Media Release

Dubai, Sep 25: Fr James D'Souza, parish priest of Beltangady and vicar var, a charming and popular priest from Mangalore diocese officially inaugurated the newly-formed Belthangady Varado Association in Dubai on Thursday, September 22.

Fr James, who is on a short visit to UAE encouraged to form an association involving nine parishes coming under his leadership in Mangalore diocese.

Remegius D'Souza, the brain behind forming the association has worked hard to gather the representives from nine parishes belonging to Beltangady varado. Compering the event, he said, "The long cherished dream of a few youngsters from the Varado to start the association has been finally realized because of the cooperation of all the people of the nine parishes of Beltangady varado in UAE."

The parishes are Beltangady, Madanthyar, Venur, Naravi, Arva, Badyar, Ujire, Nainadu, Indubettu

Walter Nandalike of Daijiworld, Dayan D'Souza, founder convener of Daiji Dubai Writers Forum, Walter Pereira, managing director of Rapid Freight International LLC were the guests of honour.
 
Pius D'Souza of Naravi parish briefed the purpose of the association.

Dayan D Souza in his speech highlighted the need for coming together. He motivated the crowd with his creative examples and promised his wholehearted support to the association in future.

Walter Nandalike in his speech interspersed with humour encouraged the gathering and pointed out that by coming together one can reach out to the needy and build up unity among community members.

Walter Pereira promised his support to the association and thanked Remy for his thoughtfulness and dedication towarD'S starting the association.

Fr James D'Souza ,vicar var while addressing gathering, said that by working together for a cause people can understand each other and be united. "With our service we can reach out to the needy," he said, and lauded the gathering for turning up in large numbers. He congratulated all those who worked to form the association and wished them all success.

During the event, office-bearers for the newly-formed Varado association were elected.

President - Remigius D'Souza, Beltangady parish
Vice-president - Santhosh D'Souza , Arwa parish
Secretary - Pius D'Souza , Venur parish
Sports cultural secretary - Sunil Joy Rodrigues
Treasurer: Clotilda Pinto - Beltangady Parish

The nine representatives from each parish lighted the candle as a symbol of unity and cooperation.

Sunil Rodrigues, Beltangady proposed the vote of thanks.