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‘Bandhavya Christmas’ Celebrated in Udupi

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‘Bandhavya Christmas’ Celebrated in Udupi

Udupi: United Basel Mission Churches, Udupi District Full Gospel Churches, CSI Churches and the Catholic diocese of Udupi jointly celebrated Ecumenical ‘Bandhavya Christmas’ on 16 December at the Mother of Sorrows Auditorium.

Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi diocese, Pastor Gopinathan, President of Full Gospel Churches Pastors’ Association, Jayaprakash Simons, Chairman of UBMC Trust Association, Rev. Ivan D Soans, Fr Valerian Mendonca, Parish Priest of Mother of Sorrows Church, Prashanth Jathanna, Director of BigJ TV and other dignitaries from various churches of Udupi were present.

Fr Vincent Crasta, Secretary of CESU, Rev. Akshay Ammanna of Christa Mahima CSI Church Korangrapady, Pastor Gopinathan and Jayaprakash Simons gave the Christmas message on behalf of their churches. All four churches presented carols, dances and skits on Christmas and shared the message of Peace with the audience.

Fr Chetan Lobo, PRO of Udupi diocese welcomed and compered the programme. Prashanth Jathanna delivered the vote of thanks. Christmas Joy was enhanced by the sharing of sweets during the programme.


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