Media Release

Mangalore, Nov 6: The reconstitution of the Diocesan Service of Communion of the Diocese of Mangalore was held on November 5 during the reconstitution seminar which was held in the Premises of the Bishop's House on November 4 and 5.

Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha offered the Holy Eucharist on November 4 and encouraged all the members present for the reconstitution.

The seminar was led in observance of Bro Savio Mascarenhas from Goa. Bro Savio spoke on the importance of prayer groups, statutes of CHARIS and the character of Jesus. Bro Cherian Ramapuram, the coordinator of KRSC, spoke on the topic of importance of unity among leaders in the renewal.

Bro Thomas Chinnappa, the secretary of KRSC spoke on the Topic, 'Call of God, the Rod of Moses.'

The praise and worship was led by Bro Christopher and Bro Kevan. Fr Melwyn, the spiritual director of the DSC, witnessed the seminar.

Bro Cherian and Bro Savio led the process of election and balloting.

After prayer and discernment, the following leaders were elected as office Bearers of the DSC of Mangaluru for a period of three years from November 5 to November 4.

Dolphy Lobo, Mercy Menezes, Shanthi, Christopher Rodriguez (secretary), Kevan D'Souza (coordinator), Alwyn, Janet Corderio.

The discerning team was Fr Melwyn, Bro Savio Mascarenhas, Bro Cherian Ramapuram and Bro Elias Coelho.

Fr Melwyn celebrated the Holy Eucharist and led the new team in Oath taking ceremony and blessed them. Bro Cherian Ramapuram, coordinator of KRSC thanked the bishop Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore and the entire team on behalf of KRSC.

Br Kevan D'Souza, the coordinator of Mangalore DSC proposed a vote of thanks. The new team had a formal meeting with the delegates of NSC and KRSC.