Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 22: The silver jubilee year of the Catholic Sabha Bendur unit was inaugurated on January 20 by Maritto Sequeira, founder president of Bendur unit and past president of Catholic Sabha Mangaluru Pradesh, here, at Msgr Lesli Shenoy Community Hall, Bendur in the city.

Speaking on the occasion, he said, "By helping the poor and needy, one can win the hearts of people, and the motto of Catholic Sabha is service and sacrifice." He complimented the Bendur unit for rendering fruitful service to humanity throughout its existence.

Fr Vincent Monteiro, vicarvar of the episcopal city deanery was the chief guest while Rolphy Dcosta, the immediate past president of Catholic Sabha Mangaluru Pradesh was the guest of honour. Kishore Fernandes, the president of Bendur unit presided over the function and welcomed the guests.

Anil Lobo, the chairman of MCC Bank Ltd and Noreen Pinto, the president of Catholic Sabha Episcopal City deanery were present on the dais. Ronald Walder, secretary of the unit delivered the vote of thanks. Felix Pinto, the past president of the unit compered the programme.