Media Release

Bantwal, Sep 18: Catholic Sabha and health commission of St Thomas the Apostle Church, Nirkan (Vogga) held an anti-drug awareness programme on Sunday, September 17. 

Fr Leo William Lobo, parish priest of Nirkan church, inaugurated the programme.

Dr Caren Prajwal Casthelino – associate professor of forensic department at Father Muller Medical College, Kankanady was the resource person for the day. She spoke about, 'What is drugs, How people get addicted to it, and how to overcome from this problem'.

Fr Michael Lobo, Vincent Bennis – vice president and Shanthi Veigas – secretary of parish pastoral council, Stany Lobo – immediate past president of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R), Anisha Fernandes – secretary of Catholic Sabha Nirkan unit; Jeffrey Rodrigues – convenor of health commission, Alphonse Fernandes, immediate past president of Catholic Sabha Nirkan unit were present.

Austin Lobo – president of Catholic Sabha, Nirkan unit welcomed the gathering and representative of ‘Amso Sandesh’ magazine – Jossy Pinto conveyed vote of thanks. Melwin D'Souza - member of Catholic Sabha Nirkan Unit compered the programme.