Beltangady: Apostolic Nuncio of Ivory Coast Msgr Ambrose Madtha Honoured in Hometown
News and Pics from Arun Uppinangady
for Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady (RD/CN)
Beltangady, Aug 6: Msgr Ambrose Madtha who was recently appointed Apostolic Nuncio of Ivory Coast, was felicitated at Bishop’s cathedral, in Beltangady on Wednesday August 6 morning. Beltangady is Msgr Ambrose's hometown and he did his early schooling here.
Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangalore presided over the felicitation programme. Bishop Lawrence Mukkuyee of Beltangady, in his felicitation address, said that Msgr Madtha had brought honour to Mangalore diocese, through his recent international appointment. It is significant that the diocese has produced 30 Bishops who are serving all across the country, he added.
Dr D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala said that the appointment of Msgr Madtha would enable him to serve the Lord with humility and perseverance. Bishop D’Souza also concurred with the views of the other speakers.
MLA Vasant Bangera and Bishop Antonyswamy of Chikmagalur were the chief guests. Sr Anita D’Souza, and Fr Roshan Crasta, compered the programme. Around 1,500 people were present on the occasion. Parish children presented cultural programmes.
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