Stanly Bantwal
Mangaluru, Jan 14: Invitation card release programme of Catholic Samavesha 2020 was held at Bishop’s House on Tuesday, January 14.
The programme started with a hymn. Paul Rolfy D'Costa invited the dignitaries to the dais and did the introductory speech. The inauguration of the invitation release was done by Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangaluru diocese. Fr Maxim Noronha, vicar general of Mangaluru diocese and Fr Binoy Joseph, representative of Bishop of Beltangady diocese were the guests of honour.
The programme was presided over by Rolfy D'Costa, president of Catholic Sabha, Mangaluru Pradesh (R).
Dr Peter Paul Saldanha invoked the blessings of the almighty before inaugurating the invitation release. He also wished all the best for the event and gave his message. The bishop also said that he will attend the Samavesha on February 2 at Mandanthyar and also asked all the audience to be present at the programme.
Fr J B Crasta, vicar vara, Episcopal city zone, Fr Mathew Vaz, spiritual director of Catholic Sabha Mangaluru Pradesh, Joel Mendonca, convener Samavesha Samiti, Fr Ronald D'Souza, director ICYM Mangalore Diocese, Fr Basil Vas, priest Sacred Heart church Mandanthyar, Leon Saldanha, president ICYM, Mangaluru diocese and Terry Pais, president Sthree Mandali, Mangaluru diocese were present.
Fr Binoy Joseph, representative of Beltangady diocese, wished the event all the best and assured the cooperation of Beltangady diocese for the programme at Madanthyar. Convener of the event Joel Mendonca rendered the vote of thanks. The programme was compered by Walter Moniz.