Udupi: IFKCA holds discussion programme, honours Lobo, Madhwaraj

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Udupi, Aug 20: International Federation of Karnataka Christian Association Bangalore-Udupi Branch (IFKCA) with Bharathiya Christa Okkuta, Catholic Sabha, Udyavar, ICYM Udyavar, and KCCCI Udyavar organized a felicitation ceremony and discussion on development programmes at St Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar on Sunday August 19.

Mangalore MLA J R Lobo, Udupi MLA Pramod Madhwaraj, and members of CMC and taluk panchayat were felicitated.

The programme included public discussions and suggestions regarding development of the Christian community.

Pramod said that Lobo is like a tutor to the present Congress leaders who had actively worked for the people during times of necessity. He assured all kinds of support from the government in future.

Lobo, in his speech said that the Christians need to be united. “Unity will be more beneficial to lpeople as a whole. The reciprocation of unity was seen when the churches were attacked some years ago,” he added thanking all Christians for electing him.

Lewis Lobo, district president, IFKCA, Dr Neri Cornelio, secretary, IFKCA , Dennis D'Silva, Sancharakaru, CSI Fr Steevan Sarvothama, parish priest St Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar, Veronica Cornelio, TP member, parish vice-president Lawrence, and Mandavi Builders’ Association president Jerry Vincent D'Souza were present.

Blessing was by Fr Roque D'Souza. On the occasion, Lewis Lobo submitted a memorandum demanding concession and support from the government to visit holy places like Israel and Rome and seeking minority funds to be given to a new church instead of wasting it.

Neri Cornelio welcomed all and the vote of thanks was by Steevan Colaco.