Richard D’Souza
Udupi, Apr 9: Dr Nerry Cornelio was elected as the president of International Federation of Karnataka Christians Association (IFKCA), Bengaluru (Reg), Udupi Unit for 2018-20 during the annual general meeting held at Don Bosco Hall, here on April 7.
The other office bearers elected are vice-presidents Wilson Rodrigues of Shirva and Roshni Oliveira of Sasthan, Steevan Colaco as general secretary, Joseph Rebello of Kallianpur as joint secretary, Richard Dias of Kallianpur as treasurer, Melwyn Aranha of Shirva as PRO, Boniface D’Souza of Udupi as membership growth chairman and Robert D’Souza as political coordinator. Meanwhile the executive members were also elected during the election. The election was conducted by Shallet Furtado, advocate.
Earlier, the general meeting was held under the leadership of president Prashanth Jathanna. Dr Nerry Cornelio presented the report of the association. Boniface D’Souza presented the statement of accounts.
Speaking on the occasion, Prashanth Jathanna said that there is a need to establish strong Christian associations in order to protect rights of people. He gave some of the instances how IFKCA supported the needy since its existence. “If all Christian denominations unite, we can solve our problems. At the outset, united Christians’ associations is what we need badly,” he said.
Earlier, founder president of IFKCA Udupi unit, Louis Lobo, delivered the keynote address and explained the services for the community at large since 2008 church attack at Mangaluru. IFKCA also supports for other social causes of the community.
Newly elected president Dr Nerry Cornelio also spoke and asked for the cooperation of the members to make good of the association. Dr Gerald Pinto, former principal of Milagres College, Kallianpur and former president of Catholic Sabha, Mangalore Pradesh also spoke during the occasion and wished the new team elected.
Prashanth Jathanna was felicitated for his outstanding services for the growth of IFKCA, Udupi unit.
Louis Lobo welcomed the gathering. Richard Dias delivered the vote of thanks and Joseph Rebello compered the programme.