Naveen D'Souza

Mangaluru, Jun 24: A many years dream came true with the laying of the foundation stone for the Sabha Bhavan by the Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza under the guidance and able leadership of parish priest Sacred Heart Church, Suratkal Fr Paul Pinto in the presence of all the dignitaries and parishioners.

The chief guests for the occasion were MP Nalin Kumar Kateel and MLC Ivan D'Souza.

Local corporators Gunakara Shetty graced the occasion.

Emirates Suratkal Parishioners Association (ESPA) president Vincent Misquith from Dubai, architect and engineer of the hall Lawrence Cutinho and the donor Robert D'Souza's mother Alice D'Souza also graced the event.

The parish council's vice president Dony Suvares, former vice president Peter Alex D'Souza, secretary Bernard D'Souza, all the parish council members and all the parishioners witnessed the event.

George Ligory compered the programme and vice president Dony Suvares proposed the vote of thanks.