Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (PH)
Udupi, Nov 29: Catholic Sabha ‘Samudayotsav’ brochure release and office inauguration programme was held at Catholic Sabha office auditorium, Bishop’s House, Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi, on Thursday, November 28.The office inauguration was done by Dr Jerry Vincent Dias, promoter, Mandavi Real Estate and Developers and Prakyath Shetty, vice-president, Udupi District Congress.
Dr Jerry Vincent Dias addressed gathering present at the programme and said that he was happy to know that the community organizes meetings on every Thursday where all people meet. “In the ‘Samudayotsav’, a good message will be provided to the Christians. Christians are against violence. We are educated and we are peace lovers.” He also said that Christians must showcase their talents and strength in the form of activities in the church. They must come out of the shell and show leadership skills and mingle with all religions. “There are many Christians who are serving as government officials, but today parents show the path to their children in a way that soon after the studies, they opt to go abroad for business.” He stated that there are many opportunities in India which the community can make good use of. If a person has strong will power and belief in God, he can achieve his goal and he is a live example for the same.
Speaking on the occasion, Prakyath Shetty, vice-president of Udupi district Congress said that he had grown with the Christian community. “White color which represents Christianity is also a symbol of peace and their heart is always pure .Christian community never involves in any violence and it mingles all religions and people in their programmes and hence it is liked by everyone.”
The guests present in the programme released Catholic Sabha ‘Samudayotsav’ brochure.
Alwyn Quadras, president, Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh, Santosh Corenelio, secretary, Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh, and Elroy Kiran Crasto, convener, Samudayotsav, were present in the programme. Alwyn Quadras delivered the welcome speech, Mary D’Souza delivered the vote of thanks and Michael Rodrigues compered the programme.