29th year celebrations of Thonse Sarvajanika Ganeshsova began here today with the installation of Ganesha idol at the Bhadrakali Mahamarikamba Temple Gudiyam. The idol was carried from Hampankatte to the Temple premises in a colorful procession participated by the devotees. Three days of special prayers and other cultural activities will end on Saturday, September 15 with the immersion of the id

As part of Monti fest celebration, Catholic Sabha, YCS and ICYM jointly organized a Fancy dress and Dance competition at the church hall on Thursday 9 September. The event began at 3.00 pm with the inauguration by lighting the lamp by Parish Priest Fr. Victor D Souza, Vice President Mr. Charles Lewis along Presidents of associations involved and the 3 judges of the event. Children from L K

Monti feast, Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary, the festival of new harvest was celebrated on Friday in Kemmannu, with traditional gaiety and fervor. Early morning 7.30 hundreds of faithful gathered at the church ground. Blessing prayers were held near the church Grotto. Parish Priest Fr. Victor D’ Souza blessed the fresh crop of rice corn with a brief introduction. ’Moriyeek Hogolsiyaa’ hymn w

In a sad and unfortunate incident two Kemmannite youth died of electrocution. The incident happened in a small islet near Farangi Kudru. The deceased are Rakesh (22) from Baligere Kudru near Kemmannu Son of Sanjeeva Belchada, a coconut picker by profession and Kirthan (21) of Gazni near PaduKudru, s

Non Governmental Organization ‘Nirmal Thonse’ Conceived by Mr. B.M. Jaffer, Director of Thonse Health Centre and Environmentalist Mr. Venkatesh Kunder was inaugurated at Thonse Helath Centre Premises on Sunday, August 19. The NGO is formed with the intention of making Thonse area a Plastic and Garbage free area and promote Green Environment. Symbolically the program was inaugurated by planting a s

In a sad and unfortunate incident two Kemmannite youth died of electrocution. The incident happened in a small islet near Farangi Kudru. The deceased are Rakesh (22) from Baligere Kudru near Kemmannu Son of Sanjeeva Belchada, a coconut picker by profession and Kirthan (21) of Gazni near PaduKudru, s

Non Governmental Organization ‘Nirmal Thonse’ Conceived by Mr. B.M. Jaffer, Director of Thonse Health Centre and Environmentalist Mr. Venkatesh Kunder was inaugurated at Thonse Helath Centre Premises on Sunday, August 19. The NGO is formed with the intention of making Thonse area a Plastic and Garbage free area and promote Green Environment. Symbolically the program was inaugurated by planting a s

Sauharda Samiti of Kemmannu organized informative talk to Teenage Children of Carmel English and Kannada Medium children at the School Hall. Eminent Psychologist ,counselor and Director of A.V. Baliga Memorial Hospital, Dr. P.V. Bhandary was the resource person of the hour long presentation.

72nd Independence Day was celebrated at Kemmannu church with the fervor and deep patriotism associated with the day. After the high mass, celebrated by Resident Priest Fr. Herald Pereira along with Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Victor D Souza, parishioners joined at the church compound to celebrate the the occasion. Parish priest Fr. Victor D Souza presided over the function. The day coincides with the

In an unfortunate accident Jaya T. Thonse (64) who was seriously injured in a road accident, died on Saturday night in a private Hospital in Udupi. He was involved in the tragic accident on Friday afternoon near the Govt. Jr. College road bus stop. He was hit by another bike from behind while turning right towards Fisheries road travelling from Kemmannu side. He was rushed immediately to the hos

In an unfortunate accident Jaya T. Thonse (64) who was seriously injured in a road accident, died on Saturday night in a private Hospital in Udupi. He was involved in the tragic accident on Friday afternoon near the Govt. Jr. College road bus stop. He was hit by another bike from behind while turning right towards Fisheries road travelling from Kemmannu side. He was rushed immediately to the hos

4 new LCD Television units were installed at the Kemmannu Church wings recently. For long, due to the huge pilliors of the church the main Alter was not visible to the faithful sitting on 4 wings of the church. With this installation parishoners can get to see the whole Alter on the screen and be more involved with the celebation the Holy Mass. Fr. Victor D Souza who iniated the initiative, w

Members of Church organizations SVP & Catholic Sabha pooled their resources together and donated free uniforms, notebooks worth over 30 thousand to about 80 students of St. Philomena Higher Primary & High School at a simple Ceremony held at the school hall.

It is a while, since we updated about the progress of road widening work in Kemmannu. The news is that almost all building owners except a single cloth merchant have voluntarily given up their portion of the building or land hence the acquisition part is completed and drains work is in progress.

Family Life Centre of Udupi Diocese along with Church commission of Family Life, organized Marriage Enrichment Program on Sunday 27 May. The day began with the Sunday mass celebrated by Fr. Chetan Lobo, Spiritual Director of FLC along with Parish Priest Fr. Victor D’Souza and Guest Priest Fr. Wilson Andrade. Marriage vows we renewed during the mass for the couples present. At the Church Hall,

Small Christian Community day was celebrated at Kemmannu on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The day began with the Sunday mass celebrated by Fr. Herald Pereira, Director of SCC as the main celebrant along Parish Priest Fr. Victor D Souza and guest priests Fr. Edward Oliveira and Fr. Wilson Andrade as co-celebrant. The celebration continued

It’s 2 months since the Kemmannu road widening work began and we are in the last stage of clearing the portion of the buildings acquired for the purpose. Inspite of initial fears, almost all shop owners and keepers have co-operated and the work is in the final stages of completion. Out of the lengthiest stretch, Convent wall is already built and the work on the rebuilding of 700 feet long Church

Easter Sunday was celebrated at Kemmannu church with the traditional enthusiasm and deep faith associated with the holy day.. Parish Priest Fr. Victor D Souza along with Fr. Herald Pereira led the ceremony which included lighting the Easter Candle, blessing the water and the high mass. The liturgy

The First day of 3 day’s celebration of Holy week and Easter began at Kemmannu Church with a traditional high mass celebrated by Parish Priest Fr. Victor D Souza with Fr.Herald Pereira, Director of small Christian Community Udupi Diocese as the co-celebrant. The day is also observed as the day of Pr

Commemorating the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, the way of the cross was performed at Kemmannu Church. Fr. Victor D Souza guided the way of the cross in the morning with narration from selected church members. Fr.Victor D Souza led the main Good Friday ceremony at the church in

As a prelude to the holy week, Kemmannu parishioners took part in the celebration of Palm Sunday. The palm leaves were blessed at the convent ground in the morning. Parish Priest Fr. Victor D Souza along with Fr. Herald Pereira led the brief prayers before the blessing. Holy water was

It’s 2 months since the Kemmannu road widening work began and we are in the last stage of clearing the portion of the buildings acquired for the purpose. Inspite of initial fears, almost all shop owners and keepers have co-operated and the work is in the final stages of completion. Out of the lengthiest stretch, Convent wall is already built and the work on the rebuilding of 700 feet long Church