Bangalore Archdiocese

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Bidar, March 12 : International Women's Day celebration was held at Carmel Jamgi colony Hall on 6th March 2022 at 4 pm. Fr. Wilson Fernandes the Parish Priest and Mangala Bhagawat were the Chief Guests. They were welcomed warmly by the women. The programme began with a prayer followed by songs, skits, games and food without fire.

Sr. Prathima spoke on Leadership the women can take at home, in Sangas and in the Society. Mrs Mangala very nicely put before them the life of women with low cost celebrations so that they could be without debt. Sri Raju appreciated the selfless services of the women in their homes and society. Fr. Wilson spoke on different roles women take and urged them to cherish their motherhood always.

Ninety five women participated actively in the celebration. They were given food packets. A lady by name Meramma and her family did not take any loan or debt to run the family or for any celebration. She was recognized and was awarded with a shawl and a prize. The similar programmes will be conducted in nine more villages till March 27th.

Celebration of Women's Day in the District Prison, Women's section

The Chief Superintendent gave permission to celebrate International Women's Day in the prison. There were 15 women and a 4 year old boy. The inmates welcomed the Sisters warmly and expressed their joy of seeing Sister Christine after 2 years.

The programme began with a short prayer service followed by a session by Sister Lucy on Leadership. The Sisters conducted two games which enthused them a lot. Sarees were given as prizes for the winners. The refreshments were served to them. Sisters Lucy, Roshni and Prathima got a very good exposure by visiting the prison and interacting with the women prisoners.