Media release

Udupi, Jul 13: Udupi diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewals (CCR) reconstitution for Diocesan Service of Communion (DSC) on July 12 and 13 at Stella Maris Church, Kalmady, diocese of Udupi.

Karnataka Regional Service of communion (KRSC) led the reconstitution. KRSC chairman Cherian Rampuram, KRSC secretary Thomas Chinnappa, KRSC members Anthony K J, Elias Coelho, Joachim Pinto and KRSC spiritual director Fr Franklin D'Souza were present. From Natonal Service of Communion Shaji was present.

Udupi diocese coordinator Wilson Gras, Henry Machado and spiritual director Fr Vincent Crasta organised the programme.

On July 12, programme began with registration. Praise and worship was led by Br William D'Souza followed by the inaugural session and keynote address, and self introduction and the opportunities and challenges of Catholic Charismatic renewal (CCR) led by KRSC Cordinator Br Cherian Rampuram. After the tea break, Br Cherian Rampuram led another session in The evolution of CCR - past, present and future.

Fr Vincent Crasta offered the Holy Eucharist.

After the lunch break, Br William D'Souza led the praise and worship. Fr Franklin D'Souza spoke on the qualities and role of a leader in CCR - The servant leadership. After a small break, he spoke on the importance of parish prayer group, deanery team and DSC. He led the adoration and thanked the Lord.

On July 13, programme started with praise and worship led by Br William D'Souza and Br Elias Coelho. Br Anthony K J led the election process together with KRSC team. Candidates introduced themselves and then secret ballot was held.

The discerning team prayed and selected seven members as per Charis statutes. Fr Franklin D'Souza, Fr Vincent Crasta, Br Shaji, Br Thomas Chinnappa, Br Anthony K J and Br Joachim Pinto were in the discerning team. During this time Br Elias Coelho and Br William D'Souza led the intercessory adoration.

Newly elected Seven members by discernment are:

Vincent Valerian Fernandes - Coordinator - Kalyanpur Deanery
James Vaz - Secretary - Kalyanpur Deanery
Wilson Gras - Kundapura Deanery
Felix Andrew Rebello - Kundapura Deanery
Jerald Rodrigues - Shirva Deanery
Benedicta Noronha - Karkala Deanery
Suman Violet Barboza - Udupi Deanery

Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of diocese of Udupi offered thanks giving Holy Eucharist. He preached a meaningful homily on role of the Holy Spirit in the mission of the Church and response to the call as leaders of the renewa. After the homily, he installed the newly elected leaders and led the oath taking ceremony.

On behalf of KRSC Secretary Br Thomas Chinnappa thanked bishop, spiritual director Fr Vincent Crasta, Br Wilson Gras and NSC as well as KRSC team.

On behalf of diocese of Udupi Fr Vincent Crasta thanked bishop for his guidance and encouragement. He thanked him for offering Holy Eucharist and praying for the newly elected leaders and also installing them and leading oath taking ceremony. He thanked Br Shaji from NSC for his presence. He also thanked KRSC cordinator Br Cherian Rampuram, Br Thomas Chinnappa, Br Anthony K J, Br Elias Coelho, Br Joachim Pinto and spiritual director Fr Franklin D'Souza. He thanked the members who helped him in organising the programme especially Br Wilson Gras, Br Henry Machado and musician Br William D'Souza.