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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Dec 17: Catholic Sabha Mangaluru Pradesh episcopal city deanery distributed funds to poor families, under house construction project, here at Bishop’s House on Tuesday, December 17.
As many as 20 families were benefited and received funds up to Rs 14.5 lac.
Addressing the gathering, bishop of Mangaluru diocese Dr Peter Paul Saldanha said, "We should follow the message of love, peace and kindness and hence walk on the path shown by Jesus Christ. The people around us are in difficulties. We should give a helping hand to the needy and hence bring them to the mainstream. The message of helping one another should pass on. As part of Christmas, Catholic Sabha Mangaluru Pradesh has come forward to help the needy and hence brought a smile on their face during this festive season.”
Fr J B Crasta, parish priest, Rosario Church said, "Catholic Sabha has taken the positive step by helping the needy to construct houses and this initiative needs to be appreciated.”
Fr Aquin Noronha, parish priest, Ashoknagar church said, "Catholic Sabha has shown deep concern to the people who are in need and this is a great initiative.”
Norine Pinto, secretary, Catholic Sabha Mangaluru Pradesh, compered the programme, Anil Lobo, convenor, welcomed the gathering and Patrick D’Souza, president, rendered the vote of thanks.
Past president Steevan Rodrigues was also present.