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Manjeshwar, Sep 5 : Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Snehalaya De Addiction Centre was organised at Snehalaya, Manjeshwar on 5th September 2022 in memory of 25th Death Anniversary of St. Mother Teresa. The ceremony was blessed by Rev. Fr. Faustine L Lobo in the auspicious presence of Mr A K M Ashraf Hon. MLA Manjeshwar, Rev Fr. Stany Pereira, Vicar Forane, Kasaragod Deanery, Mr Ramanath Rai, Hon. Former Minister of Govt. of Karnataka, Mr. J R Lobo Hon. Former MLA Mangalore City South, Mr Ronald Castelino PRO Mangalore Diocese, Mr Walter Nandalike MD, Daijiworld Media Pvt.Ltd, Mrs. Gean Lavina Monteiro President, Grama Panchayat, Manjeshwar, Mr Joylus Dsouza, Former Chairman CDC, Govt. of Karnataka, Rev. Fr Edwin Pinto, Parish Priest, Manjeshwar, Rev. Fr. Santhosh Menezes Chaplain, Snehalaya, Mr Moosa, Brother Joseph Crasta, Founder Snehalaya, Trustees and Well Wishers of Snehalaya.

All the guests expressed their joy and congratulated Br. Joseph Crasta for stepping forward to serve the society and celebrating the 25 th Memorial Anniversary of St. Mother Teresa in a realistic way.

On the occasion of teacher’s day , Mrs Jayasheela and Kum. Rohini , Retired Teachers were honored for their contributions to the Society. Brother Joseph Crasta briefly introduced Snehalaya and welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Olivia Crasta Trustee Cum Secretary offered vote of thanks. Mr. Rafiq Master compered the ceremony.