Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 31: The Mangalore diocesan level ecumenical gathering for the parish convenors was held at Shanthi Kiran, Bajjodi here on Wednesday, August 31 from 9 AM to 1 PM.

The half day programme was inaugurated by the diocesan vicar general Msgr Maxim Noronha. The inauguration was done by unscrolling a banner along with band by the Ecumenical team. Later in his address, he invited all Christians to be united in various levels.

There were short sessions on various topics from experts. Dr J B Saldanha spoke on the 'A-B-C-D - the Basics of Ecumenism.' Dr Joseph Martis spoke on the role of Ecumenical Commission in relation to other Commissions in the diocese.

Dr Sandeep Theophil CSI spoke on 'Ecumenism in other Mainline Churches.'

After the tea break Clifford Fernandes conducted group discussion on practical questions.

Fr Rupesh Madtha the diocesan Secretary for Ecumenical Commission and the organiser of the event spoke on the practical strategy of Ecumenism in the diocese.

The diocesan Ecumenical team members - Rita D'Souza Rosario conducted the prayer, Lancy Carlo, Bendoor conducted the inauguration, Roshan Patrao, Angelore introduced the speakers, Theresa Pereira, Ashoknagar Compered the programme, Prajwal Sequeira Derebail welcomed, Nithan Saldanha Bondel proposed vote of thanks and Anil D'sa Cordel assisted in group the discussion.

As many as 90 members from diffrent parishes attended this fruitful programme. Breakfast and lunch were served. Fr Francis D'Souza, Fr Herald Pereira and Fr Santhosh Rodrigues were also present.