Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 20: An inter-ward Christmas carol singing competition was organised for the parishioners of St Theresa Church, Paldane in Mangalore by the members of the ICYM unit of the church.

Contests were held in two groups, Above 18 and Below 18. Parish priest Fr Alban D’Souza inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp. Addressing the gathering, he said that such competitions foster a feeling of unity and solidarity among the parishioners and wished for the success of the event.

On this occasion, ICYM unit president Ashley D’Souza, secretary Aaron Lobo, president of ICYM city zone Melston Noronha, Bantwal zone president Viola, animator Evelyn Serrao, church pastoral committee vice president William Lobo and secretary Austin Monteiro were present.

Singers Jenisha D’Souza and Ashel Mascarenhas were the judges for the competition. Prizes were distributed to the winners. Shawn D’Souza compered the programme.