Mangalore: Susheel Noronha Elected President of  St Christopher’s Association

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (MM/RD)
Pics: Praveen Tauro Kulshekar

Mangalore, Aug 3: The annual general body meeting of St Christopher’s Association was held at Rosario Cathedral cultural hall after the thanks giving Mass, on Sunday.

Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza offered the thanks giving Holy Mass of Christopher’s Association, along with Fr Stanly Gonsalves, parish priest of Rosario Cathedral and Fr Henry Sequeira, at 8.15 a m on Sunday August 3. 

J R Lobo, deputy director of Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) and Pilikula Nisargadhama, was the chief guest of the occasion. Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza presided over the function.

Outstanding children of members Joseph Loyal Tauro, Rosita Serrao, Anjali Nisha Andrade, Kirthi Rasquinha, Frenita Suares and Royston Pinto, student of St Agnes Special School and former Olympian were felicitated on the occasion.

Association vice president Herald D’Souza, Fr Stanly Goveas and Fr Henry Sequeira were present on the dais.

A one minute silent prayer was offered for the repose of soul of late Association founder and MLC Blasius D’Souza.

The automobiles of Association members were blessed at the same occasion. 

New office bearers were elected for the next term. Susheel Noronha Kulshekar (president), Francis D’Souza Rosario cathedral (vice president), Victor Menezes Rosario cathedral (secretary), Leena D’Souza Paldane and Flavy D’Cunha Cordel (joint secretaries).

Christoper’s Association stickers were distributed to members to affix on their automobiles.  The large number of members attended the Holy Mass and function. 

Caroline Sequeira invoked the prayer hymn. Sushil Noronha welcomed the gathering. Association secretary Victor Menezes presented the annual report. Leena D’Souza proposed vote of thanks.