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Udupi, Jun 9: Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi Diocese addressed the gathering and wished all the nurses a happy International Nurses Day. He added that the Health Commission of Udupi Diocese is doing wonderful work throughout the Diocese. The bishop congratulated and expressed his gratitude to Dr Edward Lobo for his excellent work as Director of the Health Commission. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo lighted the lamp along with the dignitaries.

Jeevan K, marketing executive of the department of post, Udupi, gave a talk about ‘Postal Savings and Investments’. Udupi Diocesan parish animators of the health commission were recognized with mementos presented by the dignitaries.

Precilla Noronha presented the health commission report for the year 2023 through a PowerPoint presentation. Msgr Ferdinand Gonsalves, Dr P V Bhandary, Kelvin, Jeevan K, and members of the resource team were felicitated by the dignitaries.

Dr Leena Sequeira introduced Dr P V Bhandary to the audience. Dr P V Bhandary gave a talk on the topic of ‘Care for Yourself While Caring for Others’ through a PowerPoint presentation.

After the stage programme, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo celebrated the Holy Eucharist along with Msgr Ferdinand Gonsalves and Fr Charles Saldanha OFMCap at the Pastoral Centre's chapel. Msgr Ferdinand Gonsalves preached a meaningful homily. All present participated in the fellowship meal that followed.

Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of Udupi Diocese, Dr P V Bhandary, director of Dr A V Baliga Memorial Hospital, Udupi, Msgr Ferdinand Gonsalves, vicar general of Udupi Diocese,Fr Charles Saldanha OFMCap, Diocesan spiritual director of health commission, Dr Edward Lobo, Diocesan director of health commission, Precilla Noronha, secretary of health commission and Hilda Cornelio, programme convener of health commission, were present on the occasion.

Dr Edward Lobo welcomed the gathering, and Hilda Cornelio proposed the vote of thanks and Loretta Veena D’Silva compered the programme