Mangalore Diocese News

Media Release

Mangaluru, July 22, 2018 : Conference of Religious India (CRI) - Mangaluru Unit under the leadership of Fr. Paul Melwyn D’Souza, OFM Cap. held its Annual General Body meeting at the Bishop’s house, here on July 21, 2018. It began with the invoking of the heavenly graces by the SRA sisters. President of CRI Mangaluru unit, Fr. Paul Melwyn D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Sr. Gracy Mathias UFS presented the annual report. Sr. Carmine Periera SCCG presented financial status of the unit.

Rev. Fr. Henry D’Souza, SFX spoke on the challenging topic “Emerging Trends in India and our response as religious”. Election of Local secretary and executive members was conducted by Rev. Sr. Cecilia B.S. Sr. Gracy Mathias was elected as Local secretary, Sr. Rose Agnes AC and Fr. Gerald Furtado, S J were elected as executive members.

It was the unique occasion to express the deepest gratitude to Lordship Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza for the encouragement received from him during the past 22 years. It was also an occasion to wish him happy birthday as usual. CRI Unit Mangaluru also honoured him as he successfully and gracefully accomplished his mission. Sr. Rose Agnes AC appreciated and acknowledged the great service rendered by bishop.

Sr. Jenice Pauline DHM proposed vote of thanks. Fr. Jawahar Jerry Cutinha, OFM Cap. compered the programme. Nearly 600 religious men and women took part in the gathering.