Media Release

Aberdeen, Apr 28: Friday April 20 was a red letter day for all Konkani speaking people of Aberdeen, Scotland in United Kingdom.  For the first time in the history of the diocese of Aberdeen Holy Eucharist was offered Konkani in Nazareth Chapel by Fr. Patrick Rodrigues, parish priest of Kinnigoli who is on family visit here.

 
After the mass Aberdeen Konkan Association held its inaugural function at Dr Maxim D'Costa's house.  After lighting the candles, president of the association Prakash Bennis spoke about the association, its objectives and future. 

The Association will strive to preserve the culture of the Konkani speaking community in Aberdeen and bring them together by organizing various activities, especially those that benefit children.  Fr Keith and Fr Patrick encouraged the gathering by speaking on importance of preserving the culture.

Office-bearers of the Association:
President: Prakash Bennis
Secretary: Julie D'Costa
Spriritual Activity Coordinators: Lancy and Onil Martis
Cultural Activity Coordinator: Richard Quadros

Kim proposed the vote of thanks and Dr Maxim D'Costa compered the programme.