Annual Catechism day was celebrated at Kemmannu Church on Sunday March 06. The day marks the end of catechism classes for the Christian students. Parish Priest Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves celebrated the holy mass. In his homily Fr. Ferdinand asked the parents to see their wards to attend catechism classes as education coupled with good moral values develops a perfect individual. Sunday mass liturg

It’s a dream come true to youngster Jovita Andrade of Kemmannu who had a rare chance of participating in the march fast of Republic day parade held at New Delhi on January 26 this year. The dedicated and hardworking NCC cadet of Milagres College Kallianpur represented the Karnataka and Goa NCC Directorate at the national level.

Prelude to the Parish Feast celebrations to be celebrated in the following week, Confraternity Sunday popularly named as ‘Compri Feast’ was celebrated with dedication and religious gaiety. Capuchin Priest Rev. Fr. Prakash Lobo of Udupi Diocese was the main celebrant of the high mass. Parish Priest Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves and Fr. Herald Pereira joined him at the altar as co c

Members of Conception ward, Kambla Thotta celebrated their Ward feast on Sunday 06, 2015. Members conducted the liturgy at the Sunday mass celebrated by Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves. The celebratory stage function was held at the house of Mr. Kenneth Saldanha, which began with the Rosary. Members of t

Shooting of producer Frank Fernandes new Konkani movie titled “Ek Aslar Ek Na” began at Kemmannu today. The 3 days scheduled shooting includes climax of the film. The climax will be shot at Kemmannu Bridge. This is the 5th film produced by Mr. Frank Fernandes under his banner Ferns Movies International. Majority of the film is shot at Moodubidri. It’s a great gesture by Mr. Fernandes to shoot t

Kemmannu unit of Indian Catholic Youth Movement, a youth organization of the church organized denary level volley ball tournament at the church ground recently. Parish priest Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves along with Mrs. Veronica Cornelio inaugurated the tournament by having the first hit. ICYM president Miss Cherith Lewis welcomed the gathered. In all 6 teams fiercely competed for the trophy whi

Kemmannu, October 14: Popular hanging bridge connecting Padu Kudru and Thimman Kudru near Kemmannu, which was under renovation and repairs was inaugurated by local MLA Mr. Pramod Madhawaraj on Wednesday morning. The hanging bridge one of the oldest in the state was built in 1991 and has completed 24 years. Due to wear and tear a few repairs and refitting were necessary which was done through a g

Members of Rosary Ward, Gudiyam, Kemmannu Church celebrated the feast of their Patron Rosary Queen on Sunday October 11, 2015. Members conducted the liturgy at the Sunday mass celebrated by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves. The celebratory stage function was held at the house of Mrs. Cele

The 60th Birthday and 30th anniversary of Priesthood of Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, parish priest of St. Theresa Church and Director of Catholic Sabha Udupi Diocese, was celebrated at Kemmannu Church here on Tuesday, September 29.

St.Vincent da Paul society, Kemmannu unit, celebrated its Annual day on Sunday 27 September 2015.The celebration began with the Sunday mass celebrated by Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves in the morning. Unit members conducted the liturgy of the mass The unit, which was started in February 19

The three days Ganesh Festivities in Kemmannu ended with the immersion ofGanesh idol in the Arabian Sea. The immersion procession began at the Bhadrakali Temple premises where the idol was installed. The colorful procession joined by devotees and residents included tablos and dancers including the

26th 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 pr

Early morning 7.15, hundreds of faithful gathered at the convent ground where Parish Priest Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves along with Fr. Lancy D’ Souza blessed the fresh crop of rice corn with a brief introduction. ’Moriyeek Hogolsiyaa’ hymn was sung as children offered the flowers to Virgin Mary. Later,

Audio CD and Promotional Video of Producer Frank Fernandes new Tulu Movie “Jai Tulunadu” was held at Hotel Abhiman Residency on Saturday, August 29. The glittering ceremony was attended by big guns of Tulu Industry and political class. The evening also witnessed the celebration of 64th Birthday of

Dharmastala Graminabivridi Yogjana in association with the local self help groups organized a small scale Agricultural fair at the Gudiyam temple grounds on Sunday August 30. President of the Kemmannu unit Mr. Ramesh Poojary along with Mrs. Faujia Sadik, President of Kemmannu Panchayat , Mr. Raghur

Obituary: Maxim D’souza, Tahlihittlu, Rosary Ward, Kemmannu

Rev. Fr. Edward Oliveira’s Third Konkani CD “Muzo Atmo Tujya Mogak Laleta” was released at Kemmannu recently by Rev Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves, Parish Priest, Kemmannu Church. The CD has 10 devotional hymns written and composed by him and sung by renowned singers like Ashwin, Babita Pinto

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. Parish Priest of Kemmannu Church Fr. Fer

With the advent of school holidays and IPL fever, a controlled fire set by youngsters in the field went horribly wrong at Mudalakatte Kemmannu. The fire spread like wild fire aided by dry grass and weeds which in turn threatened the houses nearby. Panicked residents joined together and tried to dou

The small pilot tidal power plant installed at Kadike beach near Kemmannu is a success and started illuminating 19 LED bulbs of 5watts each. The project is the brainchild of Mr. Vijay Kumar Hegde who is the MD of Susi Global Research Centre, Udupi. The plant is presently run on an experimental basis mounted on a platform installed about 250 meters from seashore. It is fixed on seven feet high pil

Instead of spending the Easter holiday watching TV or playing with Mobile several youngsters joined and went for fishing in Perla Pond near Kambla Thotta. Since the water level was low they had a bumper crop of variety of fish including few Prawns. Around 50 kg of fish was caught using the traditio

Prelude to the inauguration of the newly re- constructed Durgaparameshwari temple, Sanyasimatta, Badanidiyoor, a colorful Hore Kannike procession was held on Monday 06 April. The 3 km long procession began at Balarama Temple, Vadabanda near Malpe. Sri Sri Sri Laxmivarathirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt, Udupi flagged off the procession. Thousands of people majority of them women took part in the pr

For the first time the way of the cross was performed at the church hall at Kemmannu. Fr. Ferdinand Gonsalves led the way of the cross with narration from selected church members. The portraits of 14 stations were pinned to the wall. Large number of parishioners took part in the devotion and felt bl

Newly built community hall of Kallianpur Panchayat was inaugurated by MLA Mr. Pramod Madhwaraj. Chief Guests including MP Shobha Kharndlaje, Ex MLA Mr. Raghupati Bhat, Mr. Janardhan Thonse attended the function. Panchayat President Mr. Satish Naik presided over the Function. Mr. Janardhan Thonse wa

As part of extension of the School building of Darussalam Education Society (R) Hoode, a pillar Establishment of second floor and honoring the distinguished personalities programme was held at the school ground. Mr. Mustafa Sahadi, convener of the Al-Eihan Education Trust, Muloor presided over th