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Mangaluru, March 6 : Catholic Sabha Bondel Unit organised Women’s Day celebrations on 6th March 2022. The Programme began at 8.30 a.m with a prayer song by church choir members. Catholic Sabha President Stephen D'Silva welcomed the guests on the dais and all those who were present for the function.

The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp By Rev Fr Andrew Leo D'Souza , Chief Guest Ms Melrida Rodrigues , Rev Fr Rupesh Tauro, Parish Council Vice President Mr Reginald D'souza, Secretary Mr Stevan Noronha, and Mr Sujay D'Silva convener of this programme.

Rev Fr Andrew Leo the Spiritual Director in his message to the women said, "In recent days women are treated equally and we have reached a height where ladies are the pillars of society. Every woman has her own capacity to achieve her goal in her own way and examples are of the women who are present here today." He congratulated every woman who was present during the occasion.

Women achievers of St Lawrence Parish Bondel were felicitated during the occasion by the dignitaries present. They are :

1) Ms Crystal Ann Pinto - Sports Field
2) Mrs Maria Lavina Rodrigues - Sports Field
3) Mrs Lillia Vas - Entrepreneur's Field
4) Mrs Jessy Noronha - Entrepreneur's Field
5) Mrs Saritha Shalet D'Silva - Entrepreneur's Field
6) Mrs Philomena Pinto - Patriotic Field
7) Mrs Lilly Gladys Alvares - Health Field
8) Mrs Meena Mary Barboza - Social Communication / Media

The Catholic Sabha Central Treasurer Ms Melrida Rodrigues , the chief Guest praised Catholic Sabha for organising the beautiful programme. Speaking on the occasion she said,

• Olden days' women lacked many of the legal rights,
• Women should be able to live without fear of gender-based violence,
• Women have more patience than men so they can do multiple tasks at a time, Whether a woman in your life is just starting a business, has an established, business or runs a sole operation, support her in any way you can,
• Compliment women on their outstanding qualities.

Concluding her speech, she said "Girl children are Strong Guru's"

Mr Wilfred Alvares introduced Resource person Dr. Caroline DSouza , Consultant & Neuro-Psychiatrist. She spoke on Women's Multiple Roles & Health issues, Risk factors of Depression , Anxiety Level, Social Phobia & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Dr. Venkatramana Kini , Radiation Oncologist took up a session on cancer and explained about cancer and its prevention . Cancer is a broad term. It describes the disease that results when cellular changes cause the uncontrolled growth and division of cells, opined Dr Venkatramana.

Another session was taken on Dr. Savita Lasrado , Consultant ENT (Ear Nose Throat) who spoke on Thyroid Awareness ,Thyroid Disorder : Symptoms, Causes & Prevention.

Mr Lancy D'Cunha , President, All India Catholic Union & City Varado President Wilfred Alvares were present on this occasion.

Mr Sujay D'Silva, convener of the programme rendered the vote of thanks. The programme was well compered by Mrs Pamela Alvares.