & Cont Co WLL, Ajwan International Co WLL, Chattary Ajwan Infotech Pvt Ltd (India), Caesars Travel Group, Caesars Group of Restaurants & Confectionery and Caesars Holidays.

 

  

Top Stories

Comment on this article

  • VIJAY KUMAR, NEW DELHI

    Fri, Mar 27 2015

    Congratulations Lawrence D'Souza. I am proud of you. Continue your service to the church,I wish you all the best. AND I ALWAYS PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AND THANKS ONE AGAIN FOR SENDING MY BALANCE MONEY.YOU ARE AN ANGLE SIR.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree

  • callen dsouza , bendur

    Tue, Dec 02 2014

    congratulations mr dsa and mr dsouza. all the best

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Joe & Olga Alphonso, Canada

    Mon, Dec 01 2014

    December, 1, 2014


    Dear Lawrence & Vallie D’sa,

    Our Heartfelt Congratulations to Lawrence D’Souza and Vallie D’sa on this Auspicious Honor - the Papal Award from Pope Benedict for your good works toward humanity.

    Olga, myself and family are proud of you Lawrence, and hope and pray to God Almighty for your good health, happiness always, for the good and charitable works you are doing on this earth.

    I vividly remember the day I joined the Kuwait Air Force 1964 when you were of great help to me and showed me around the various departments- May God Bless you for all the advice and guidance.

    I remember too, when I worked under Col. Ghazi Abdul Razzak, the owner of CAESARS, how you worked hard to establish this project and how well you treated your staff.

    We left Kuwait in 1987 for Canada and were fortunate and happy to have met you and Ghazi at your office in Kuwait in Dec.2010.

    We wish you and your family. Peace, Joy and the Grace of our Savior for the coming Festive Season.

    Love and God Bless



    Joe & Olga Alphonso
    Goa-Kuwait-Canada
    josephmalphonso@gmail.com

    Reply Report Abuse Agree

  • Alex Rego, Rosario/ Kuwait

    Mon, Dec 01 2014

    Congratulations to Mr. Lawrence D'Souza and Mr. Vallie D'Sa on receiving the Papal Award. You have made all the Mangaloreans proud. May God bless you with good health, peace and happiness to continue helping the needy.
    Alex & Margaret Rego

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [1]

  • Vincent Rego, Derebail / Kuwait

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    A big salute to these two great personalities of our time. Indeed a great honour and they deserve this this honour. God Bless them and keep them in good health.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Steven Machado, Kuwait/Karkala

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    Dear Lawrence uncle and Dear Vallie Uncle
    Congratulations to you both, on receiving the highest Papal Honor for your meritorious work for the Church. May the Lord Bless you, with good health, May you rise to even greater heights in the coming years. You both are models for new generation.
    With best wishes
    Rennie & Steven Machado Kuwait

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • PWCK-KUWAIT, Piusnagar/Kuwait

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    Congratulations to Mr. Lawrence D'Souza and Mr. Vallie D'Sa on receiving the Papal Award. We are proud of you. May God Bless you with good health & long life to serve the needy people. Wish you all the best.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Pascal Monteiro & Fly, Udyawar/Udupi

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    Congratulations brothers and May God bless you and your Family. You made Mangaloreans proud.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [1]

  • Rajesh K Shetty , Moolky

    Sun, Nov 30 2014

    Congratulations Dear Sir.We are all proud about you.May God bless you and all your family members.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [1]

  • Peter V Pais, Mangalore / Muscat

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Dear U Vallie

    We are extremely glad and proud of your recognition. A well deserved Papal honour, for all your distinguished services rendered to the Church. We feel so happy, that the same has been bestowed on you.

    We take this opportunity to wish A Louisa and you, along with the rest of the family, God’s choicest blessings, so that the love / peace / happiness, is increased multifold. May you rise to even greater heights in the coming years. May the Almighty also abundantly bless you all, with good health always !!

    It was a nice feeling to see the entire family ( including my dearest brother David, Rose and Joseph ) getting together, for this rare honour. I am sure it would have been a proud moment, for each of them as well.

    Hearty Congratulations once again and long live the Dsa's !!!

    With lots of love and warm regards

    Carl, Jenny and Peter

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Helen Dsouza, Kuwait/Neeruda/Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Congrats Uncle Lawrence and Unty and also Mr & Mrs Vallie M. D'sa.
    May GOD grant Peace, Love and Joy in your hearts, for all your good works.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Sat, Nov 29 2014


    Congratulations to young and dynamic gentlemen from our Coastal region!!

    May God bless you both.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Dr.Manohar D'Cunha Prabhu, Mangalore(Bajpe)/Kuwait

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Dearest Uncle Lawrie and Uncle Vallie,Congratulations to both of you on receiving the very special Papal Honour.Wishing you both good health and peace..Regards,Manu and Family.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [1]

  • Anthony Menezes & fly , Jalamel,pilar. shirva/ KAC Kuwait

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Congratulations Mr. Lawrence Dsouza and Mr. Vallie Dsa

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [2]

  • Purushothama Aila, Uppala

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Congratulations to Mr.Vallie M D'Sa and Mr.Lawrence D'Souza.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • Fr. Gaspar Fernandes, Bahrain

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Dear Sir. Lawerence and Sir Vally Heart Congratulations. God bless you. You both have been a role model, Inspiration and wonderful example of simplicity, generosity,service and Holiness. We are so proud of you both.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [7]

  • URBAN DSOUZA, SHIRVA-KUWAIT

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Congratulation Mr. Lawrence Dsouza and Mr.Valarian Dsa for receiving Papal award. Praise God. It is really awarded by God through Bishop & Pope for your dedicated service to the needy and church. Mathew 25:40 " Whatsoever you do to the least of brotherine you do unto me". May God Bless you with good health and peaceful life. Best wishes from : Urban & Fly-Shirva-Kuwait.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • Christopher D'Souza & fly, Bendur, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 29 2014

    Dear Uncle Vallie and Mr. Lawrence.
    Congratulations on getting the Papal Honour. You deserve this award for rendering meritorious service to the Church. The whole Mangalorean R.C. Community is proud of you for achieving this prestigious award.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [6]

  • SWAK, SHIRVA / KUWAIT

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to Mr.Lawrence D'Souza & Mr.Vallie D'Sa on having received the Papal Award. We wish & pray for your good health & peace to continue this good work. You have made our Indian community & our Konkani Community prouder as you have been always doing so. God bless you.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [6]

  • Sr Sylvia Fernandes, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Dear Mr Vallie D'sa and Mr Lawrence D'Souza we are glad and proud of you for the honor you received for the meritorious works you have performed for the church. May God bless you still

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Irene Sequeira, Derebail/Queens NY

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to Mr. Lawrence D'Souza and Mr. Vallie D'Sa on receiving the Papal Award. You deserve it and we are proud of you. May God Bless you with good health, wealth and long life to serve the needy people.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Norbert/Agnes, Bantwal/kuwait

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to Vallie M D'Sa and Lawrence D'Souza on receiving the Papal Honour for your meritorious and distinguished service rendered to the church. WE are really proud of your good work.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • Roshan martis, shankerpura

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to Mr.Valerian Dsa on receiving papal honor .God bless ...3

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [5]

  • Alfie and Suzan , Mumbai / ex Dubai

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Lawrie Uncle, it gives us immense pleasure to know that you have been recognized by the Pope for your unspoken, indirect work for the Church of God. May the Lord give you and your family the strength to continue your good work. May God Bless you. Alfie/Suzan, Bombay

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [4]

  • Francis Sirur, Bijai

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations Sir(s)
    We are proud of your achievements and contributions to the community.
    May you continue enjoy Gods blessings until the end of times.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [6]

  • Francis Lobo., Moodubelle / Edmonton.

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to Sir Lawrence D'souza and Mr Vallie D"sa on receiving the prestigious recognition from the Church. It was my Blessing that I got a chance to serve Mr Lawrence D'souza for 10 years and and his wife Mrs Ann D"souza.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [3]

  • Dr Mohan Prabhu, LL.D., QC, mangalore, ottawa

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to you both, Vallie and Lawrie on receiving the highest Papal Honor for your meritorious work for the Church. I am very proud especially of Vallie who I had known during his younger years in Kankanady where my parents lived (Pumpwell Compound). I had known all his three brothers (Victor, Everist and Assi) as well as his sister (have forgotten her name), and his parents Peter (Rayappa) and Theresebai. Rayappa after his retirement from police service, often stopped by on his return from walks, at our house and spoke with us for just about five or ten minutes before going to his house which was located i few meters down a lane opposite our house (which was in Pumpwell Compound). Perhaps he remembers all this and even me and my older brother Joe Castelino(who is just a year younger to him).
    Again, Congratulations to you both, and God Bless you. Continue to do His work. Mohan Prabhu (in younger years known as Micky Castelino).

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [8]

  • Dr Mohan Prabhu, LL.D., QC, mangalore, ottawa

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to both Vallie and Lawrence on receiving the highest Papal Honor and Medal. God Bless you both.
    I had known Vallie since his early years in Kankanady, as well as all his older brothers and sister and Parents, especially hiss father who would stop by and visit us on his way to his home (after he retired from police service). He had to pass by our house at Pumpwell before going to his house which was a few houses down the lane opposite where we lived. I don't know if Vallie remembers all this, as I do, or even remembers me by my old name (he probably knew me as Micky Castelino - probably he knew my older brother Joe Castelino who is just a year younger than him).
    God bless you Vallie. And keep up the good work.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [8]

  • Alfred Nazareth, Pangla/U.K.

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    First of all heartly congratulation SIR on receving the Papal Honour for rendering your kind service to the Church and Humanity.You are living God for thousands of families.SIR you deserve it.Wishing you good health and peace.
    Alfred Nazareth.
    Ex Ceasars.Dubai.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [10]

  • Fr. Vincent Menezes, BENDUR

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations on receiving the Papal Honour. May the Lord Bless you more and more.-Fr. Vincent Menezes, former editor of 'Raknno'

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [7]

  • ROBERT DSA, SHIRVA/ DUBAI

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations dear Lawrie uncle on receiving the Papal Honour for the Meritorious and Distinguished service rendered to the church. You rightly deserved it. Wishing you Good Health and Peace of Mind.
    Congratulations also to Mr. Vallie M. DSa.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [10]

  • United Mangaloreans Kuwait, Kuwait

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to Mr. Vallie D'Sa and Mr. Lawrence D'Souza on receiving Papal Honour for your meritorious and distinguished service rendered to the church.

    You deserve it !!!

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [10]

  • Benedict F. Saldanha, Udupi / Dubai

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations! Both deserves the best! Wishing & Praying to God Almighty foe yours best health, peace and long life to serve Lord Jesus Christ and humanity.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [15]

  • florine, mumbai

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Hearty Congratulations to Mr Vallie D'Sa family and Mr Lawrence D'Souza family on receiving the coveted Papal Award for rendering your service to the Church and humanity. You have made Mangaloreans proud on achievement of this award.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [13]

  • Jacintha Lobo, Mangalore/ Bahrain

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations brothers! God bless . You made our Mangalore proud!

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [14]

  • Corrine Rasquinha, Bendur, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations dear Uncle Vallie and Mr Lawrence D'souza. God bless you both and may your tribe increase.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [15]

  • J. N Lobo, Mumbai

    Fri, Nov 28 2014

    Congratulations to Vallie M D'Sa and Lawrence D'Souza. We are proud of you. Continue your service to the church, we wish you all the best.

    Reply Report Abuse Agree [19]


Leave a Comment

Title: Kuwait: Vallie D'Sa, Lawrence D'Souza receive Papal Honour



You have 2000 characters left.

Disclaimer:

Please write your correct name and email address. Kindly do not post any personal, abusive, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, discriminatory or unlawful or similar comments. Daijiworld.com will not be responsible for any defamatory message posted under this article.

Please note that sending false messages to insult, defame, intimidate, mislead or deceive people or to intentionally cause public disorder is punishable under law. It is obligatory on Daijiworld to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request.

Hence, sending offensive comments using daijiworld will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Daijiworld.com be held responsible.