Catholic Women Council Shirva Varado level meet at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva
On the subject matter of Mothers role in upbringing of children, the Catholic Womens Council of Shirva Varado meet was held on the 14th of February 2010 ( Valentine Day) at 2.30pm in the Don Bosco School under the leadership of our lady of health church, Shirva. Mr. Alban Rodrigures the trainer of family life center, Mangalore pioneered the camp. Mrs. Maria Jacintha Mathias, President of CWC shirva deanery welcomed the gathering.
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ASH WEDNESDAY-2010 Celebrations in Mumbai
In Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. During Ash Wednesday services, the minister will lightly rub the sign of the cross with ashes onto the foreheads of worshipers.
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Another Pentecost in Mira Road by Ancy Paladka
Mumbai, Feb 16: People of St. Joseph’s Church, Mira Road witnessed another Pentecost on Sunday 14th Feb 2010. It was the day of confirmation in the parish. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by His Lordship Rev. Bishop Bosco Penha in which 10 priests concelebrated During the homily he emphasized the aspect of the importance of having an open attitude towards life which benefits the person to
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Saifah Friends & Mangalore Konkans win Karaval Tourney
The 10th anniversary sport's meet of "Karaval Milan" held at the "Sharjah Wanderers" was an outstanding success in terms of excitement, quality of the games played, organizational skills of the organizers and the support of all the sponsors. Saifah Friends regarded as the dark horses lived up to their billing and dethroned last year champions "Ace Spikers
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CYCLE MANDALI GROUPS- A FORGOTTEN ART OF RURAL ENTERTAINMENT
Cycle Mandali groups, once a source of rural entertainment, have disappeared with the passage of time and seldom seen. However, one such group made an appearance and performed for a week at Santhekatte, Kallianpur. The group Raghavendra Cycle Kala Mandali, consists of a cyclist, a manager cum compere, who is the heart and soul of the troupe. He keeps the audience spell bound {Comments 1}
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National ICYM Decennial Jubilee inaugurated in Vasai, Mumbai.
Vasai, Feb 11: Inauguration of the Decennial Jubilee programme Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) held at Vasai on 6th February 2010. The day was also the feast day of St. Gonsalo Garcia who hails from Vasai and the patron saint of ICYM. The Programme started with a procession from Bishops House, {Comments 1}
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Mount Rosary Gulf Association of UAE hosted their annual picnic
The Mount Rosary Gulf Association of UAE hosted their annual picnic on 5th Feb, 2010 at Creek Park for the first time as introductory get together for the Rosarians who were spread over the UAE about seventy five people turned-out for the picnic, exceeding expected number
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FRIENDS CLUB, SANYASIMATT ORGANIZE FREE MEDICAL CAMP
Friends club Sanyasimatt, Badanidiyoor in association with District Hospital Udupi and Prasad Eye Clinic, organized a Free ENT check up camp at Durgaparameshwari temple premises recently. Badanidiyoor Gram Panchayat president Sanjeev Salian inaugurated the camp. Shreekshtra Dharmastala Gramabivriddi Yogjana’s Jacintha Colaco presided over the function. Guests Dr. Anand, Dr. Krishna Prasad, Friends club president Niranjan Shetty were present on the dais.{Comments 4}
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Udupi: Beautiful view alongside the National HIGH WAY diversified into SLAM WAY
The beautiful view of our country side, the fields, coconut plants, those cool tall plants are disappearing from the usual sight along the coastal belt of our NH 17 Highway especially near Udupi Nittur, Karavali bypass and Ambalpady bypass.Hundreds of make shift houses have come up in these said places. People who have descended from other parts of country... {Comments 4}
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SASTAN PARISH PRIEST FR. VINCENT MARTIS LAID TO REST
Fr. Vincent Martis, who died in a tragic road accident at Rajasthan on second of this month, was given a tearful adieu by the family members, parishners, and well-wishers at the Sastan church today. The mortal remains of the priest were brought to Sastan on Friday afternoon after a mass at Milagres church, Mangalore. The body was kept for public viewing from 1 pm to 4 pm
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Popular Udupi district tennis ball cricketer from Kemmannu- Vishwanath Ganiga NO MORE
Popular local tennis ball cricketer of Kemmannu- Vishwanath Ganiga, popularly known as Vishwa, aged 32, expired on Tuesday 2nd of February. Vishwa had a massive heart attack on Sunday while playing a cricket match and was admitted to KMC, Manipal. He could not survive and breathed his last on Tuesday night. {Condolences 22}
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Evening Desert Safari an experience to share by Alex Lewis
While driving I managed to get some interesting information from Mr. Imran the man in command over the wheels. Mr. Imran who was very nice with us throughout this trip by looking at us tried his experience to ask us our origin like are you from south India? And continued saying his colleague is from south India and he is driving behind us in the other vehicle and we can meet him during the photo stops. After knowing our origin from Mangalore, he said I know Mangalore NARIYAL PANI and laughs!!
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FKCA - Federation Day 2010
Bangalore, Jan 31: “Federation Day” – FKCA’s Annual get-together was held at St. Joseph’s Indian High School grounds, Bangalore here on Sunday 31st January 2010. At 9:30am was the concelebrated Holy Mass in Konkani with Fr. Lawrence D’souza, Director of St. John’s Hospital, as the main Celebrant. In his homily, Fr. Lawrence D’souza asked all the Christians to spread the message of love to the society. {Comments 1}
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Confraternity Sunday Celebrations by our Lady of HEALTH CHURCH SHIRVA
Our lady of church, Sherva had celebrated the Confraternity Sunday ( Kompri Fest) on the 31st of Jan, 2010 ahead of the annual parish feast which was attended by more than 3000 faithful. This year the theme of this Confraternity celebration was “The Eucharist is the Source of Unity”.
Very Rev. Fr. Stany Goveas, Parish Priest of Rosario Cathedral offered the high mass, which was co celebrated with Rev. Fr. Richard Coelho, Fr. Fredric, Fr. Maxim, Fr. Edwin, and Fr. Tino.{Comments 1}
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Kemmannu: A hearty welcome to Fr. Naveen Pinto as residence priest and best wishe to Fr. Lancy Saldanha
Fr. Naveen Prakash Pinto has been appointed by the bishop as the new assistant priest of Kemmannu. Fr.Pinto, who was serving at Moodubelle church, arrived to Kemmannu on Tuesday evening accompanied by a few priests and Moodubelle parishners. Fr. Naveen Pinto, himself is studying his B.Ed. in Manipal. He is known to be close to the youth and has great interest in music. {Comments 1}
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The Annual Feast of Infant Jesus was celebrated at Asha Deepa, Madanthyar, Belthangady.
The Annual Feast of Infant Jesus was celebrated with great solemnity and devotion on 28th Jan, 2010 at Asha Deepa, Madanthyar, Belthangady. The solemn festal Eucharistic celebration was held at 5.30 pm at which Rt. Fr. James D’Souza, Vicar Vara of Belthangady was the President with 25 priests as con-celebrants.
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ATTUR- ST.LAWRENCE’S FEAST CELEBRATIONS
Annual feast of ‘saint of miracles’ saint Lawrence is being celebrated at Attur, Karkal from Tuesday to Thursday. Thousands of devotees of the saint are thronging to the holy site since Tuesday morning. On Wednesday the 10 am high mass was celebrated by Bishop of Mangalore Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza
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BODY BUILDER ANIL OF MILAGRES COLLEGE FELICITATED IN A PUBLIC FUNCTION
Milagres college student Anil Kumar was felicitated at Santhekatte Junction in a grand procession by students and public in thousands for achieving the gold medal in national level (Inter University) body building competition. Such an event of public honour was witnessed for the first time in Santhekatte's history . {Comments 4}
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Karkala: Pilgrims and Devotees at the Annual Feast of St Lawrence of ATTUR
Popularly known as the “Attur Santmari,” this festival is widely acclaimed by people of all religions, castes, and communities. People universally believe in St. Lawrence’s power to grant boons and bestow favors. Thousands of devotees from far and near arrive at Attur to worship St Lawrence with flowers and candles and to beg him to intercede with the Lord in their favor.
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Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh ® Annual Conference of Shirva Varado at Shankarpura
The Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh has organized a day long annual conference of Shirva Varado level on the 24th jan 2010 at the Community Hall of the Shankerpura church premises from morning 9.30 till 1 pm. Mr. Terrance Martis welcomed the guest and the members on behalf of the organizers.
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