Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 26: The CODP took initiative to distribute scholarship to students under the custodianship of bishop of Mangalore Dr Peter Paul Saldanha on Wednesday June 26. Scholarship worth Rs 10 lac were distributed among 200 students. Needy but intelligent students who had applied to CODP, the diocesan social service organ in the month of May and June were selected for this charitable programme.
The programme began with a prayer led by CODP staff.
Fr Vincent D’Souza, the secretary CODP welcomed the bishop and all students along with their parents who attended the programme. While addressing the gathering Fr Vincent said that CODP, on behalf of Mangalore diocese, disburses financial aid to needy students every year. The aid distribution programme was followed by short information about importance of education.
Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha handed over the scholarship cheques to the poor and deserving students to pursue their education.
“Without education, life would be miserable. Education does contribute a lot towards both a progressive society and also towards an individual's personal development. The enlightenment that education brings in and around us will help us to build a healthy and progressive society,” said Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha. The diocese of Mangalore has contributed a lot to the society through education, health and other development programmes, the bishop added.
During the programme, Sania Savinoella Mendonca from Bondel expressed her experience with CODP regarding the help received for higher education.
The programme was compered by Veena D’Souza and Reena D’Costa proposed vote of thanks.
Praveen Crasta, Anisha Fernandes and the associate staff of CODP helped to arrange the programme successfully.