Catholic Sabha Moodbidri Deanery holds Spectacular procession of Offerings ahead of Silver Jubilee
Moodbidri: The Catholic Sabha Moodbidri Deanery organized a spectacular procession of offerings in the afternoon of Friday, January 26.
The Silver Jubilee Committee Convener Gerald D’Costa Siddakatte extended a warm welcome to all. The procession was flagged off by famous Konkani activist Roy Castelino near the Swaraj Maidan Moodbidri. Roy Castelino congratulated the people of the deanery for taking such a bold initiative to highlight the achievements of the Catholic Community.
Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh President Anil Lobo and CS Udupi Pradesh president Valerian Fernandes were present on the occasion. Deanery and parish units who brought offerings were honoured by Roy Castelino.
The grand procession then passed through the streets of Moodbidri Town with people in traditional garments, band and tableau and culminated at the Alangar Church grounds around 5:30 pm. The offerings were received by Catholic Sabha Moodbidri Deanery Spiritual Director and Dean Fr Paul Sequeira in the presence of Alangar Parish Priest Fr Sunil Veigas and other deanery priests. CS Deanery President Harry Rego was also present on the occasion.
CS Deanery Secretary Lloyd Rego delivered the vote of thanks. Victor D’Souza Paladka beautifully compered the programme.
The silver jubilee grand finale celebrations along with the Catholic Samajotsav are scheduled to be held on January 28, 2018, at 3:30 pm at the Alangar Church grounds. Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza will preside over the programme. Various community leaders will be present and eminent community personalities will be honoured on the grand occasion.
by Wilson D’Souza
