by Fr Chetan
Udupi, Jun 17 : The bishop of the newly erected Udupi diocese, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo created history by appointing Sr. Lydia Mendonca, a religious nun of the Congregation of Sisters of Bethany as the Treasurer of the diocese.
This is the first instance in the Church of Karnataka where a woman religious has been appointed for the highly responsible service.
Like the other services in the Church, the service of Financial Administrator too was held by priests of the diocese till now. By appointing a woman religious, Bishop Gerald has begun a welcome new tradition which would go long way in acknowledging the worth of women in the Church. The oath – taking ceremony was held in the Bishop’s chapel on 17th June.
College of Consultors constituted
To help the diocesan administration and to advise the diocesan bishop on various matters, a College of Consultors was constituted in the diocese of Udupi. The oath – taking ceremony of the same was held on 17th June, 2013 at the Bishop’s House, Udupi. With this the process of constituting participatory structures in the diocese is completed
The College of Consultors:
Msgr. Baptist Menezes, Vicar General
Fr. Valerian Mendonca, Chancellor
Fr. Stany B. Lobo, Rector, Milagres Cathedral
Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish priest, Shirva
Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish priest, Belle
Fr. Roque D Souza, Parish priest, Udyavar
Fr. Denis D’Sa, Parish priest, Kuntalnagar
Fr. Charles Noronha, Parish priest, Palimar
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Sr Deena BS, Calict, Kerala
Wed, Jun 26 2013Congratulation dear Sr Lydia, am proud of you. praying for the success of your mission.
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Sr Anseline BS, Calicut, Kerala
Wed, Jun 26 2013Congrats dear Bishop Gerald, You are great and brave. Congratulations and prayerful wishes to you dear Sr Lydia. we the Sisters of the Southern Province rejoices at your appointment.
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Sr Melania SRA , Kolalgiri
Thu, Jun 20 2013Congrats! to His Lordship Bishop Gerald for empowering the women Religious to the highest position in the Administration of the Diocese by appointing Sr Lydia Mendoza as a Procurator of the Diocese. We wish her God's Blessings.
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Ramesh Lakshmanan, Vellore Diocese
Thu, Jun 20 2013Congrats Bishop for your pioneering effort in channelizing the Women religious and laity. It is realization of Vatican II after 50 years.
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A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.
Wed, Jun 19 2013Great decision by the Bishop to appoint a Nun as the Financial Administrator. It is indeed getting too late for the Christian Churches to make a U-turn in their age old traditions of keeping the women aloof from Church's business and spiritual roles.
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Sr.Priya Rose Sr.Venisha Sr.Richard, RM Novitiate
Tue, Jun 18 2013Hearty congrats to you dear Sr.Lydia.May God bless this noble task which is entrusted to you..All the best wish you well.
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Sr. Josina bs, Mangalore/Goa
Tue, Jun 18 2013My dear Sr. Lydia, I am extremely happy on being appointed as the treasurer of the Diocese of Udupi. May the Lord fill you with his Spirit of wisdom and knowledge to fulfill the responsible office for which he has chosen you. I also thank the Bishop for recognizing the women religious in his Diocese.
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Sr. Anitha Shanthi, Goa
Tue, Jun 18 2013My dear Sr. Lydia, Hearty congratulations. I am proud of you. You have the capacity to fulfill the mission of the Church.
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cicilia mendonca, Nakre, Karkal
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations dear Sr Lydia. Wish you success in your new responsibility.
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Fr Felix Monteiro, Mangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013Dear Bishop. congratulations for appointing a religious sister for the office of Treasurer of Udupi diocese.
Congratulations to the efficient and wise board of consulters, who will help the Bishop to run the administration smooth and fast. All the best..With prayers and wishes
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AUGUSTINE DANIEL D'SOUZA, UDUPI / MUMBAI / STATE OF KUWAIT.
Tue, Jun 18 2013CONGRATULATIONS SISTER LYDIA GOD JESUS CHRIST BLESS YOU IN YOUR NEW MISSION.
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Olga B Noronha, Bejai, Mangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013warm and hearty congratulations to Bishop Gerry and his consultors for their forward thinking in appointing a woman as the Financial Administrator of the Diocese. Wishing you Sr Lydia all the very best in your new responsibilities.
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CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations to Udupi Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo and Sr Lydia Mendonca for setting anew example to others Best of luck . 1979 when our Bishop was assistant priest with OUR LADY OF HEALTH CHURCH SHIRVA . I had pevilage to serve him as a alter boy That time also he was forward thinking .Secially when other priests read and offer the mass he used to offer the mass withbyheart.I wish Bishop best of luck good health to do for changes and to guide others in right way best of luck Bishop regards cony maria conrial tauro
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florine, mumbai
Tue, Jun 18 2013Well done Bishop, hope others too follow in the right spirit
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Sr.Premlatha,B.S., Badyar.
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations dear Sr.Lydia,may god bless you in your new mission.
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McQueen Mendonca, Mangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013with grateful thankfulness to the Almighty, Hearty congratulations - FIRST AND FOREMOST TO THE BISHOP and to sister Lydia Mendonca too, whose sir name our family shares! (daiji!!!)
as peter, bangalore has said on this forum - the bishop of udupi is following in the footsteps of Pope Francis
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D. F. Lobo, Mangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations. Good beginning with new style and procedure. Well done Bishop Jerry Lobo.
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Shalini Noronha, Nakre/Attur
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations Sr. Lydia &
Fr. Joswey Fernandes
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prince, mangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congrats!The priest has done a good thing and democratical way of appointing consultors is welcome.
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Sr Wilberta, Bethany Generalate
Tue, Jun 18 2013Dear Sr. Lydia
Hearty Congratulations to you and God's blessings as you take up the responsible task of administering financial resources of Udupi Diocese.
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Sr Precilla Braggs, Mangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013Dear Sr. Lydia
Hearty Congratulations at your new appointment as the Finance Administrator of Udupi Diocese. Best of luck. I appreciate Bishop Gerald Lobo's initiative to make a difference in the Church in Karnataka
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Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013It is a good begining of the New Udupi Diocese to appoint a Nun as Financial Administrator.Nuns are very capable and they really handle massive educational institutions very effectively.They have talents,boldness and intelligance and any work assigned to them they do effectively and systamatically. All the best.Thanq.
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Sr. Fabiola, Mangalore
Tue, Jun 18 2013Dear Sr. Lydia
Hearty Congratulations and best wishes to you. You are the empowered woman among all men of Udupi Diocese
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J.F.D'SOUZA, ATTAVAR,MANGALORE
Tue, Jun 18 2013Its good thing that the Bishop has appointed a nun as Financial Administrator by judging her ability and capability in the field. Congratulation sister and wish you all the best.
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Rocky G. Lobo, Bajpe/Pompei
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations Rev. Fr Valerian Mendonca, Rev. Fr Charles Noronha and other College of Consultors on your leadership the diocese may reach to the grater heights
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Rocky G. Lobo, Bajpe/Pompei
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations Sr Lydia Mendonca, she dedicated, hard worker and responsible person. wish her all the best in her assignments.
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benignus, shirva-west africamauritania
Tue, Jun 18 2013Monday, June 17, 2013
Congratulations and good wishes to you dear Sr. Lydia as you take up the new assignment. May God be with you
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Priya Das, Karkala / Mumbai
Tue, Jun 18 2013Really it is a great step towards modernizing the tradition in the Church and the newly established Diocese of Udupi is truly going to become A Model in its own way. Congratulations to you dear Sr. Lydia Mendonca on your appointment as the Financial Administrator (Treasurer of Udupi Diocese). May God bless you on your new assignment and may God bless Bishop Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, help and guide him to lead the Diocese of Udupi in a great way.
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Dona Sanctis BS, The Netherlands
Tue, Jun 18 2013Congratulations dear Sr. Lydia on your appointment as Financial Administrator of the newly erected Udupi diocese. I Wish you success and may God bless you.
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Nanu Marol, Thottam
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congratulations Sr Lydia for your Appointment as Financial Administrator of Udupi Diocese.I am sure You will succeed in Your New Role although there will be Male Dominant Lobby for this Post.
Also My Best Wishes to Bishop Gerald Issac Lobo .Inc Team.
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christine, Mangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congratulations and good wishes to you dear Sr. Lydia as you take up the new assignment. May God be with you
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Antony Miranda, Kanajar/Kuwait
Mon, Jun 17 2013I appreciate the courageous gesture of Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo in taking an unbeaten path. Prayerful wishes to Sr. Lydia , the newly appointed financial administrator.
I wish All the parish have to done this. Because priest have President of parish council also the Treasurer and priest of parish should appoint lay people. thanks
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Sr Clara Mendonca, Guwahati
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congratulations Sr Lydia, we wish you well in your responsible job. It was really a welcome sign.
Sr Joy BS and sisters,
Bethany Northeast Province, Guwahati
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sandra dsouza, mangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013congratulation sister lydia
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David V.Sequeira, Koteshwar
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congrats Fr.Staneys and Fr.Denis. Through ur capability and god blessed talents Udupi Diocese is sure to have a meaningful,people loved future.
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Irene Mendonca, Udupi
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congratulations to Sr.Lydia Mendonsa and thanks to Bishop.More opportunities should be given to women when they have required qualification.
Irene Mendonca , Lecturer in Commerce,Shirva.
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Cyril Mathias, Udupi
Mon, Jun 17 2013His holiness the pope created history by washing the feet of two women.By giving an important portfolio to a nun our bishop has done the right thing.He has recognised the the capability of women.If women are empowered a strong society can be built.Thanks to the bishop & best wishes to Sr. Mendonca.
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Umesh Salian, Uppala / Dubai
Mon, Jun 17 2013Hats off to the Bishop.. who is instrumental in breaking that good old tradition and bringing in new revolution in church admin by appointing a nun to the utive position
long live..... WELL DONE
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Lydia D'cunha, mangalore,India
Mon, Jun 17 2013Dear Bishop, we thank you for recognising women in church by your brave step! We feel the message of papa Francis through your simplicity and great thinking. Good wishes to Sr.Lydia, God's wisdom and strength will enable you to serve the Diocese.
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vincent mendonsa, Cascia , Mangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013CONGRATULATION...! SR.LYDIA MENDONSA.. !! :) WISH U ALL THE BEST
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Vignesh Killur, Mangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congrats to Sister Lydia and I wish her well for her new job.
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Henry J. pinto, Karkala/Bangalore/USA
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congratulations dear Bishop Gerald Lobo on appointing Sr. Lydia mendonca BS as Treasurer of the diocese. You are known for simplicity and innovations. May your diocese be a model for others. I congratulate the new consultors who are really capable and simple like the true Shepherd. I wish all the best for the consultors and specially V.Rev.Dr. Baptist Menezes the V.G. of the new Diocese. Congratulations dear Sr. Lydia on your elevation as the Treasurer fo a Diocese. You have become the First. Be exemplary and true to your vocation. May God bless you. Our prayers are there with you. God bless.
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Pradeep Mendonca, Bangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013Great step. Lordship Bishop of Udupi.
CONGRATULATIONS TO SISTER LYDIA MENDONCA ON YOUR APPOINTMENT AS FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR.GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR NEW ASSIGNMENT..
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hema John, Bangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013Congrats to Bishop Gerald,way to go for such a strong step to recognise women in church. Good wishes to Sr. Lydia as she takes the new responsibility with courage. looking forward for a day to come soon, when women will be ordained as priests.
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Robin steevan, Kudla
Mon, Jun 17 2013RIGHT DECISION TAKEN BY BISHOP OF UDUPI ING A NUN AS FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR. CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK TO HER. MAY GOD BLESS HER.
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Fredrick Correa, Pernal/Mumbai
Mon, Jun 17 2013Very heartening to note that a nun has been appointed as the Financial Administrator of the Diocese. Congratulations to Sr. Lydia. Hope she will prove to be the right person. May God Bless her.
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Lydia Lobo, Kadri
Mon, Jun 17 2013Great step. Thank you your Lordship Bishop of Udupi.
Many of us don't know the reality that religious sisters are highly qualified. Some are PG or Masters in Law, Literature, Social Work, etc.
I would have appreciated knowing Sr. Mendonca's specialty. I wish her all the success in her future endeavors.
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Ivan Saldanha-Shet, Mangalore-Rosario
Mon, Jun 17 2013Great thinking! In line with that of Pope Francis! May this be a good omen to the church and an example to follow! It is not impossible for laity to take a more responsible role and relieve the Priest for holier duties in the church. -ijss.
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Sr. Lillis BS, Mangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013I appreciate the courageous gesture of Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo in taking an unbeaten path. Prayerful wishes to Sr. Lydia , the newly appointed financial administrator. Good wishes to Bishop Gerald and the band of consultors. May the Diocese grow in newness and vitality.
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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI
Mon, Jun 17 2013CONGRATULATIONS TO SISTER LYDIA MENDONCA ON YOUR APPOINTMENT AS FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR.GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR NEW ASSIGNMENT..
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Deepak, Paladka
Mon, Jun 17 2013Great news. Welcome Sign to the Roman Catholic Church. Bishop Isaac is following the footsteps of Pope Francies,who washed feet of a lady during Maundy Thursday celebrations.This was also appreciated by whole world.
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Victor Tauro Permude, Bangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013It is a welcome step to have a woman in the key position.
Why such positions are not given to laity when there are qualified people?
College of Consultors seems to be without Laity and woman!
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Peter, Bangalore
Mon, Jun 17 2013Good.
Following footsteps of Pope Francis.
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