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Israel: Konkan Catholic Association Inaugurated

  •   Sat, Jan 12 2008 07:08:32 PM

Pics: Praveen Lobo Omzoor
Report: Jyothi Lasrado

Mangalore, Jan 12: Konkan Catholic Association, the association of Konkani speaking Mangaloreans at Israel was inaugurated recently at Tel Aviv city recently.

Earlier Fr Cyril D’Souza, parish priest of Bandra, Fr Cletan of Goa, Fr Paul of Shirva and Fr Jayasheela, assistant parish priest of Yaffo parish, celebrated holy Eucharistic.


Later a stage programme was held during which the association was inaugurated. Meanwhile, Christmas, New Year and Tel Aviv vado feast was also observed by the association. Fr Cyril D’Souza presided over the function. Sr Celine D’Silva of Mumbai, Fr Cletan from Goa and Fr Paul of Shirva were the chief guests of the occasion.

Stephen D’Mello Pambur, president of the association and organizer Melwyn Furtado were present on this occasion. Meanwhile, the oath-taking ceremony was held.

Vado secretary Roshan Monteiro Omzoor presented the report and Praveen Lobo Omzoor informed the gathering about the Vado.

Various cultural programmes were held after the stage programme. More than 400 were people present on this occasion. ‘Kuswar’ was distributed to the gathering as a symbol of Christmas.

Jeevan D’Souza Kulshekhar welcomed the gathering. Praveen Pereira proposed vote of thanks. Jyothi Lasrado Derebail compered the programme.
  

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  • VINOD WIFRED TAURO , MADANTHYAR,DUBAI

    Sun, Jan 13 2008

    Congratulations to all Konkani speaking people and office bearers on being formed an association in Isreal. I wish all of you all the best, and let your love,courage and konkani culture spread all over. With prayers

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Sun, Jan 13 2008

    Congratulations to all office bearers, organizers and Mangaloreans in Israel on being formed Konkan Catholic Association. It is excellent news to Konkani lovers all over the world. May God Almighty bless you all and give you more courage, enthusiasm, strength to organize Konkan Traditional celebrations and also to promote Konkani language and culture. Wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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  • charlikombalke, pernal, dubai

    Sun, Jan 13 2008

    WISH YOU ALL THE BEST TO ALL KONKANS RESIDING IN ISRAEL, GOOD JOB KEEP IT UP

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  • Rakesh D'souza, Taccode, (Dubai).

    Sun, Jan 13 2008

    Congratulations..!!!!!!!!!! to you all my dear Konkani speaking Mangaloreans....You are united there.....I wish you all success for your mission.....

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